About the Museum
Plan Your Visit
Check out current exhibits and daily programs, find directions, rates, hours and more.
Education
Teach & Learn
Lifelong learning starts here! Explore teacher trainings, memorable field trips and unique school programs.
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Make an Impact
Volunteer, become a member or donate to support arts, education, wildlife and more.
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!
Upcoming
Events
Upcoming Events
- 03.29.19
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife curators showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm Made possible by (more…)
- 03.29.19
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife curators showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm Made possible by (more…)
- 03.30.19
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife curators showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm Made possible by (more…)
- 03.30.19
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife curators showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm Made possible by (more…)
- 04.01.19
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Museum is open from 9:00 am — 5:00 pm (more…)
- 04.03.19
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come on an adventure! The magnificence of eagles is endless. With a wing span of 7 feet, eagles are the kings and queens of the sky. What makes them so strong? Come and find out! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks (more…)
Changing
Exhibits
9.8.18 -
7.14.19
Art, Natural History
Animal Journeys: Navigating in Nature
The High Desert Museum is pleased to present Animal Journeys: Navigating in Nature, an original exhibition exploring the navigational feats performed by wildlife.
1.26.19 -
4.7.19
Art, History
Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain
Rick Bartow (1946-2016) is one of Oregon’s most celebrated Indigenous artists. Rick’s sculptures, paintings, drawings and prints are an eloquent exploration of his identity, and they remind us that identity is layered and complex.
3.2.19 -
6.23.19
Art, Natural History
The Beauty of Wild Things: Charcoal Drawings by April Coppini
The Portland-based artist is known for breathing life into charcoal depictions of the wild inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest.
