High Desert Museum
The High Desert Museum is located near Bend, Oregon, United States. Visitors find it 2 mi southeast of Deschutes River Woods. It draws about 150K visitors a year.
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A museum, 2 mi southeast of Deschutes River Woods
Bend is the nearest base
Bend is 7 miles north, with 72 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 73–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1982
High Desert Museum dates from 1982. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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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.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1982
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Lodging near High Desert Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Bend (72) and Sunriver (14).
- 1Three Sisters
- 2Newberry Volcano
- 3Smith Rock
- 4Newberry National Volcanic Monument
- 5Mt. Bachelor
- 6Petersen Rock Garden
- 7Tower Theatre
Bend
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
107,342 people
7 mi north of High Desert Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From High Desert Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | 7 mi north | 10 min | 72 41 hotels · 12 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 107,342 | $718K | C+ |
| Sunriver 80% vacation homes | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 14 6 hotels · 7 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,488 | $728K | B− |
| Seventh Mountain 22% vacation homes | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 4 4 hotels | 335 | $1,163K | — |
| Three Rivers 23% vacation homes | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 3,995 | $558K | — |
| Tumalo | 13 mi north | 20 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 662 | $720K | — |
| Redmond | 22 mi north | 35 min | 14 8 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 38,547 | $463K | C |
| Sisters | 25 mi northwest | 35 min | 17 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 2,934 | $631K | — |
| Eagle Crest 35% vacation homes | 21 mi north | 30 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 2,677 | $750K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Pair a visit with these, within 41 miles.
123 mi MountainThree Sisters
220 mi MountainNewberry Volcano
330 mi State parkSmith Rock State Park419 mi Park & preserveNewberry National Volcanic Monument517 mi Ski areaMt. Bachelor128 runs · 3,233 ft vertical
617 mi MuseumPetersen Rock Garden
40 mi Ski areaHoodoo Ski Area47 runs · 1,002 ft vertical
77 mi TheatreTower TheatrePhoto credits
Three Sisters: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Newberry Volcano: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Smith Rock State Park: Max Schwarz, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Newberry National Volcanic Monument: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Petersen Rock Garden: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hoodoo Ski Area: Rvannatta, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tower Theatre: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A visit to High Desert Museum: questions
What town is High Desert Museum near?
Deschutes River Woods, OR, about 2 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit High Desert Museum?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 73–84°.
What is the closest airport to High Desert Museum?
Roberts Field (RDM), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 128 miles.
Where should I stay near High Desert Museum?
Bend (7 mi, 72 places to stay), Sunriver (7 mi, 14 places to stay) and Seventh Mountain (3 mi, 4 places to stay).
Local tips in Deschutes River Woods
People in Deschutes River Woods have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.