DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER

BARSTOW, CA

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The Desert Discovery Center in Barstow, California is a state-of-the-art educational facility dedicated to the exploration and celebration of the Mojave Desert. Located in the heart of the desert, the center allows visitors to experience the unique environment, flora, and fauna of the region. The center features interactive exhibits, a 3D theater, and a research library. The interactive exhibits include live animals, dioramas, and interactive displays that allow visitors to learn more about the desert. The 3D theater features a variety of films, including documentaries, nature films, and educational videos.

The research library contains hundreds of books, articles, and other resources on the desert, its animals, plants, geology, and history. The library also offers workshops and classes for those interested in learning more about the desert. Additionally, the center hosts a variety of events and activities, such as guided hikes, field trips, and educational programs.

The Desert Discovery Center is also home to several research projects, including the Mojave Desert Monitoring Project, Mojave Desert Wildlife Project, and Desert Ecology Project. These projects provide important data on the region's ecosystem and help to inform research and conservation efforts.

The Desert Discovery Center is open to the public year-round and offers a variety of programs, activities, and events for all ages. It is a great place to explore the Mojave Desert and gain a better understanding of this unique environment.

DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BARSTOW CA. US MID #8400600462

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Calico Ghost Town Calico Ghost Town - 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo, California U.S.A. - June 15, 2024 Calico Ghost Town was the brainchild of Walter Knott of boysenberry and Knott's Berry Farm fame. It is an accurate as possible recreation of Calico as it was in its heyday. It remains very well kept and is a great combination of fun, desert beauty, and learning. <a href="https://parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/</a>
Calico Ghost Town Calico Ghost Town - 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo, California U.S.A. - June 15, 2024 A nice spot in Calico Ghost Town featuring some of the plants native to the Mojave Desert. <a href="https://parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/</a>
Calico Ghost Town Calico Ghost Town - 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo, California U.S.A. - June 15, 2024 A nice spot in Calico Ghost Town featuring some of the plants native to the Mojave Desert. <a href="https://parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/</a>

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DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER
831 BARSTOW RD
BARSTOW
CA
92311

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DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER Information

MID # 8400600462
Name DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 34.889164, -117.02288
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 071
US Census Tract: 009500
US Census Block: 4003