Ladies and gents, lace up your dirndls and buckle your lederhosen because there are three major events happening in just the course of three days. But don’t worry, we’re going to walk you through the weekend itinerary so you’ll know exactly how you want to plan it all out so you can get best of…
The Deschutes Historical Museum announces its return of Escape the Museum: The Curse of the Curate’s Collection, an escape room experience based on real local history. Up to six players team up working together to solve puzzles, follow the clues, and uncover the whereabouts of the Curate’s collection. Assisting historian A.R. Chive, your team of research…
(Heidi Brown) Fused glass art classes offer an exciting opportunity for individuals of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of glasswork. No experience necessary. All supplies and tools are supplied. In this class you will cut and break glass, use frit, stringers, and murine to complete your very own fused glass project. Best…
(Graphic courtesy of Cirque Ma’Ceo) Cirque Ma’Ceo: The Year of the Horse is a 90-minute live equestrian spectacle created by ninth-generation equestrian acrobat Olissio Zoppe. The production is a breathtaking convergence of classical dressage, liberty work, trick riding, and bareback riding interwoven with aerialists and acrobats in a seamless expression of athleticism, trust, and artistry….
(Will you sport the look of a bat during Welcome the Night on July 15? | Photo by Kyle Kosma) Don’t Miss Welcome the Night Owls, insects and telescopes, oh my! On Wednesday, July 15, the Museum invites you to celebrate the dark during Welcome the Night, an interactive adventure into the wonders of bats,…
((Left) 45 Seconds (Right) High Desert Classic poster art: Commodore, oil on canvas, 30”x40”. Art and photography by Maya Daniel) When riders and spectators arrive at this year’s Oregon High Desert Classics (OHDC) horse show, they will be welcomed by the striking image of a familiar horse captured mid-jump, a piece created by young artist…
(Photo courtesy of SFFPresents) Yep, you blinked and school is already out! Luckily, we have four weeks of half-day camps lined up in July and August that explore art, music, and creativity, and there’s still time to enroll your kids! Take a look at the schedule below and make a plan. July 13-17 Campfire Classics:…
(The beaver in our care often takes part in the Desert Dwellers talk at 3pm daily, giving visitors a close-up look at an important ecosystem engineer | Photo by Jon Nelson) Summer at the High Desert Museum is packed with opportunities to connect with the wildlife of the High Desert. Included with admission, our daily…
(Photo courtesy of J Bar J) Join us this summer for the premier equestrian event in Central Oregon — the Oregon High Desert Classics. Held over the last two weeks of July at J Bar J Boys Ranch, this prestigious horse show is an annual tradition that draws equestrians from all over the West. With…
(2023 party-goers | Photo by Bill Jorgens) Get ready to put on the Ritz! Friday, January 19, the High Desert Museum will host their much-anticipated Prohibition Party for the third time since its inception in 2019. Exploring the rich history of Prohibition in the High Desert and providing a fun night-out for Museum goers ages…
