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Maturango Museum

Museum · Ridgecrest, CA

Maturango Museum

Founded in 1962, the Maturango Museum preserves the natural and cultural heritage of the Northern Mojave Desert through exhibits and educational programs. The museum features…

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About Maturango Museum

Founded in 1962, the Maturango Museum preserves the natural and cultural heritage of the Northern Mojave Desert through exhibits and educational programs. The museum features permanent and rotating galleries along with art exhibits and cultural programming. The museum provides access to the Coso petroglyphs, the largest known concentration of rock art in the Western Hemisphere, with images spanning thousands of years.

Plan your visit

Hours
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Admission
Gift Shop free. Museum free to members; non-members $5 per adult, $3 for students and seniors; military free · as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site
Maturango Museum — Ridgecrest, CA