Discover this hidden gem
Buried deep in the Mojave Desert is one of the biggest and richest deposits of borax on the planet. There, on the rim of our active Borax mine, you will find the Borax Visitor Center: One of the best-kept secrets of the Southern California desert. Built in 1997, the Center tells the story of borax and the local community.
The Center offers an opportunity to explore U.S. Borax’s 150-year history as an American icon and learn about mining today and innovations for tomorrow:
Historical and geological exhibits
ADA compliant operations overlook
Photo ops
Video theater
20 mule team replica
Gift shop
Borax souvenirs
Download a fact sheet about one of the specimens you can see
Free admission all year
Weather permitting, the Visitor Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry is at 4:45 p.m.), excluding major holidays.
Admission is free, but the Center accepts donations to support local community organizations through our nonprofit Borax Visitor Center Foundation. Parking is also free and accessible to recreational vehicles.
Location and map
14486 Borax Road
Boron, CA 93516
While you’re in Boron, be sure to visit the (unaffiliated) Twenty Mule Team Museum at 26962 Twenty Mule Team Road.
Contact us
Phone: +1 760 762 7588
Email: visitor.center@riotinto.com
The U.S. Borax Visitor Center has an ADA-compliant ramp so everyone can view our Boron operations from the overlook.