Events

Visitors 65 and older are invited to enjoy the Museum for free on this day with special programing. Made possible Mid Oregon Credit Union With support from Home Instead Senior Care

A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Free for individuals, friends and family RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/ museum-and-me-oct Made possible Mid Oregon Credit Union With support from US Bank, Mark and Kathy Kralj

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Celebrate Halloween at the Museum. Hear tales that make you tremble. Uncover myths about not-so-wicked wildlife. Visit the Miller family and explore their favorite spooky traditions from the early 20th century. Costumes encouraged.

ReachAnother Foundation's Evening for Ethiopia Gala is back and in-person! Experience the sights, tastes, and sounds of Ethiopia while supporting a great cause. Join us for a live auction, marketplace, raffle, live music, dessert dash, and learn more about ReachAnother’s work to save the lives of thousands of babies suffering from spina bifida and hydrocephalus...

Bend’s biggest little art show is back, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The Museum is honored to host this year’s $20 Art Show, featuring thousands of pieces of original art by over 100 local artists. Join us to celebrate with live music, food, drinks and $20 art. Costumes encouraged. Portions of the event will be...

🎃 Downtown Trick or Treating (1-3pm) Meet and greet local Downtown Bend business owners as you trick or treat with your little ones. (12 and under). 🎃 Downtown Costume Contest (3:30pm) Show us your best costume and compete to win a prize ( ages 12 and under). Meet at The Commons Cafe & Taproom at...

The Museum will be open from 10:00 am — 4:00 pm through March 31, 2022.

Fire can have dire consequences for those in its path. How can adaptations of forests in the face of natural disturbances be beneficial to biodiversity? Join Ariel Cowen, regional fire specialist, and Thomas D. Stokely, forestry and natural resources extension agent from Oregon State University Extension, for the story of how fire has shaped the...

Don’t miss the final day of Bend’s biggest little art show, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The High Desert Museum is honored to host this year’s $20 Art Show. This year promises to be bigger than ever featuring thousands of pieces of original art by over 100 local artists for the low, low price of...

In honor of Veterans Day, we are proud to offer free admission all day to all United States Armed Forces veterans.