High Desert Museum

High Desert Museum
Museum front entrance
High Desert Museum is located in Oregon
High Desert Museum
Location in Oregon
High Desert Museum is located in the United States
High Desert Museum
High Desert Museum (the United States)
Established1982
LocationBend, Oregon, U.S.A.
Coordinates43°57′57″N 121°20′29″W / 43.96589°N 121.34148°W / 43.96589; -121.34148
TypeNatural history
Collection sizeApproximately 30,000 artifacts
Visitors170,000 per year
FounderDonald M. Kerr
DirectorDana Whitelaw
WebsiteHigh Desert Museum

The High Desert Museum is located near Bend, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1982, it brings regional wildlife, culture, art and natural resources together to promote an understanding of natural and cultural heritage of North America's high desert country. The museum includes indoor and outdoor exhibits of wildlife in natural-like habitats along with traveling exhibits and living history demonstrations. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is also a Smithsonian Affiliate institution.