Museums

The High Desert Museum
Explore one of the most exciting museums in the Northwest. The High Desert Museum is a living museum of natural and cultural history with a unique array of indoor and outdoor exhibits, nature trails, galleries, walk-through historic scenes and live animal and pioneer presentations. Open every day, 9-5 (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day). Take Highway 97 south from Bend and follow the signs to the museum. www.highdesertmuseum.org.

DesChutes Historical Center
The DesChutes Historical Center at 129 NW Idaho, Bend, exhibits relics of the county's colorful past, including displays of Indian artifacts, pioneer school room, timber industry, historic photos and changing exhibits. Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. General admission charge: $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for youth 12-17, and free for children under 12, when accompanied by an adult. Located on the corner of Wall & Idaho, near the County Library. 389-1813. www.deschuteshistory.org