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High Desert Museum
Bend, OR | leisure | 2 to 3 hours
The High Desert Museum sits on 135 acres just five minutes south of Bend on Highway 97, blending natural history, wildlife, and art in a setting that feels like stepping into the landscape itself. Get close to river otters in the renovated Autzen Otter Exhibit, watch birds of prey in the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center, and explore the 1904 Miller Family Ranch with living historians at the sawmill and corral. Current rotating exhibitions include volcanic exploration, works by Miguel Almeida, and the Drawn West map and art collection. Named a 2021 National Medal recipient by the Institute of Museum and Library Services — the nation's.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Adult: $24
Senior (65+): $19
College student (with ID): $19
Child (ages 3-12): $13
Under 3: Free
(Winter rates Nov-Feb slightly lower; military and EBT discounts available)Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Open Hours
- Sunday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday9:00am - 5:00pm
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@highdesertmuseum.org
Phone: (541) 382-4754
59800 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702, USA
Overview
The High Desert Museum sits on 135 acres just five minutes south of Bend on Highway 97, blending natural history, wildlife, and art in a setting that feels like stepping into the landscape itself. Get close to river otters in the renovated Autzen Otter Exhibit, watch birds of prey in the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center, and explore the 1904 Miller Family Ranch with living historians at the sawmill and corral. Current rotating exhibitions include volcanic exploration, works by Miguel Almeida, and the Drawn West map and art collection. Named a 2021 National Medal recipient by the Institute of Museum and Library Services — the nation's.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Adult: $24
Senior (65+): $19
College student (with ID): $19
Child (ages 3-12): $13
Under 3: Free
(Winter rates Nov-Feb slightly lower; military and EBT discounts available)
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
The High Desert Museum sits on 135 acres just five minutes south of Bend on Highway 97, blending natural history, wildlife, and art in a setting that feels like stepping into the landscape itself. Get close to river otters in the renovated Autzen Otter Exhibit, watch birds of prey in the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center, and explore the 1904 Miller Family Ranch with living historians at the sawmill and corral. Current rotating exhibitions include volcanic exploration, works by Miguel Almeida, and the Drawn West map and art collection. Named a 2021 National Medal recipient by the Institute of Museum and Library Services — the nation's.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Adult: $24
Senior (65+): $19
College student (with ID): $19
Child (ages 3-12): $13
Under 3: Free
(Winter rates Nov-Feb slightly lower; military and EBT discounts available)Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Open Hours
- Sunday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday9:00am - 5:00pm
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@highdesertmuseum.org
Phone: (541) 382-4754
59800 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702, USA
Overview
The High Desert Museum sits on 135 acres just five minutes south of Bend on Highway 97, blending natural history, wildlife, and art in a setting that feels like stepping into the landscape itself. Get close to river otters in the renovated Autzen Otter Exhibit, watch birds of prey in the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center, and explore the 1904 Miller Family Ranch with living historians at the sawmill and corral. Current rotating exhibitions include volcanic exploration, works by Miguel Almeida, and the Drawn West map and art collection. Named a 2021 National Medal recipient by the Institute of Museum and Library Services — the nation's.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Adult: $24
Senior (65+): $19
College student (with ID): $19
Child (ages 3-12): $13
Under 3: Free
(Winter rates Nov-Feb slightly lower; military and EBT discounts available)
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Inhaven Insights
Living History Ranch
The 1904 Miller Family Ranch brings frontier life to life with working sawmill and animals.
National Medal Winner
Awarded the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the country's top honor.
Winter Hours
Hours shift to 10am-4pm from November through February; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Living History Ranch
The 1904 Miller Family Ranch brings frontier life to life with working sawmill and animals.
What's unique
National Medal Winner
Awarded the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the country's top honor.
What's worth knowing
Winter Hours
Hours shift to 10am-4pm from November through February; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
