Searles Valley Historical Society

The museum is usally closed unless there is an event going on like a school reunion. But you can always call and make arangemets to have someone meet you there for a tour.https://news-ridgecrest.com/community-of-trona-the-home-of-several-museums/

The Old Guest House Museum in the middle of 'downtown' Trona near the mineral factory entrance.Even if you're just racing through Trona, this place is worth a stop if you want to check out an awesome collection of artifacts and photographs of local area history. The musuem is small, but larger than you'd expect. Artifacts range from wild west mining equipment to turn of the century items from when Trona was an actual bustling town. The rooms really show off and explain the history of borate mineral mining in the region and why Trona is there. Photographs of old miners, prospectors, factory workers, townfolk, and people of days past line the walls alongside the artifacts. Of particular note to me was the room specializing in the history of Trona high school (go Tornadoes!) and another room that exhibits a collection of old glass power line caps (what a unique collection).So, if you're up for some local and regional history exhibiting the peculiar and unique aspects of life in the Mojave desert, stop by here and take a look. The people in charge of this little museum have done a great job documenting everything in an engaging little display.