THE NERD PAYOFF
Why This Pin Earned Its Place
The collection interprets a prehistoric trade corridor linking California, Great Basin, and Southwest cultures through rare material objects and architecture.
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Regional cultural collections
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Edwards and Oliver collections
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Museum built into Piute Butte
LOOK CLOSER
The Gloriously Specific Details
What to notice
• Regional cultural collections
• Edwards and Oliver collections
• Museum built into Piute Butte
INTERPRETATION · NERD RELEVANCE
The collection interprets a prehistoric trade corridor linking California, Great Basin, and Southwest cultures through rare material objects and architecture.
PLAN THE VISIT
Useful Before You Leave the House
Address
15701 E Avenue M, Lancaster, CA 93535
Hours
Sat–Sun: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Price
Low-cost state-park admission; children 12 and under are free.
Access
Piute Butte terrain is partially closed.
Transit
This remote desert site is best reached by car.
Parking
On-site hard-packed gravel lot.
Photography
Ask before photographing culturally sensitive materials.
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