Events

Explore the great migration of the Swainson’s hawk as they return to Central Oregon from their wintering grounds in South America. Their arrival is timed with the emergence of Belding’s […]

Join artist Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) in this second of a three-part studio workshop series based in two-dimensional mixed media art making. Bring in your work in progress and research, […]

If you want a peek behind the curtain of the Burning Man phenomenon, join us for a lecture from a representative of the Burning Man Project. We will learn what […]

In a time when we may be feeling especially isolated, Shelli Walters' show, Water Echo is a vibrant visual connection to nature and the world around us. These new mixed […]

It is easy for some people to dismiss dirt. But what is soil, why is it so important, and what different types exist in this region? How do soil properties […]

It is easy for some people to dismiss dirt. But what is soil, why is it so important, and what different types exist in this region? How do soil properties […]

Join our wildlife curators to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care. Experienced photographers will be available to walk participants through various camera techniques with portrait-style and action […]

Thorn Hollow String Band Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band! 11:00 am — 2:00 pm Free with Museum admission https://highdesertmuseum.org/events/thorn-hollow-string-band-20/ High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy 97 […]

Human success has come at the expense of many nonhuman species. Due to human actions, the extinction rate is estimated to be 1,000 times higher than the natural “background” rate. […]

June 22 – 28 is National Pollinator Week! Celebrate with activities to learn more about the pollinators upon which our local ecosystems-and our food system-depend. FREE with Museum admission.