Maturango Museum, Natural history museum in Ridgecrest, California
The Maturango Museum presents exhibits about the Northern Mojave Desert through collections of minerals, native artifacts, and regional wildlife specimens.
Established in 1962, the museum received its name from the highest mountain peak in the neighboring Argus Range of California.
The museum maintains extensive documentation of indigenous rock art from the Coso Rock Art District, containing thousands of petroglyphs dating back 13,000 years.
Located at 100 East Las Flores Avenue, the museum operates Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sundays from noon to 4:00 PM.
The institution provides educational programs about desert ecosystems through its outdoor observatory and specialized Gladys Merrick botanical garden.
Location: Ridgecrest
Inception: 1975
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-16:00
Phone: +17603756900
Email: info@maturango.org
Website: http://maturango.org
GPS coordinates: 35.63026,-117.66936
Latest update: March 10, 2025 02:14
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