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Step into the story of the High Desert 🏜️🦅 The High Desert Museum weaves together nature, history, and art into one immersive journey. 🦦 Explore immersive exhibits, meet rescued wildlife, and connect with the culture and ecology that make Central Oregon so special. ✨ | Visit Central Oregon

Step into the story of the High Desert 🏜️🦅 The High Desert Museum weaves together nature, history, and art into one immersive journey. 🦦 Explore immersive exhibits, meet rescued wildlife, and connect with the culture and ecology that make Central Oregon so special. ✨ | Visit Central Oregon

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'Endangered in the High Desert' exhibition opens at Bend's High Desert Museum, marking ESA's 50 years

'Endangered in the High Desert' exhibition opens at Bend's High Desert Museum, marking ESA's 50 years

High Desert Museum to showcase new exhibition featuring wolves photographed by National Geographic photographer

High Desert Museum to showcase new exhibition featuring wolves photographed by National Geographic photographer

🌋 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

🌋 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's new, immersive 'Forest at Night' interactive exhibit opens Saturday

High Desert Museum's new, immersive 'Forest at Night' interactive exhibit opens Saturday

Discovering Oregon’s High Desert Museum

Discovering Oregon’s High Desert Museum

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Explore the world beneath your feet in the new exhibition, Soil Alive! Now open through March 29, 2026! | High Desert Museum

Explore the world beneath your feet in the new exhibition, Soil Alive! Now open through March 29, 2026! | High Desert Museum

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Meet the chuckwalla, Nunchuck. He’s big, round, and unbothered. If you’ve ever thought “is that a lizard or a very chill potato with legs?” you’re not alone. Chuckwallas are desert experts. They spend their days basking in the sun, snacking on plants (strictly vegetarian), and avoiding drama. When they feel threatened, they don’t fight. They wedge themselves into rock cracks and puff up like a balloon. They become basically impossible to move, which, honestly, relatable. They might not be flashy

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Slip beneath the surface and enter a world that’s always moving and alive with roots, creatures, and connection. Experience Soil Alive! an immersive journey through the hidden networks that sustain life in the High Desert on view now. ✨🌱 | High Desert Museum

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Your midweek recharge awaits at the High Desert Museum! “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir #experiencewonder #bendoregon #centraloregon #forest #recharge #nature #relax

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Baby beaver makes unlikely journey to High Desert Museum in Bend

New Exhibit: Soil Alive! 🌱 Opening October 18! Dive underground and discover the hidden world beneath your feet! From dry and sandy to slimy and wet, soil is alive with critters, fungi, and microscopic organisms that keep the High Desert thriving. With hands-on activities, digital interactives, and plenty of underground surprises, this family-friendly exhibit makes learning about soil an adventure. Soil Alive! is presented in English and Spanish and will be on view through March 29, 2026. 🔗 Sa

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Catching our beaver out in the pond is never guaranteed, which is exactly why it feels like such a treat when it happens. She lives behind the scenes, but every so often she ventures out for some extra enrichment time—exploring her surroundings, engaging in natural behaviors, and reminding us just how majestic she is. In addition to the pond, you might just get to see her in the daily Mammal Encounter program! Either way, it’s a lucky day. ✨ | High Desert Museum

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Don’t miss “Patterns at Play, Fractals in Nature” before it fades away. This exhibition closes Sunday, October 5. ✨Featuring the beautiful movement of @slayleebays ✨ | High Desert Museum

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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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In 2023 our incredible wildlife staff cared for more than 120 animals, 365 days of the year. For the orphaned baby beaver — placed in the Museum's care last May by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife — they stayed up around the clock nursing her back to health, formulating a nutritious, species-appropriate diet and buildling a behind-the-scenes space that meets the beavers needs. When she is ready, she, like the other non-releasable animals in our care, will act as an ambassador for her s

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Volunteers are the heart of the Museum, and every so often, we get to honor someone whose impact is literally carved into our story. This year, that’s Muriel Carbiener. From Living History to Collections and Education, she’s given 30 years and nearly 15,000 hours of her time to help this place come alive. Her name etched in Spirit of the West is a tiny clue to her enormous legacy. And she’s one of many. Together, our volunteers donated more than 17,800 hours this past year, welcomed thousands of

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Watching otters swim, play, and float around is one of those delightful moments you don’t realize you needed. You can catch the Otter Encounter daily at 1:00 pm, and yes, it’s well worth planning your visit around. | High Desert Museum

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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.

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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 otters got a pumpkin! And also a few fishy snacks on top. At first, they were more interested in the seafood buffet than the pumpkin itself, but curiosity eventually kicked in. Soon, they were pushing the pumpkin around, peeking inside, and exploring. 🎃💦 While otters are carnivores and don’t actually eat pumpkins, enrichment like this lets them with new textures, smells, and experiences in their habitat. Come see our playful otters during your next visit! 🦦🍂 | High Desert Museum

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

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Get to know the people behind the exhibits! Meet Dustin Cockerham, the Museum's art and experience developer. #experiencewonder | High Desert Museum

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Adopt an Animal - High Desert Museum

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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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The lettuce never stood a chance. Catch our most determined Museum resident in action at the High Desert Ranch. 🐓 | High Desert Museum

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Angelica's Adventures at the High Desert Museum

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Going hands on at The High Desert Museum exhibit "Patterns at Play. Fractals in Nature."

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