Maturango Museum

Sundays at 9am the Desert Tortoise Club feeds the tortoises. Come on over and see what the tortoises eat and maybe ask a question or two.

Mother's Day is this Sunday, the 9th. Just a few more days to save 20% on most everything in the store. Pictured is Doo-Wop raven by artist Steven McGovney.

A sampling of our new whimsical garden decor. These, along with almost everything else in the store, is 20% off; now through Mother's Day, Sunday the 9th.

May the fourth be with you! 2021 version.

Today, Saturday the 17th, come learn a little something from our knowledgable docents as they will have bat specimens to view and an art activity for the little ones. They will be in the Gladys Merrick garden from 10- 1. The museum and gift shop are open from 10-3. Please remember to wear your mask and practice social distancing.

Shop the Maturango's gift store OUTSIDE tomorrow morning, Oct 10, during our Sidewalk Sale. We'll be out there with a selection of books, glassware, t-shirts, jewelry, toys and more. Hours 9am - 1:00pm. Remember your mask. Stop by and say hello.

Hot off the press! Paired photographic vistas come to life in this vibrant history of the Northern Mojave Desert, presented in 327 photographs dating from 1896 to today, with eight maps to help adventurous readers see the terrain for themselves. Available now online at Maturango.org and also at our Sidewalk Sale Sat Oct 10 from 9:00 to 1:00.

Open Studio Tour artist interviews https://vimeo.com/454884572/798271800f video credit: Mark Pahuta

Support the museum today! Just mention our name when you place your order at Pizza Factory or Beanster's

Guess WHOOO'S back? Your favorite docents reading delightful owl stories and leading cute sing-a-longs. Email [email protected] for the link and enjoy Children's Hour 'Hoot Like an Owl' at home.

Children’s Hour Returns to Maturango Museum in Video Presentation of Owls Mark Pahuta, a career filmmaker and videographer, has videotaped Children’s Hour, Hoot like an Owl, for all to view. Beginning Wednesday, September 23, please email our Education Coordinator at [email protected] to get the link to view the video. When you email Nora you will also receive a PDF of Owls to color. The link will be good for approximately 30 days. (Permission granted from Simon & Schuster, Walker Books and Bloomsbury publishers.)

Pizza Factory fundraiser TODAY (Thursday Sept 3) Just mention Maturango Museum when you are ordering.

Applies to travel anywhere in our beautiful desert.