High Desert Museum Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosOregon, United States51-200 Employees
High Desert Museum is a mid-sized regional institution in Bend, Oregon, dedicated to presenting the natural world and cultural history of the High Desert through a blend of exhibits and live animals. The site comprises indoor and outdoor spaces on 135 wooded acres and houses habitats such as the Desertarium, the Autzen Otter Exhibit, and the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center, with daily encounters and a summer free-flight program. Its permanent installations trace the region's past and present, including By Hand Through Memory, Spirit of the West, the 1904 High Desert Ranch living history area, and the Lazinka Sawmill. It serves visitors of all ages seeking educational experiences and insight into Central Oregon's heritage. Based in Bend, the museum announced a campus expansion in 2026 to add a new wing, signaling ongoing development and its role as a regional cultural institution.