The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Appointments are no longer needed.

This exhibit is designed to make people rethink our throw-away society by sharing the local community’s innovative and often surprising use of reused and recycled materials. To enjoy a full view of the amazing pieces in this juried show visit the Museum.

Best in Show - Debra Walters

Most Creative - Rik Livingston

Visitors at the Exhibit Open House on April 1, 2022.

Best Interpretation of the Theme - Hannah Campbell

Karl Weimer showing off his art.

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is delivering a new way to learn about the Mojave Desert. Join the museum twice a year for an all-encompassing micro-event called “Museum Spotlight,” which delves into relevant topics for the High Desert Community.

The first event, which will take place from April 20^th to 23^rd, 2022, will focus on ‘Reptiles of the Mojave’ and offers free educational opportunities for everyone.

In this exhibit bloodsuckers are invading the Museum! Explore the science of what’s biting you! Examine the what, why, when and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites. Feel for heat—bloodsuckers need a hot meal! Locate CO2 in your breath that attracts mosquitoes. Find a vein in an arm, and match suckers by their mouth parts. Play the itchy TwITCHer Game! Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem—and how to keep them out of YOUR system. Creepy good fun!

Also, reserve the date for the Bug-centered

Family Fun Day on June 25, 2022.

The Hi-Desert Star interviewed Karen Morton about the inspiration for her winning art quilt exhibited at the Museum.

Video tickets for the February Chamber Music Concert in the Museum titled "For the Joy of Music" are still available.

The Native Plant Garden in front of the Museum, donated by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) has its one year anniversary and the plants are in bloom. For information on how to start your own click down below.