Exhibition Opening: Art in the West

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Art in the West is an annual juried exhibition and silent auction featuring traditional and contemporary art that celebrates the landscapes, wildlife, people, cultures and history of the High Desert—a region that stretches from the eastern slope of the Cascades and Sierras to the Wyoming Basin and Colorado Plateau. The entire collection will be on exhibit at …

Free with Museum Admission

Welcome the Night

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Grab your headlamps and join us outside at the High Desert Museum to celebrate sundown, the transition between day and night when nocturnal wildlife stir. Learn how a dark night sky free from artificial light pollution is critical for wildlife. This family-friendly event will include telescope tours, insect discoveries, bat watching, a constellation tour, food …

$10

Sawmill Demonstration

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and how lumber was processed on-the-go at the turn of the century.

Free with Museum Admission

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 with RSVP

High Desert Rendezvous 2025

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Join us on Saturday, August 23, for the 36th High Desert Rendezvous — the High Desert Museum’s beloved annual fundraiser! As one of Central Oregon’s longest-standing fundraisers, Rendezvous is a testament to our community’s enduring support of the Museum’s mission to wildly excite and responsibly teach. Come celebrate our commitment to inspiring curiosity and fostering …

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Sawmill Demonstration

High Desert Museum S.Hwy 97, Bend

Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and how lumber was processed on-the-go at the turn of the century.

Free with Museum Admission