The High Desert Museum's beloved annual fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous, returns for its 35th year on Saturday, August 24! ⭐ Join us for an evening of celebration as we gather to support the Museum's dynamic programs, exhibitions and wildlife. Meet a few of the Museum's remarkable animal ambassadors, bid on your favorite pieces from the juried "Art in the West" exhibition, and mingle with friends new and old—all before you sit down to dine and enjoy the live auction. Visit highdesertmuseum.org/hdr to learn more! We hope to see you at Rendezvous. Cheers! 🥂 📸 Rob Kerr #ExperienceWonder #HighDesertMuseum #VisitBend
High Desert Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Bend, OR 1,912 followers
Discover the natural world and cultural history of the High Desert through exhibits, wildlife and programs.
About us
Discover the natural world and cultural history of the High Desert through artful exhibits, alluring animals and meaningful history. A day at the High Desert Museum is the perfect way to discover what makes Central Oregon unique. Nestled on 135 wooded acres just south of Bend, the Museum offers indoor and outdoor exhibits that spark curiosity and inspire exploration in visitors of all ages. Consistently ranked as a top thing to do in Central Oregon by TripAdvisor, this regional treasure is a must. Here you’ll find yourself face to face with wildlife native to the High Desert. In the Desertarium, you’ll learn about creatures including burrowing owls and Western pond turtles. Visit the Autzen Otter Exhibit, where you’ll giggle at the playful antics of three North American river otters. See eagles and owls up close in the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center, and learn about them during daily Bird of Prey Encounters. In the summer, experience the speed and power of nature’s most spectacular predators during the daily Raptors of the Desert Sky free-flight program. Step back in time and connect to the region’s past to present as you wander through dynamic, permanent exhibits such as "By Hand Through Memory," which shares the culture of Plateau tribes, and Spirit of the West. Discover what life was like more than a century ago from the living history characters at the 1904 High Desert Ranch. Wander up the hill to see the authentic Lazinka Sawmill, which was used at the turn of the 20th century.
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http://www.highdesertmuseum.org
External link for High Desert Museum
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bend, OR
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1982
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59800 South Hwy 97
Bend, OR 97702, US
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Exciting update! We are thrilled to share that PBS NewsHour recently featured the Museum’s "Sensing Sasquatch" exhibition! 🎉 Rediscover Sasquatch through the eyes of featured Indigenous artists Phil Cash Cash Ph.D. and Charlene "Tillie" Moody, who provide fascinating insights into this elusive creature. Watch the full segment on PBS NewsHour today! https://lnkd.in/g4HeSFbw
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The 4th annual Juneteenth Central Oregon celebration is THIS weekend, June 15 and 16 from 11:00 am - 5:30 pm! We're so excited to support The Father's Group alongside many of our community partners. Join us as we gather in Drake Park to celebrate African and Caribbean communities in Central Oregon with authentic cuisine, art, music and educational experiences. We'll see you this weekend! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gkA2Z9iP #Juneteeth2024
Juneteenth Central Oregon 2024 - Jubilee Festival Intro
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Thank you Native News Online for your wonderful article about the Museum's "Sensing Sasquatch" exhibition! Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eXBqsuWc
Sensing Sasquatch Exhibition Open at the High Desert Museum: Sasquatch’s Past, Present and Future in the High Desert Region Explored in Works by Five Indigenous Artists
nativenewsonline.net
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Sending a huge thank you to OSU-Cascades for honoring the Museum's Executive Director, Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., with the Distinguished Service Award for her countless contributions to the community! We look forward to seeing you at your 23rd Commencement Ceremony on June 16. Learn more about this special recognition at: https://lnkd.in/gSPbRYrN
OSU-Cascades to honor leader of High Desert Museum with special recognition at commencement | OSU-Cascades
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Want to do meaningful work in an amazing environment with a talented team? We're #hiring a new Director of Philanthropy! Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Great news! The Museum at Warm Springs reopens on Tuesday, May 14. ✨ To learn more, visit the museum's Facebook page at: https://lnkd.in/g8mNefNm #MuseumatWarmSprings
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Yesterday we were excited to receive a remarkable honor from U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – a flag that once waved over the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.! The senator gifts flags to a person or organization that has made significant contributions to Oregon. We’re so grateful for this recognition. The flag was received by Museum Executive Director Dana Whitelaw and Museum co-founder Cameron Kerr in Bend at one of the senator’s town hall meetings. Thank you, Senator Merkley, for this incredible honor! 🦅 📸 Josh Prettyman
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What does Sasquatch — also known as Bigfoot — represent to you? The unknown? Adventure? Mystery? Take a trip to the High Desert Museum #inbend to walk through the exhibit “Sensing Sasquatch," and learn about Sasquatch’s past, present and future through an Indigenous lens. #history #museum #indigenous #art #community #education #experience
Sensing Sasquatch at the High Desert Museum - Old Mill District
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