Exploring the Area
The Northern Mojave Desert and Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains
Visitor Information
The museum is located in the center of a region home to natural wonders ranging from the sand dunes of Death Valley to the high alpine meadows of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Guides & Brochures
A variety of guides and visitor info are available, covering Death Valley and environs, the Kern River area, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, the Highway 395 Corridor, Yosemite National Park, and more.
Travel Planning
Contact us for your travel planning needs including our Morning Report: Weather Forecast, Road Conditions & Fire Danger as of 8am daily.
Explore Scenes of Our Area
Explore scenes of the Mojave, Sierra Nevada, and surrounding areas that show the amazing diversity of landscapes and life within a few hour’s drive from the museum.
Tourism Information
Ridgecrest, CA
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