Author talks and bird walks, mining tall tales and geology deep dives, local history and desert mystery … whatever you like, we’ve likely got it!
We’re proud of our unique area and colorful history, and educating visitors is a big part of our mission. To that end, the Shoshone Museum hosts a variety of scheduled talks and events, running from autumn through spring (generally October to April). All events are live and in-person; regrettably, we aren’t able to record or stream our talks at this time.
Talks are always free – and donations are always appreciated!
Fox comments: The story of the Nevada/California border has all the elements of an epic saga. The expedition hit its climatic low point as it hit the Amargosa Valley, and the results were errors, lawsuits, and confusion that took over a hundred years to resolve.
Mark your calendars! Vole Fest 2025 is happening Saturday, March 29, with a full day of exploration, education, and fun—all in celebration of our favorite desert native, the Amargosa Vole! Vole Fest, a full day of exploration, education, and fun—all in celebration of our favorite desert native, the Amargosa Vole!
Join us in celebrating our local flora with a poetry reading from our Shoshone Poet Laureate Cameron Mayer as he celebrates the launch of his new book!