Event Type: Single Event

The narrative about Native people in this country is laced with misconceptions, toxic stereotypes and systemic erasure. IllumiNative works to transform how Americans and key institutions think about and engage with Native peoples. Savannah Romero will discuss how IllumiNative is using research, (more…)

Join us for another virtual event in the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Series! The significance of landscapes, places and narratives of all kinds will be examined through the works of contemporary women artists in Smithsonian collections.     Featuring: Rebecca Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, National Museum (more…)

Join us for this Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Series virtual event! Highlighting objects related to African American women’s history in the Smithsonian collections, this event focuses on African American women’s activism and contributions in historical perspective. Each speaker will explore an interesting aspect of African American women’s activism (more…)

On Monday, May 30, we’ll fly into summer with our engaging summer programs!  (more…)

The Museum is pleased to present this exhibition of work by artist jasna guy and entomologist Lincoln Best. In Time’s Hum explores pollinators, with a focus on the flowers on which they depend. jasna guy’s practice includes close observation of pollination ecology. This exhibition features graphite drawings, striking photographs of native flora, animations and vibrant (more…)

A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Free for individuals, friends and family   Made possible by   With support from Mark and Kathy Kralj (more…)

FREE admission for all moms!   (more…)

Celebrate the work of fifth graders from Jewell Elementary School in Bend through Kids Curate—a yearlong project incorporating science and art that culminates in an exhibit at the Museum. This year students are learning how plants and animals use energy from the sun. They are creating a mural of line drawings of various flora and (more…)

Registration for this event is closed. Gather traces a growing movement among Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities by reconnecting to ancestral food systems and practices, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. We’ll provide a link to watch Gather at a time that works well for you, and then (more…)

Do you love to write, but need help finding the time or inspiration? Join Desert Scribes! In each of three sessions, Louise Shirley, Donald M. Kerr curator of natural history, will share inspiration from High Desert ecology. You will have quiet time to respond to writing prompts and will be welcomed to share your words. (more…)