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Relics from Harmony Borax mining, Death Valley National Park.

Borax Museum

Death Valley National Park


On the grounds of the Ranch at Death Valley, this outdoor museum illustrates Death Valley's connection to borax mining, and presents pioneer-era mining and transportation equipment, including 'Twenty Mule Team' wagons. Ask for a pamphlet in the gift shop out front to help make better sense of it all.


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