High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Rev up your engines and get ready for some roaring romance at the High Desert Museum's Prohibition Party on Friday, February 7th! This year's "Sidecar Sweethearts" theme explores the fast-paced world of 1920s dating with live music, dancing, and a costume contest. Don your best flapper dress or gangster suit and join the fun with […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Indigenous Speakers Series: Explore Frank S. Matsura's Life and Photography Join us for a panel discussion on Frank S. Matsura's life and photography with Michael Holloman (Colville Confederated Tribes), film and media scholar Glen Mimura and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Beth Harrington. Was Matsura a personable man with a sense of humor? How did he become […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Come Celebrate the Opening of the New Outdoor Play Area! The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the E. L. Wiegand Ponderosa Playscape on Saturday, April 19. This exciting new outdoor space features macro-sized depictions of a ponderosa pine tree's life cycle, designed to encourage children to learn, climb, explore, and play […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
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 exhibitions and revisit your favorites. Sensory packs are available to borrow with headphones, fidgets and more. 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, FREE for individuals, friends and family; RSVP required
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Happy Father's Day! All dads and those who serve as dads enjoy FREE admission on this day at the High Desert Museum! Click here to learn more and plan your trip.
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Grab your headlamps and join us outside at the High Desert Museum to celebrate sundown, the transition between day and night when nocturnal wildlife stir. Learn how a dark night sky free from artificial light pollution is critical for wildlife. This family-friendly event will include telescope tours, insect discoveries, bat watching, food and drinks for […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
This marks the 36th High Desert Rendezvous, making it one of the longest-running fundraisers in Central Oregon. You don’t want to miss our annual celebration of the Museum’s mission to wildly excite and responsibly teach through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert. 5:00 pm Reception with hosted bar and […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
The weather outside is getting colder. There's frost on the ground and a nip in the air. Winter is coming! Join us after hours in the warmth of the Museum for festive fun every Thursday in December (excluding Christmas Day) when Winter Nights returns. Here's what to expect each evening: Cookie decorating, storytelling and dance parties. […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
The weather outside is getting colder. There's frost on the ground and a nip in the air. Winter is coming! Join us after hours in the warmth of the Museum for festive fun every Thursday in December (excluding Christmas Day) when Winter Nights returns. Here's what to expect each evening: Cookie decorating, storytelling and dance parties. […]