Welcome to High Desert Museum

Explore, Discover, Get Closer!

Encounter wild eagles, owls, otters, bobcat, lynx, porcupines and other High Desert animals in natural habitats. Meet stagecoach drivers, pioneers, and others from the American frontier. Experience Native American and Western art and culture through fun and interactive exhibits.

Leave with a lifelong learning experience unlike any other, closer than you think.

Hours of Operation

Summer: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
May 1 through October 31, closed July 4

Click here for admission rates and directions

Upcoming Events

Date
May 25
Summer Programs start Animal shows, ranch activities begin More >
May 27
Memorial Day Museum is open More >
Jun 1
Sensational Saturday Quilts! More >
Jun 1
Teen Volunteer Orientation Become a teen volunteer! More >
Jun 6
Avian Monitoring Project Avian Monitoring More >