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barn owl in flight high desert museum things to do in bend oregon We are open! Learn more The interior exhibits at the Museum are open! From "Dam It! Beavers and Us" to the Birds of Prey Center, there's wonder around every corner. High Desert Museum Tickets barn owl in flight high desert museum things to do in bend oregon Finalist for the
National Medal! We have big news! We are honored to be a finalist for the 2021 National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services! It's all about community. High Desert Museum Learn more Celebrate the
Mighty Beaver Learn more Meet the rockstar engineer of riparian and aquatic habitats, the North American beaver! The dynamic exhibit will give you a new perspective of this continent's largest rodent. High Desert Museum barn owl in flight high desert museum things to do in bend oregon Strap in for
"Daredevils" Learn more The nail-biting original exhibit explores the High Desert canyons and playas through famous thrill seekers of the past! High Desert Museum

The interior exhibits at the Museum are open! Reserve your timed entry tickets.

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Lifelong learning starts here! Explore teacher trainings, memorable field trips and unique school programs.

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The Museum

Wildlife,
History & Art

Otters, porcupines, owls, oh my! Encounter wildlife up close, explore the history and culture of the wild West and take in beautiful art. The High Desert Museum is a cultural gem set on 135 acres of awe. It’s no wonder visitors voted us one of the best things to do in Bend Oregon!

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History, Natural History

Daredevils

Dive into the meaning risk-taking plays in our lives, why daredevils capture our imaginations and the many reasons they have been drawn to High Desert landscapes to execute their feats.

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Natural History, Art

Dam It! Beavers and Us

Explore an important member of the order Rodentia and the interrelationship of people, beavers and the landscape.

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Science, Art

Cosmic Microscapes

What do ancient pieces of cooled magma from the Moon and Mars have in common with samples from an eruption of Oregon’s Lava Butte only 7,000 years ago? Discover the hidden art of igneous rocks from Oregon and other planets in our solar system in a Museum exhibit.

Spirit of
the West Learn More Experience the vibrant history of the West as you explore its people, their challenges and successes. Permanent Exhibits By Hand
Through Memory Permanent Exhibits Discover the journey of the Plateau Indian Nations as they traveled from reservation confinement to the 21st century. Learn More Miller Family
Ranch Permanent Exhibits Living historians bring 1904 to life as they maintain the cabin, barn, willow corral and sawmill and care for their animals. Learn More Donald M. Kerr
Birds of
Prey Center Permanent Exhibits See some of nature’s most spectacular aerial predators up close: owls, hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures. Learn More Autzen
Otter Exhibit Permanent Exhibits Our three river otters define “play” in their newly-renovated exhibit. Learn More Desertarium Permanent Exhibits View High Desert reptiles, amphibians, spiders and burrowing owls. Learn More Galleries Changing Exhibits Temporary exhibits on art, history, nature and culture. Learn More
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