Event Type: Single Event

Swainson’s and Squirrels has been canceled. In this instance, we are offering refunds to those who request them. Please send your refund request, along with the email used to RSVP, to info@highdesertmuseum.org.  Explore the great migration of the Swainson’s hawk as they return to Central Oregon from their wintering grounds in South America. Their arrival (more…)

As of Monday, April 1, we’ll be open daily 9:00 am – 5:00 pm! (more…)

The Spring Studio Art Workshop Series has been canceled. In this instance, we are offering refunds to those who request them. Please send your refund request, along with the email used to RSVP, to info@highdesertmuseum.org.   Join artist Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) in a three-part studio workshop series based in two-dimensional mixed media art making. (more…)

Natural Wanderment: Stewardship. Sovereignty. Sacredness. is open to the public! FREE with Museum admission. (more…)

The Natural Wanderment Exhibition Preview on Thursday, March 19 has been postponed. Please check this webpage for updates.   Join us for a celebration of the work of photographer Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) in the opening of this new exhibit. It’s part of a (more…)

Don’t miss the final day of the exhibit that explores alternative energy innovations in the High Desert, Fueling the Future/Energizando el Futuro. Click here for more information.   (more…)

Art, music, lights, fire and community—these are just a few of the elements that make up Burning Man. Explore Infinite Moment: Burning Man on the Horizon and enjoy theme camp-inspired food and drinks. A DJ will spin tunes. Come prepared to be inside and outdoors. Come as you are. Burning Man attire welcomed and encouraged. (more…)

Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? Sage-grouse Ecology, Post-Megafire Join OSU-Cascades Associate Professor Dr. Christian Hagen for a discussion of greater sage grouse population responses to wildfire in the Trout Creek Mountains, Oregon. This event is sold out. (more…)

Stake a claim, pan for gold and have your earnings authenticated in our indoor placer mine and boomtown. Museum admission plus $2 per “miner” (more…)

This event is sold out.  An Inside Look at the Museum’s Wildlife Training Jon Nelson, curator of wildlife, and members of his team work with mammals, reptile and birds year-round. How does the team maintain the well-being of animals in their care? How are the birds prepared for the Raptors of the Desert Sky free (more…)