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Join us for the opening day of the exhibition Cosmic Microscapes: Seeing into Rocks from Oregon and Space. This exhibition blends art and science to reveal the breathtaking beauty of meteorites—rocks from space! University of Washington geochemist and meteoricist Dr. Tony Irving and photographer Neil Buckland combined forces to create extreme macroscopic, panoramic photographs of […]
Since the turn of the 21st century, a movement has emerged to address racial and ethnic inequities in public lands access, recreational use and employment. This movement emphasizes access to nature as an environmental right. Dr. Sarah D. Wald, associate professor of environmental studies and English at the University of Oregon, provides an overview of […]
Since the turn of the 21st century, a movement has emerged to address racial and ethnic inequities in public lands access, recreational use and employment. This movement emphasizes access to nature as an environmental right. Dr. Sarah D. Wald, associate professor of environmental studies and English at the University of Oregon, provides an overview of […]
In 2019, professional racer Jessi Combs, who is included in the exhibit Daredevils, set a new land speed record in Oregon’s Alvord Desert. Tragically, she died while setting this record. The Jessi Combs Foundation has gone on to honor her legacy by empowering women to defy stereotypes and take on new challenges. In a virtual […]
The High Desert Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
Katie Hazard, Burning Man Project’s associate director of Burning Man arts, will share what makes the art and culture of the event so unique. She’ll also reflect on this year’s transition to virtual and how that shaped the event. FREE but registration is required. This is a virtual event and an email with login instructions […]
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.
Large, diverse natural areas such as the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area in California function to help populations persist during times of extreme change. Join Dr. Robert Fernau, research associate at the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis to hear an inspiring 36-year case history of 70 butterfly species in the Marble […]
Winter hours begin at the High Desert Museum, open daily from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
John James Audubon was one of the first people to tag birds with the intent of tracking their annual cycles. How has this study evolved? What tools and technologies do scientists use today to understand bird migration? Join us to hear from Dr. Autumn-Lynn Harrison, program manager of the Migratory Connectivity Project and research scientist […]
