The bottom of Death Valley is about 2 hours from Ridgecrest. It is the largest national park in the continental United States.

Tourism information compiled by Janet Westbrook, Naturalist & Biology Professor Emeritus.

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 The mission of the Maturango Museum is to preserve, interpret, and develop an appreciation for the natural and cultural history of the Northern Mojave Desert through research and education in the natural and physical sciences, and to promote the arts.

100 East Las Flores Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
760-375-6900 | FAX 760-375-0479
Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm
(Excluding Major Holiday)

The Maturango Museum is a Death Valley Tourist Center and  Northern Mojave Visitors Center