Hawthorne Ordnance Museum

Hawthorne Ordnance Museum displays demilitarized ammunition and military equipment from a former United States weapons production facility. The exhibits also include military uniforms and equipment from the 20th century.

The facility started in 1928 when a naval ammunition depot moved from New Jersey to Nevada following an accident. The factory then produced millions of ammunition rounds for decades of military operations.

The museum reflects how the ammunition depot shaped the community by employing thousands of people across generations. Visitors see photographs and personal items that show what daily work life looked like there.

The museum is open during daytime hours and visitors can move through the exhibits at a comfortable pace. Plan for several hours if you want to examine the displays in detail.

The museum preserves records of women who worked in ammunition production during World War Two. These workers had a hidden but critical role in wartime manufacturing output.

Location: Hawthorne

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday 10:00-14:00

Website: http://hawthorneordnancemuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 38.53110,-118.62490

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20