A single event that spans one or more consecutive days.
Silver Sage Trading Holiday Sale 20% off merchandise for all Museum Members, November 29 – December 8. Some exclusions apply. (more…)
Happy Thanksgiving! The Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 25. (more…)
Disturbances in the natural world can feel unsettling. But some, such as fires and floods, can be crucial to healthy High Desert ecosystems. In pine forests, rivers and sagebrush steppe, destruction can be a form of creation. How can a seemingly devastating event support new growth and diversity? Learn more about disturbances—and the human role (more…)
A move toward greater reliance on renewable energy will help us to reduce our impact on the climate. But how do we weigh the pros and cons of different renewable energy options? How do we make decisions that take both long- and short-term impacts into account? What personal roles do we play? Curators Louise Shirley (more…)
Ever heard the expression “America: land of the brave and free” or “It’s a free country! I can do what I want?” Maybe you think or say these things yourself. But what does it mean to “be free?” Join Ann Su for a conversation that explores the impact of culture on how we define, value (more…)
Last chance to see Moon Country: Oregon and the Space Race (more…)
Stake a claim, pan for gold and have your earnings authenticated in our indoor placer mine and boomtown. 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Museum admission, plus $2 per “miner” (more…)
Museum is open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (more…)
A Halloween party like you’ve never seen! Dare to enter the haunted Spirit of the West exhibit. Family fun for all ages. Costumes encouraged! 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $10, Members receive 20% discount 2 & under are free Museum café will be open for food and drinks The following Refund Policy is (more…)
During World War II, the U.S. federal government incarcerated 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry, about two-thirds of whom were United States citizens. The government used racist propaganda and fear-based arguments to justify their actions. For those who were incarcerated—imprisoned without charge—the experience was life-changing. Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii examines this (more…)