Speaker: Matthew Leivas Senior Chief of the Chemehuevi Tribe (click title for more info)
Shoshone Museum 118 Highway 127, Shoshone, CA, United StatesMatthew Hanks Leivas (Chemehuevi) is the hereditary chief of the Chemehuevi people.
Free
The Little Museum with the Big Mammoth
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Museum Events
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!
***MOVIE TIME*** The Women Who Haunt Her
Flower Building, Shoshone Shoshone, CA, United StatesThe 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!
FREE!
Geology Walkabout from Friends of the Amargosa Basin
Shoshone Museum 118 Highway 127, Shoshone, CA, United StatesGet 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.
Free
Andy Zdon, Hydrologist and Hiker Extraordinaire
Shoshone Museum 118 Highway 127, Shoshone, CA, United StatesSprings 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!
Free
Boundary Boondoggle: The Chaos and Confusion of the California/Nevada Border, Presentation and Talk by Deborah A. Fox
Shoshone Museum 118 Highway 127, Shoshone, CA, United StatesFox 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.
Free
VOLEFEST 2025, From Friends of the Amargosa Basin, a celebration of all things Vole!
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!
Wildflowers of Shoshone &Tecopa: An Intuitive Guide
Shoshone Museum 118 Highway 127, Shoshone, CA, United StatesJoin 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!
FREE
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, Len Warren, BIRD MAN OF THE AMARGOSA!
Shoshone Museum 118 Highway 127, Shoshone, CA, United StatesLen 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!
FREE
2025 Raffle
Shoshone Museum 118 Highway 127, Shoshone, CA, United StatesIt's official, the Shoshone Museum 2025 RAFFLE is on!
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20