The Little Museum with the Big Mammoth
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!
Join the Shoshone & Tecopa community for a day celebrating art, music and interactive creativity in the desert! Featuring live music, food, vendors and local YouTube creators, this event is a fundraiser for the Southern Inyo Fire Protection District. Come by the Shoshone Museum booth and say howdy!
Amazing geologic sites in Americas hottest park!
Join Chris Clarke as he explores the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.
Matthew Hanks Leivas (Chemehuevi) is the hereditary chief of the Chemehuevi people.
The lives of these three very different women pioneers of the Death Valley country are brought to life in this new documentary from Gold Creek Films. Local folks, you will know the cast of this great documentary! It will be FUN!
Get ready to explore the incredible geology of the Amargosa Basin! After a brief introduction to geological principles, we’ll head to the famous “black stripe” roadcut to uncover the story behind these unique rock formations.
Springs of the Tecopa and Shoshone region! Where do they come from? How old are they? What's in my well? All these and more of your questions will be answered!
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!
Len has worked in the area along the Amarogsa River, monitoring songbirds for the Nature Conservancy since 2009. Come join us as he shares his extensive knowledge and presents video and slides. He's a lot of fun!
