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High Desert Museum

About High 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.

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Natural history museum
Founded
1982
Annual visitors
150K
150,000

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Make a day of it. 4 more museums are within 8.7 miles of High Desert Museum; the closest, Working Wonders Children's Museum, is about 3.1 miles away.