Current exhibit "Moments That Made Us" presented through November 16th is a Must See!
On Your Next Stop in Bend, Oregon Visit the Deschutes Historical Museum
Located south of historic downtown Bend, between Wall and Bond Streets, the Deschutes Historical Museum is home to the Deschutes County Historical Society.
Inside the historic Reid School building exhibits celebrate the stories of life in the high desert country, the traditional homelands of the Molalla, Warm Springs, Wasco, Northern Piute, and Klamath peoples. From the early attraction of outdoor recreation and roadside tourism to a time when irrigation, the railroad, and lumber mills created new communities during the early 20th century, visitors to the museum will discover the rich and unique history of this area, a living legacy that grows with each new generation. Here's what we collect: https://www.deschuteshistory.org/collections/
Put some history in your future, and join us on your next trip to Bend.
During your visit check out the museum’s exhibit, *Moments That Made Us*, a exhibition exploring the ideals at the heart of the Declaration of Independence through moments in our history that have defined their meaning. July 4, 2026, our nation marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Come explore how local histories and stories have been shaped by these founding principles. *Moments That Made Us* through November 16,2026. https://www.deschuteshistory.org/exhibits/
For more information on these and other happenings at the Deschutes Historical Museum call 541-389-1813 or visit our website www.deschuteshistory.org
The Deschutes Historical Museum is a "Blue Star Museum" and is open 10am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday - Saturdays Veterans and Seniors are only $8 Admission and Active Military Members are free with up to 5 family members!
Put some history in your future and join us on your next trip to Bend, Oregon.
