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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Upcoming Event Alert! Wolf Song: The Role of Wolf Species in Plateau Spirituality Have you secured your tickets to Wolf Song: The Role of Wolf Species in Plateau Spiritualty?! Hear knowledge holder and language expert Dr. Phillip Cash Cash, Ph.D., (Cayuse/Nez Perce) discuss the deep cultural meanings that wolves hold for tribes in our region using objects from […]
Get ready to jazz up your weekend! Head to the High Desert Museum for a roaring good time with 1920s tunes, signature cocktails and a swanky speakeasy vibe. Dress to the nines and be transported to the glamor of the past.
Timber Culture is a traveling exhibition curated by the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center. It tells the story of Maxville—a segregated logging town that boomed in Oregon’s Wallowa County during the 1920s and 1930s. The exhibition’s historical images document the lives of the town’s 400 residents and explore stories of race, labor and leisure. Both candid […]
