Events in Oregon and Bend
In September 2020, the Holiday Farm Fire, driven by fierce east winds, burned 173,000 acres along the forested McKenzie River canyon in the Cascades of Oregon. Hollow and Still brings together a special collection of photographs from acclaimed photographer David Paul Bayles, who was one of the first to capture images of the aftermath.
Winter hours begin! The Museum will now be open daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Open November 15, 2025 — June 28, 2026 In the 19th and 20th centuries, maps and advertisements functioned as powerful enticements to attract colonists to the High Desert region. Drawn West explores a century of salesmanship, when artists and cartographers alike crafted an image of the West that depicted both truth and fiction. Selected from the High Desert Museum’s …
Visitors 65 and older are invited to enjoy the Museum for FREE. The Museum will also be open to the general public.
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.
At the Museum store, you get more than a souvenir. Kick-start your year-end shopping at Silver Sage Trading during the Winter Sale! Find 20% discounts on most merchandise for Museum members, plus special discounts on holiday gift favorites from local artisans, designers and small businesses. Then, on November 30, shop with purpose and support the High …
The Museum is closed for Thanksgiving so Museum staff and volunteers can enjoy the holiday with their families. We will be open the rest of the weekend!