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Maturango Museum

100 East Last Flores Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
760-375-6900
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Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Ridgecrest
Type: History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Most recent review
- 18 Apr 2013
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15 reviews from our community

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San Jose
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The museum is a nice, small museum. The best thing, though, is the tours they organize to Little Petroglyph Canyon. They've also got a nice handout that gives you a driving guide to Death Valley (mileage, and things to watch for). If you're headed to Death Valley, be sure to get one!

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Alhambra, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

A good place to start for a trip to Death Valley or other sites. The person was very helpful with info.

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Costa Mesa, California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
23 attraction reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

The museum is well done for its small size. They're currently expanding the museum and the people are very friendly. My wife and I booked in advance a trip with the museum to visit Little Petroglyph Canyon for $40 a person. Go to their website and found out the dates to visit the canyon in the spring or fall. This... More

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Anaheim, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Always love to stop in the museum. After the first year that we saw the inside of the museum we just go to pick up some ear rings for my daughters. Really enjoy talking with the museum helpers. They are quite knowledgeable about the museum and the area.

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Ridgecrest, California
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42 reviews 42 reviews
18 attraction reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

The snake display is something that newcomers need to experience. The metal artwork outside is worth a picture or two.

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Bodfish, California, United States
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60 reviews 60 reviews
19 attraction reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Growing up in this environment I am very proud of the tribute to weapons development in this area. Some of the biggest proponents of peace or the men & women who develop some of our most formidable weapons. The history here is spectacular

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White River Junction, Vermont
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

ony place in town I found postcards to send home. Really nice friendly folks.

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Ridgecrest, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Natural History of the Upper Mojave Desert displays of animals and plants, children's corner, history of the area from Pleistocene to United States Navy, art gallery, great store with unique local books and gifts.

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California
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52 reviews 52 reviews
16 attraction reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

A small museum with many,many great features about the history of the surrounding countryside. A very knowledgeable and helpful staff. The Museum is being enlarged to hold more exhibits

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Ridgecrest
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Surprising to find such a nice little museum in such a small town. The children kept interested, and that is saying a lot.

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