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High Desert Museum strengthens role as regional hub with $40 million expansion, adding new wing

High Desert Museum strengthens role as regional hub with $40 million expansion, adding new wing

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Adopt an Animal - High Desert Museum

Adopt an Animal - High Desert Museum

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Welcoming the newest member of the Museum's wildlife family... an ecosystem engineer, keystone species and the largest rodent in North America... A baby beaver (also called a kit)!!!✨ Placed into the care of Museum wildlife staff by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife last May, the kit has grown from 1.4 pounds at only a few weeks old to a healthy 17 pounds. This is a testament to the wildlife staff's exceptional care — nursing the kit back to health, formulating a nutritious, species-app

Welcoming the newest member of the Museum's wildlife family... an ecosystem engineer, keystone species and the largest rodent in North America... A baby beaver (also called a kit)!!!✨ Placed into the care of Museum wildlife staff by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife last May, the kit has grown from 1.4 pounds at only a few weeks old to a healthy 17 pounds. This is a testament to the wildlife staff's exceptional care — nursing the kit back to health, formulating a nutritious, species-app

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Take to the skies at the Raptors of the Desert Sky flight show! Don’t let this summer highlight pass you by. To learn more, go to highdesertmuseum.org/raptors-of-the-desert-sky/. #experiencewonder #wildlifewednesday | High Desert Museum

Take to the skies at the Raptors of the Desert Sky flight show! Don’t let this summer highlight pass you by. To learn more, go to highdesertmuseum.org/raptors-of-the-desert-sky/. #experiencewonder #wildlifewednesday | High Desert Museum

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Swing on into the '90s at the High Desert Museum in our new exhibit, "Blood, Sweat & Flannel," open now! In the late 1980s and early '90s, High Desert youth raided their fathers' closets and perused thrift stores as flannel became the nod to nonfashion. The music also veered away from the pop of the '80s toward what became known as "grunge." Soon, bands like Nirvana vaulted the region's counterculture into a craze around the nation. Learn more about history and a hardworking fabric in "Blood, Sw

Swing on into the '90s at the High Desert Museum in our new exhibit, "Blood, Sweat & Flannel," open now! In the late 1980s and early '90s, High Desert youth raided their fathers' closets and perused thrift stores as flannel became the nod to nonfashion. The music also veered away from the pop of the '80s toward what became known as "grunge." Soon, bands like Nirvana vaulted the region's counterculture into a craze around the nation. Learn more about history and a hardworking fabric in "Blood, Sw

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Say hello to the ladies of the High Desert Ranch! 🐔🦃 The Museum cares for a group of hens and two female turkeys, all of which are free roaming and egg-cellent cluckers. Our hens range from yearlings to older adults and include Faverolle and Plymouth Rock chickens as well as a Blue Slate and Black Spanish turkey. They get fed a laying-hen specific diet that meets their nutritional needs. Because they are allowed to roam free at the ranch, they also can forage for grubs, worms and other foods.

Say hello to the ladies of the High Desert Ranch! 🐔🦃 The Museum cares for a group of hens and two female turkeys, all of which are free roaming and egg-cellent cluckers. Our hens range from yearlings to older adults and include Faverolle and Plymouth Rock chickens as well as a Blue Slate and Black Spanish turkey. They get fed a laying-hen specific diet that meets their nutritional needs. Because they are allowed to roam free at the ranch, they also can forage for grubs, worms and other foods.

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Say hi to Douglas, our newest juvenile skunk at the High Desert Museum! A note from the donors who named him: “We’re honored to help name the High Desert Museum’s newest resident skunk — Douglas Furr! Inspired by Oregon’s beloved evergreen, Douglas brings a touch of whimsy and wilderness to the Museum’s 43rd anniversary. It’s a joy to be part of this effort honoring nature, conservation, and creativity in the High Desert.” -Jeff & Kinder Butler Family You can meet this adorable young skunk at ou

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🌋 Now open: “Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration” | High Desert Museum

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After a yearslong process, the High Desert Museum has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a prestigious designation for institutions maintaining the highest standards of animal care and wellbeing. 🎉🦦🦅🐢 We are proud to be named among leaders in wildlife conservation, education and safety! #AZA #animalcare #wildlifeconservation #ExperienceWonder | High Desert Museum

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The High Desert Ranger Station has been on the move... again! Originally built by the U.S. Forest Service in 1933, the one-room building has relocated multiple times in its history. It fell into disrepair in the 1970s and 1980s and remained unused for decades. Finally, in 2008, it was moved 550 miles to the Museum where it was restored and repurposed into a forest history interpretation landmark. A few months ago, it took a much shorter trip to its new location on the Fire in the Forest Trail. T

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Where fringe meets grit. Where cowboys meet flappers. Where polite society loosens its grip. Prohibition Party: A Fringe Affair February 20, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Get your tickets now! https://highdesertmuseum.org/events/prohibition-party-2026/?datetime=1476 | High Desert Museum

