Event Type: Single Event

Come experience our newest exhibition, Infinite Moment, which explores the art and culture of Burning Man. Burning Man is an event unlike any other. With art and principles such as decommodification, Radical Self-reliance and Inclusion at its core, thousands of people come together for several days each year to connect with one another, express themselves (more…)

What does wilderness mean, who is it for, and how can we protect our best-loved natural areas while also maintaining public access to them? How should issues of equity and inclusivity play into decisions regarding wilderness management? When there are competing interests, how can common resources, such as public lands, be managed and protected in (more…)

This winter, new Curator of Art and Community Engagement Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) will shine light on our marvelous art collection through a series of lectures and workshops. In this session, learn about weaving from this region through an Indigenous Critical Art Theory lens. Each event can be enjoyed individually or in continuum. $10, Members (more…)

  Warm your winter home with your own terrarium! Learn how the plant community within each terrarium is unique and learn how to care for your creation. All materials provided, including plants, sand, pebbles, moss and more. Suitable for ages 7 and up. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm $30, Members receive 20% discount   This (more…)

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The Museum will be closed on Saturday, December 25. Happy Holidays!   (more…)

Join local experts, Erin MacDonald, attorney in the Trusts and Estates Department of Karnopp Petersen LLP, and Julie Gregory, Senior Philanthropic Advisor for Oregon Community Foundation, to learn about innovative ways to structure your philanthropic giving to support the High Desert Museum and your charities of choice during your lifetime or in your estate plan. (more…)

Registration is no longer available for this event.   A pop-up dinner like no other is coming to the High Desert Museum! Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 14! Loyaute and Chef Josh Podwils are crafting a French-inspired six-course meal paired with Willamette Valley Vineyards. A representative from the vineyard will join us to discuss (more…)