Make an Impact
The High Desert Museum, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, was created through the generosity of many donors who believed in founder Don Kerr's vision that educating people about the High Desert would help them appreciate their environment and heritage, and make good decisions to preserve it.
The High Desert Museum is many museums in one, featuring natural history, human history,regional art and literature, and native wildlife. And the only reason we can host 150,000 visitors every year-including 12,000 school visitors-with no regular tax-based funding-is that our volunteers, donors and members are generous with their financial support. They make it possible to conduct outreach programs for schools, libraries and youth centers, and to partner with other agencies to enhance the quality of life in our community. Yes, your support helps our audiences discover their connection to the past, their place in the present, and their responsibility to the future.
The Museum is not "just another pretty place" or even a moment in time, but an essential community resource, where every visit is a new experience to learn about our place in the natural world. A lively journey through history, and a wild ride across a beautiful but fragile landscape.
Please join the thousands of High Desert Museum friends who make generous gifts to support our exhibits, wildlife and living history programs. Whether you're a long-time or part-time resident of Oregon, or an inspired visitor to our region, we invite you to join our family of supporters.
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Endowments
One of the most powerful reasons people launch
endowments is to create lasting legacies. These ongoing
funds provide perpetual support for the Museum, and also remind
family and friends of your values and commitments.
To discuss endowment gifts to the Museum, please contact Laura Leighton CFP, Development Officer, at (541) 382-4754, ext. 391, or e-mail donations@highdesertmuseum.org
