The Museum is an information center for Death Valley, the Northern Mojave Desert, and the Highway 395 and 178 corridors. Admission is free to the gift shop and information area. Admission to museum exhibits and art gallery is free to members; for non-members we ask $5 per adult age 18 - 54 and $3 age 55 and older. There is no charge for anyone under age 18 or for active duty military.

Admission to the museum will be FREE to everyone the 2nd Saturday of each month! Museum Membership also includes the privilege of visiting other museums, at no additional charge, with which the Maturango Museum has a reciprocal agreement. We are open every day 10-5, excluding major holidays.

What You’ll See

The museum provides petroglyph tours in the spring and fall annually. It also serves as the welcome center for Death Valley. In addition to its permanent exhibit, it offers art galleries, cultural programs and ongoing regional preservation efforts.

Where You’ll Go

Petroglyph tours usually go to Little Petroglyph Canyon in the China Lake area. Weather can be unpredictable, so make sure to have plenty of water and sunblock, even in the colder fall climate. The area boasts some of the most sun-filled days in America.

Before You Leave

Make sure you stop off at the gift shop. There is a collection of books, archival materials, memorabilia and various collectables from around the region.