Free with Museum admission. This schedule is subject to change: check with Admissions Desk to confirm: 541-382-4754, ext. 271.
Daily Programs
10:00 am Naturalist Walk (Sunday through
Friday): Join one of the Museum's volunteer
naturalists to tour the grounds and learn about High Desert
plants and geology.
11:00 am/1:00 pm Desert Dwellers Show: Meet live animals close up and learn all about them. Hawks, owls, badgers, a porcupine, skunk, and reptiles are among those who may stop or fly by for a visit. Sponsored by the Village at Sunriver.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm Living History: In the Sin in the Sagebrush exhibit: meet pioneers, gamblers and "working women" and hear their stories. At the Homestead, experience life at a re-created ranch and join in chores and games.
12:00 pm/3 pm Birds of Prey
Talk: Meet a magnificent raptor close-up and
learn about them from the wildlife staff.
2:00 pm Otter Talk: See the amazing world of the river otter. Touch furs and skulls and learn about the Museum's river otter, Thomas.
2:45 pm Spirit of the West Exhibit Tours: Journey with a guide from a Native American rock shelter through a gold mine and a 1880's frontier town.
Dig Crawl Climb: Be a paleontologist and uncover animal fossils! Climb on timber like a pioneer lumberjack! Be a spider and swing from a web, and more! Outdoor exhibit, open during regular Museum hours.
Weekly Programs -
school year only. Begins again in September.
10:00 am to 2:00 pm: The Otter Den A fun, creative play-and learning space. Children ages 2-5 and their parents. Additional charge - see front desk for details.
12:00 pm Wild
Wednesdays: Visitors ages 7 to 12 and
their parents will discover obscure parts of the Museum on
weekly scavenger hunts. Use a puzzle map to find all the hidden
treasure chests and get a Museum prize. Themes of the hunt
change each month.
10:30 am Tuesdays: Totally
Touchable Tales: Storytelling that opens preschoolers'
eyes, ears, and hearts to the natural and cultural wonders of
the High Desert, with activities such as puppet play and quick
craft projects for ages two to five. Sponsored by Central Oregon Pediatric
Associates.
Become a member and your guests will enjoy 10% off their admission!
