Park Museum Collection Profiles (NPS)

Archeological and ethnographic collections recovered from prehistoric and historic sites within the park's boundaries and associated field records; historic objects, equipment, rare books, pamphlets, letters, journals, diaries, and archives documenting the accounts of early pioneers', miners', ranchers' and visitors' experiences in the park; historic objects and records related to the establishment and administration of the park; collection of historic photographic negatives, prints, and slides; works of art depicting Death Valley's natural beauty and diversity; historic objects, furnishings, architectural elements, and archivs(including original architectural drawings by Frank Lloyd Wright) related to the Death Valley Scotty Historic District; geological and paleontological specimens and associated field records; herbarium housing vascular and non-vascular plant specimens collected from within the park and associated field records; collection of aquatic and terrestrial insects collected from within the park and associated field records; mammal, bird, fish, reptile, and amphibian specimens collected from within the park and associated field records. Museum collection storage and research facilities are located at Cow Creek and at Scotty's Castle.