This is a must see in Beatty. It documents life in a gold mine town from the Gold Rush to now and contains the greatest range of artifacts I've ever seen in a small museum. It's run by volunteers, so don't forget to be generous with your donation!
Bigger on the inside than it appears from the outside. Sort of a collection of all kinds of things, not just related to mining, Death Valley, or Beatty. Run by volunteers, who are very friendly. Free, but dependent upon donations. Worth a stop, and a donation.
Lots of interesting artifacts and very helpful volunteers.
If you have interest in mining, and the history around Beatty and nearby Rhyolite, the Beatty Museum is a must stop. They have multiple rooms of displays, and a large book selection. The staff is friendly and well versed on the history of the area and Death Valley.
Great photos and information about the founding of the town and some of the characters who lived there. Also a chance to chat with the locals about the place.
Spend an hour here to absorb a good regional history on Rhyolite and Beatty...an impressive museum for a tiny community.
This is a quirky little museum which is worth a visit although the opening hours are limited. If you are in the Death Valley area it is worth popping in.
This museum is right across the street from the El Portal Motel. It houses quite a bit of items on the historical past of Beatty, Rhyolite and areas round about. I found the certificates for the mining companies quite interesting. Also, they have an extensive book rack. If your in for some reading during the evening - Pick up a book or two on the histories of the area. Nice museum.
Knowledgeable docent and interesting displays. Learned about Rhyolite and Bullfrog, early mining towns.
One would not know it from the look of Beatty today, but at one time it was a thriving and busy town. Inside this little museum is an eclectic collection of memorabilia of Beatty's past.The museum staff is eager to answer questions and talk about Beatty's history. Admission is free.Well worth a detour on the way to Death Valley.