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Join Central Oregon Extension Forester with OSU, Jenna Deibel, as she discusses why western juniper has expanded so dramatically across the Central Oregon landscape, covering its ecology, biology, and the key factors driving [...]
The Bowman Museum invites the community to an afternoon of lively American and Country Western music on April 18 at 2:00 p.m., featuring acclaimed performer Larry Wilder. Known for his upbeat, dynamic stage [...]
Join us at the Bowman Museum on Friday, May 15 at 6:00 PM for “Interviews with Our Past,” a one-of-a-kind program that brings local history to life through a live, news-style broadcast. Serving [...]
Join the Bowman Museum as we celebrate Crook County history and America’s 250th Anniversary with our special Community Caboose Display! Beginning June 1 (while supplies last), pick up a wooden caboose at the [...]
Join the Bowman Museum on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for Celebrating Stories: Yours and Mine with acclaimed Oregon author Jane Kirkpatrick. Jane will share personal stories, the research behind her [...]
The Bowman Museum is excited to announce its upcoming exhibit, “Crook County Summers,” opening at the Belknap Exhibit Center and running June 8 through August 27. This engaging exhibit invites visitors to step [...]
Come celebrate 81 years of the Crooked River Round Up at the Bowman Museum with Around the Campfire: Open Mic, an afternoon of Western music and cowboy poetry, happening Saturday, June 27, 2026, [...]
The sights, sounds, and excitement of the Crook County Fair are almost here—and we're excited to be part of the fun! This year, the Crook County Historical Society and Bowman Museum will have a booth at the [...]
Join Patti Smiley of Smiley Lavender Farms for a fun and creative afternoon exploring the art of flower hammering! Learn how to transfer the natural colors and patterns of fresh flowers and leaves [...]
Saddle up for a fun-filled morning of stories, creativity, and horses at the Bowman Museum! Join local author Dani Nichols for a special storytime featuring her heartwarming children’s book, Buzz: The Not-So-Brave Horse! [...]
Oregon’s beauty and spirit are as diverse as its landscape and its people. To celebrate this bounty, the America 250 Oregon Commission contracted with photographer Peter Marbach on two photographic exhibitions that showcase [...]
The Bowman Museum, Rural Oregon Community Foundation (ROCF), and International Western Music Association (IWMA) Columbia Chapter is proud to announce the upcoming Fall Cowboy Gathering, a premier celebration of Western music and cowboy poetry [...]
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PHONE: (541) 447-3715
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