Events

Come on an adventure! What do you know about the life of a tortoise? Dive into the world of shells and scutes as you imagine living as a tortoise for...

Join us for an advance screening of OPB’s new historical documentary Oregon’s Moon Country. Before the 1969 moon landing, almost all the Apollo astronauts trained in Central Oregon, where unique...

Come on an adventure! What do you know about the life of a tortoise? Dive into the world of shells and scutes as you imagine living as a tortoise for...

Bring a camera and take a photo with Father Christmas. Our beloved 1880s character of holiday past will be waiting for your wish list in the historic ambience of the Hall of Exploration and Settlement. Decorate your own cookie for $1!

You are invited to join us on Saturday, December 14th from 1-4 pm. We are having a live painting demo in the gallery by Laurel Buchanan and Gene Costanza.  Coffee and hot chocolate will be available.  Come and see how a small painting is created using techniques and tools. This will be another opportunity to...

Special screening of the new movie, "A Stone in the Water" at Eagle Mountain Event Center, 2221 NE 3rd St. Bend, OR 97701. A dark thriller starring Bonnie Bedelia ("Diehard," "Salem's Lot"), Melissa Fumero ("Brooklyn 99"), and actors from the Bend community. Synopsis: An all but forgotten murder, thirty-five years in the past, triggers a...

Special screening of the new movie, "A Stone in the Water" at the Eagle Mountain Event Center, 2221 NE 3rd St. Bend, OR 97701. A dark thriller starring Bonnie Bedelia ("Diehard," "Salem's Lot"), Melissa Fumero ("Brooklyn 99"), and actors from the Bend community. Synopsis: An all but forgotten murder, thirty-five years in the past, triggers...

Come on an adventure! Discover the beauty of winter as we use the great outdoors in the heart of winter as inspiration for our artwork this week. Take home cards to send to loved ones! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks...

Come on an adventure! Discover the beauty of winter as we use the great outdoors in the heart of winter as inspiration for our artwork this week. Take home cards to send to loved ones! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks...

A quieter time for children and adults with physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the Museum after hours. Father Christmas will be on hand until 6:00 pm to visit with attendees and take a photograph. This event is free for individuals, family and friends.