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The Museum will be closed today, January 11 for staff development. We will reopen tomorrow at 10:00 am! 🤩 ❄️ | High Desert Museum

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Baby beaver makes unlikely journey to High Desert Museum in Bend

The crowd’s building, the energy’s high, The 20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza is about to begin! Presented by Bright Place Gallery, and made possible by James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, The Clabough Foundation, and SunWest Builders. | High Desert Museum

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🌋 Erupting on February 7 is a new exhibit from the Museum: “Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration!” “Under Pressure” dives into the science, history, and sheer power behind these misunderstood giants, with hands-on elements, volcanic stories, and the modern tech used to keep an eye on what’s happening beneath the surface. Equal parts geology and storytelling, this exhibit explores our long relationship with the volcanoes that shaped the High Desert and reminds us that some forces never really

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High Desert Museum lauches Renewable Energy Station on Earth Day

Your donations helped us serve thousands of students this past year with experiences at the Museum and in the classroom. Consider giving today! Your support keeps these experiences thriving. 🐾 highdesertmuseum.org/donate | High Desert Museum

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“Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration” explores the science, history, and deep relationship between the High Desert and the volcanic forces that shaped it. From ancient lava flows to modern monitoring technology, this exhibition invites you to slow down and get closer to the rumbling giants among us. 🌋 Now open at the High Desert Museum. | High Desert Museum

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Did you know there’s a working doorbell in Silver City? Next time you’re wandering Spirit of the West, give it a ring. 😉 | High Desert Museum

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Moments of wonder don’t just happen. They’re made possible by you — a community that believes in meaningful learning, access, and curiosity for all. Every field trip, every hands-on lesson, every student who discovers something new is supported by people who choose to invest in these experiences. If the Museum has inspired you or someone you love, we invite you to support the programs that make a real difference for thousands of students each year. Your gift truly matters. Give today. Looking fo

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Tucked inside the “Spirit of the West” exhibition is the Hi Loy Mercantile, a small detail with a big story. Listen closely and you’ll hear Cantonese being spoken. Chinese immigrants helped build the West, and stores like the Hi Loy were in many towns in the High Desert in the late 1800s, serving as vital gathering places. | High Desert Museum

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From romanticized landscapes to bold marketing campaigns—laced with fact and fiction—see how artists and cartographers helped shape the story of the West. 📍Now open at the High Desert Museum through June 28, 2026. | High Desert Museum

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We’re throwing it back to the Prohibition era, when alcohol was illegal, speakeasies were thriving, and fringe was everywhere. Come dressed to impress. There’s a costume contest, and if you need help finding your 1920s alter ego, check out @trufflepigtradingco and @revivalvintagebend in Bend. @lindyhopcentral will have you covered with lessons before the live band takes over. Prohibition Party: A Fringe Affair 21 only Friday, February 20 6:00–9:00 pm $50 includes two drink tickets or $35 for two

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Bend’s biggest little art show is back! 🎉 The 20-Dollar Art Show opens this Saturday, filling the halls with thousands of mini masterpieces from 350-plus artists. ✨ Browse the walls, bookmark your favorites, and fall in love. Then, from October 18-20 take them home during the Extravaganza Weekend. | High Desert Museum

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Step back into the 1920s for a night where suede meets silk and fringe is everywhere. Prohibition Party: A Fringe Affair is all about flappers, cowboys, live music, and cutting loose like it’s 1926. And if your closet needs a little help getting there, our friends at @trufflepigtradingco and @revivalvintagebend have you covered with vintage finds worthy of the dance floor (mention Prohibition Party for 10% off!). 21 only, space is limited 6:00–9:00 pm $50 includes two drink tickets or $35 for tw

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“Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky” showcases the breadth of the renowned artist’s 40-year career, including 100-plus prints, baskets and ceramics. Here, Feddersen talks openly about the importance of Water. Explore the exhibition at the High Desert Museum, Plan your visit soon. The exhibition closes January 18, 2026. #indigenousart #indigenous #contemporaryart #museum #Experience | High Desert Museum

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❄️ Winter Nights are here and we’re staying open late on Thursdays. Think cozy sweaters, good stories, warm vibes, cookie decorating, hands-on activities, local drink tastings, music and plenty of winter cheer. The Museum feels extra wondrous after dark, and the exhibits are open for you to wander at your own pace. Grab a treat from the café, peek into Silver Sage Trading and enjoy a festive evening! December 11 & 18th 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Adults and Member guests with RSVP: $12 Adults and Member g

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Family in town is the perfect excuse to get out and explore together. From wildlife and art to trails and living history, the High Desert Museum is an easy win for all ages. Come make a day of it! | High Desert Museum

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Come see the beauty of fractals for yourself at Patterns at Play: Fractals in Nature. ✨ | High Desert Museum

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