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Sheep herding and the wool industry have deep roots in Oregon. Jeanne Carver, along with her late husband, Dan, has owned and operated Imperial Stock Ranch since the 1980s. The ranch itself has been in existence since 1871. Jeanne focuses on stewardship and sustainability while ranching, addressing the challenges posed by industrialization and outsourcing. She […]
Mothers and those who serve as mothers receive free Museum admission! Happy Mother's Day!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
