The High Desert Museum is a place you need to check out if you're passing through or a local even! These photos are from the short but beautiful walk up to the front doors. Bonus tip: Look in the small ponds and water for a chance to see small trout! When you get in the staff are so friendly. The tickets prices are fair! Upon paying for the museum you'll be told about event(s) going on, times, and offered tickets for the event(s). There are three wings, all throughout them there is LOCAL art which has an online auction going on right now. One wing has an amazing walk through historical look at Native Americans that is well put together and represents a proud rich history and talks about the transition to the modern world we live in today! It was my favorite one. There are also live animal exhibits inside and outside of the building of animals that are out in the wild! You'll even see little chipmunks running around. There's so much natural flora and bugs you get to see too! There is also a little gift shop that has a lot of amazing products from kids items, to stones and crystals, books, food, and much more! Next to it there is a little cafe that has indoor and outdoor seating, it has a smaller but speciality menu. The staff there are so sweet too! They also have vegetarian options and a nice selection of alcohol too! I want to add on me and my boyfriend spent hours here and still could have kept learning and exploring! It's huge and has a lot to look at and learn about. This would be a great place to go explore by yourself or with family/friends! Now there are many other exhibits/displays to talk about but I cannot spoil it all! Go see for yourself!