High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Lair is an immersive exhibition created for the High Desert Museum by artist Stephen Hendee. Hendee’s sculptures explore the spaces in which we live, both physically and virtually. Inspired by natural sciences, architecture, science fiction and digital culture, he uses color, light and space to create simulations of virtual worlds that transport the viewer to […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
From the hands and hearts of student artists, Kids Curate: The Power of Process brings the voices from the halls of Hugh Hartman Elementary School in Redmond to the walls of the Museum. The Kids Curate program, now in its 10th year, uses an interdisciplinary, art-centered approach to develop social-emotional skills, empathy, perspective and more. […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
The Museum grounds host a diverse population of migrating songbirds. Come before the Museum opens to experience the serene pleasure of strolling for sparrows. Tour independently or join a wildlife specialist or natural history volunteer to help you identify the birds. Coffee, tea and pastries provided. 7:00 am–9:00 am, doors open at 6:30 am $15, […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Visit the Museum on both Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon to meet with two of Eastern Oregon’s women buckaroos. Award-winning Western poet and storyteller Kathy Moss enthralls audiences with her tales of horse training, driving cattle and more. She’ll bring along her books and CDs to sell and to sign. 7:00 pm–8:30 pm, doors open […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Villains, heroes and heroines! Melodramas were all the rage throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Join our living history traveling theater troupe at the Miller Ranch. Learn the basics of the 1900s melodrama and how to act like a villain and hero along with other famous characters! Each session is 15 minutes of melodrama […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Don’t miss the final day of X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out! The Smithsonian’s National Collection of Fishes represents more than 70 percent of the world’s fish specimens and is the largest and most diverse collection of its kind in the world. Although the x-rays featured in the national collection were made for research purposes, the […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs traditional artists Roberta Kirk, Merle Kirk and Tashina Eastman will lead a three-hour beading workshop. Representing three generations, these culture keepers will talk about and display traditional regalia and work with participants to create a beaded animal charm suitable for a backpack, keyring or purse. For ages 14+. Some experience […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
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.
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Charros are the embodiment of a tradition that stretches back more than 500 years and helped unite the country in the years following the Mexican Revolution. Meet the real deal at the 1904 Miller Ranch! Antonio Huerta, a charro, will perform roping techniques and share the rich heritage of Mexican people with Museum visitors. See […]
High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Charros are the embodiment of a tradition that stretches back more than 500 years and helped unite the country in the years following the Mexican Revolution. Meet the real deal at the 1904 Miller Ranch! Antonio Huerta, a charro, will perform roping techniques and share the rich heritage of Mexican people with Museum visitors. See […]