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Join us virtually for the sixth annual awards ceremony of the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, honoring nonfiction book proposals that illustrate artistic excellence, sensitivity to place and desert literacy. Featured will be readings by two finalists, the winner of the inaugural student prize, and the 2020 overall winner. The evening will conclude with an exciting […]
The High Desert’s former lakebeds, salt flats and canyons have made it an ideal place for daredevils and risk-takers. Daredevils looks at the people who have tested the limits, from Evel Knievel to Kitty O’Neil, attempting death-defying feats such as jumping a canyon or going faster than anyone thought possible. FREE with Museum admission!
Human success has come at the expense of many nonhuman species. Due to human actions, the extinction rate is higher than the natural “background” rate. Some native species, such as the Oregon spotted frog, are threatened. How do we feel about the permanent loss of species–and how should we care for those that remain? Join […]
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. Face coverings are required. Free for individuals, friends and family! RSVP strongly recommended.
Daredevils take risks that for most of us are unimaginable. Our newest exhibition highlights why the High Desert has been the site of many death-defying feats and explores the meaning risk-taking plays in our lives. Join co-curators Dustin Cockerham and Laura Ferguson as they reflect on the exhibit’s creation and hear from Denny Edwards and […]
Don't miss your last chance for Mammal Encounters, Raptors of the Desert Sky and other summer programs!
Have you fallen in love with your favorite vision of the High Desert in Art in the West yet? The annual High Desert Museum juried exhibition and silent auction is on display at the Museum and online now! View work from renowned artists from across the country including Analee Fuentes, Jhenna Quinn Lewis and Robert […]
Have you fallen in love with your favorite vision of the High Desert in Art in the West yet? The annual High Desert Museum juried exhibition and silent auction is on display at the Museum and online now! View work from renowned artists from across the country including Analee Fuentes, Jhenna Quinn Lewis and Robert […]
Discover what harvest season is all about! Join the Miller family as they prepare for winter. Watch them crank, churn and pickle their goods. Smell the sweet fragrances of fresh-baked items and dig up the garden’s yield! FREE with Museum admission.
The ease with which we can access and enjoy the outdoors is influenced by many social, cultural, economic and physical factors. Join Zavier Borja, Latino outdoor engagement coordinator for the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, and Kadee Mardula, operations director for Oregon Adaptive Sports, for a thoughtful discussion of access to the outdoors. How might […]
