Exhibition Opening: Patterns at Play: Fractals in Nature

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

When you look closely, the natural world is packed full of patterns. From clouds and tree bark to shells and cacti, nature is alive with repeating shapes. Scientists call them fractals. Patterns at Play: Fractals in Nature invites you to take a deeper dive into the Earth’s details. Inside this fun and funky exhibit, visitors …

Free with Museum Admission

Free Day

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Everyone gets in free! Made Possible by Mid Oregon Credit Union!!

FREE!!

Museum & Me

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

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 exhibitions and revisit your favorites. Sensory packs are available to borrow with headphones, fidgets and more.

FREE for individuals, friends and family

Summer Hours Begin!

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Summer Hours BEGIN! The Museum will now be open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm! General Admission: $20 Ages 65+ $17; College Students with I.D. $17; Ages 3-12 $12; Ages 2 and younger free 

Natural History Pub: Silent Destroyer: The Invasive Freshwater Mussel

McMenamins 700 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR, United States

Invasive mussels are aquatic creatures that grow in dense clusters on streambeds and underwater structures. Tiny though they are, these animals harm riparian ecosystems and push out native species. Luckily, the most menacing invasive mussels have not entered Oregon — at least not yet. In 2024, the discovery of quagga mussels in Idaho’s Snake River and golden …

Free with RSVP

Cost of Conquest

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Crossing the boundaries of time, Western historian Patty Limerick and five University of Colorado student veterans are bringing together the experiences of soldiers in the Indian Wars and military personnel in the Global War on Terror. Join Limerick for a discussion of how this research is creating a sturdy bridge over the military/civilian divide, while …

$20
Recurring

Sky Hunters!

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Raptors take flight overhead in this special spring program. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife specialists showcase the birds’ agility and grace. Saturday, March 22 – Saturday, March 29 Daily at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm - tickets sell out quickly, MUST be present a half hour earlier! $7, Museum members …

$7