Open daily (except Christmas Day), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions:
From I-15: Exit Kelbaker Road at Baker, Calif. Continue 35 miles southeast on Kelbaker Road to Kelso, Calif.
From I-40: Exit Kelbaker Road (about 29 miles east of Ludlow Calif., or 28 miles west of Fenner, Calif.). Continue 22 miles nor...

Open daily (except Christmas Day), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions:
From I-15: Exit Kelbaker Road at Baker, Calif. Continue 35 miles southeast on Kelbaker Road to Kelso, Calif.
From I-40: Exit Kelbaker Road (about 29 miles east of Ludlow Calif., or 28 miles west of Fenner, Calif.). Continue 22 miles north on Kelbaker Road to Kelso, Calif.

The renovated Kelso Depot is now the primary Visitor Center for Mojave National Preserve. Former dormitory rooms contain exhibits describing the cultural and natural history of the surrounding desert. The baggage room, ticket office, and two dormitory rooms have been historically furnished to illustrate life in the depot in the first half of the twentieth century. A 12-minute orientation film is shown in the theater.

Basement gallery space features rotating fine art collections by local artists, focusing on the cultural history and natural splendors of Mojave national Preserve.

Open Daily (except Major Holidays), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This is a Museum of the cultural history, natural history and geology of the Northern Mojave Desert emphasizing the Indian Wells Valley.

Open Daily (except Major Holidays), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This is a Museum of the cultural history, natural history and geology of the Northern Mojave Desert emphasizing the Indian Wells Valley.

Open Daily (except Christmas) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum houses a series of displays and exhibits that portray the history of the Mojave River Valley from the arrival of Father Garces in 1776 on through pathfinders, pioneers, miners, railroads and the present space program.

Our archive of local...

Open Daily (except Christmas) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum houses a series of displays and exhibits that portray the history of the Mojave River Valley from the arrival of Father Garces in 1776 on through pathfinders, pioneers, miners, railroads and the present space program.

Our archive of local area newspapers dates back to 1911 and our photo collection contains over 20,000 photos.

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends & Holidays
Rand Desert Museum was started in 1942 and was the first museum in Kern County. In 1948 it was given to the county and run by county personnel. It contains a history of Randsburg, gold, silver and tungsten rush history, along with gem and mineral collectio...

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends & Holidays
Rand Desert Museum was started in 1942 and was the first museum in Kern County. In 1948 it was given to the county and run by county personnel. It contains a history of Randsburg, gold, silver and tungsten rush history, along with gem and mineral collections.

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday
The Route 66 Mother Road Museum was dedicated on July 4, 2000 in the historic Casa del Desierto, Harvey House, in Barstow, California. The Museum displays a collection of historic photographs and artifacts related to Route 66 and the Mojave Desert Communities....

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday
The Route 66 Mother Road Museum was dedicated on July 4, 2000 in the historic Casa del Desierto, Harvey House, in Barstow, California. The Museum displays a collection of historic photographs and artifacts related to Route 66 and the Mojave Desert Communities. Displays include development of the United States Route 66 from early pioneer trails, railroads, automotive history, businesses and sites.

Open Daily (except Major Holidays), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Admission
The mission of the Twenty Mule Team Museum is to acquire and document artifacts pertaining to local history and to the history of borax mining in Death Valley and Boron. These displays and archives are for the enjoyment and enlight...

Open Daily (except Major Holidays), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Admission
The mission of the Twenty Mule Team Museum is to acquire and document artifacts pertaining to local history and to the history of borax mining in Death Valley and Boron. These displays and archives are for the enjoyment and enlightenment of visitors and for research by students and others.

Hours:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Admission:
$4 General
$3 Seniors
$1 Students
Free for chiildren 5 years and under.
Collections include farm and ranch implements, mounted wildlife, displays about George Air Force Base, other items pertaining to the natu...

Hours:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Admission:
$4 General
$3 Seniors
$1 Students
Free for chiildren 5 years and under.
Collections include farm and ranch implements, mounted wildlife, displays about George Air Force Base, other items pertaining to the natural and cultural histories of the Victor Valley, and art exhibits.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Tours by Appointment
Free Admission
Highlights fire related memorabillia from the department's history.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Tours by Appointment
Free Admission
Highlights fire related memorabillia from the department's history.

Hours: 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday
The Western America Railroad Museum collects, preserves and shares the history of railroading in the Pacific Southwest for all who love railroads and railroading. W.A.R.M. provides educational forums with interpretive and historical displays that focuses on b...

Hours: 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday
The Western America Railroad Museum collects, preserves and shares the history of railroading in the Pacific Southwest for all who love railroads and railroading. W.A.R.M. provides educational forums with interpretive and historical displays that focuses on both Railroad History and the development of Railroad Technology. W.A.R.M. encompasses not only the past, but the present and future as well, realizing that such a broad scope is essential to understanding the role of western railroading in America.

Housed in the old firehouse, this museum showcases pictures and artifacts of Wrightwood's history. Call ahead for hours and special events.