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
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
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
Join our wildlife team to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care. Experienced photographers will be available to assist participants with camera techniques for portrait-style and action photography opportunities with raptors and mammals. Participants are welcome to explore the fundamentals of their equipment during a preliminary Zoom meeting on Friday, January 10 at […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Bobby Brunoe and Josh Newton will discuss the significance of tribal sovereignty and treaty rights in relation to regional water resources. As CEO and Secretary/Treasurer of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and a Partner at BBK Law, respectively, they will delve into the vital role of water for tribal communities and how tribes continue […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Attend an enlightening discussion with Indigenous artists, including the talented Kelli D. Palmer (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), Jacy Sohappy (Cayuse/Nez Perce/Yakama) and Dr. Michelle Jack (sqilxʷ /syilx–Okanagan). Gain insight into the creative process and learn how these artists are preserving and evolving cultural traditions through their work. It's an evening celebrating art, culture and […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Attend a fascinating evening with the founder and executive director of the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center and the curator of the traveling Timber Culture exhibition, Gwendolyn Trice. During her presentation, Trice will breathe life into the ghost town of Maxville (1923-1933), a logging town that once existed 15 miles north of Wallowa, Oregon. Of about […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
The High Desert Museum's newest exhibition from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation opens April 20, 2024. Through the artwork of acclaimed artists Ann Hamilton, Matthew Day Jackson, Wangechi Mutu and Kiki Smith, 'Near, Far, Gone' will explore the close and complex relationship between humans and wildlife. Each of the 19 works featured […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
UPDATED DATE: MARCH 8 Don’t be a dew dropper! Put some concealer under those peepers, make like a swell and put on the Ritz! Head over to the Museum for 1920s-era music and signature cocktails at our speakeasy. Come dressed to impress in your finest threads. This event is for ages 21 and older. No-host […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Don't miss the opening of "Sensing Sasquatch," an exhibition delving into the enigmatic creature's past, present and future in the high desert from an Indigenous perspective. Experience the artworks of five Indigenous artists shedding light on this elusive being. Free with Admission Ticket.