Inside Mojave Moon

Planning a trip to Joshua Tree National Park? Discover one of Twentynine Palms' most unique attractions for lovers of the natural world. Explore hundreds of crystals and mineral specimens, handcrafted fragrances, organic herbs and teas, a curated book selection, and our hidden museum, The Mojave Moon Museum of Natural Curiosities.

Inside Mojave Moon Apothecary in Twentynine Palms, featuring handcrafted fragrances, crystals, minerals, herbs, and natural curiosities just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park.
Organic herbs, loose-leaf teas, handcrafted fragrances, and botanical goods displayed inside Mojave Moon Apothecary in Twentynine Palms, California.
Explore hundreds of crystals, mineral specimens, handcrafted fragrances, books, herbs, and natural curiosities at Mojave Moon Apothecary in the Twentynine Palms Historic Plaza.
A collection of polished crystals, mineral specimens, and gemstones displayed at Mojave Moon Apothecary near Joshua Tree National Park.

The Museum of Natural Curiosities

The smallest museum you'll ever get lost in.

Tucked away inside Mojave Moon Apothecary, The Museum of Natural Curiosities features rotating, shoppable exhibitions exploring geology, paleontology, entomology, botany, and the strange beauty of the natural world.

Each immersive experience transforms the museum into a new world — from Victorian curiosity cabinets to glowing blacklight worlds like Planet Zelatron.

Unlike a traditional museum, many of the specimens on display are also available to purchase, making each visit a treasure hunt.

The Mojave Moon Museum of Natural Curiosities features rotating natural history exhibitions inspired by Victorian curiosity cabinets, antiques, entomogly, and botanical collections.
Planet Zelatron, an immersive blacklight exhibition inside the Mojave Moon Museum of Natural Curiosities, featuring fluorescent minerals, meteorites, glowing plants, and interactive displays.
Natural history specimens including shells, fossils, minerals, preserved insects, and botanical curiosities displayed at the Mojave Moon Museum of Natural Curiosities.
A rotating exhibition inside the Mojave Moon Museum of Natural Curiosities in Twentynine Palms, California, exploring geology, paleontology, entomology, botany, and the wonders of the natural world.

Upcoming Events

  • MUSEUM OF NATURAL CURIOSITIES - The Nautilus Rooms

    The Nautilus Room - Oceanic Curiosties

    CURRENT EXHIBITION
    April - July 2026

    A Victorian-inspired parlor filled with seashells, coral, maritime antiques, and natural history specimens celebrating the mysteries of the sea.

  • Planet Zelatron

    UPCOMING EXHIBITION
    August 2026

    Our immersive blacklight experience is back for its 3rd year with giant glowing flowers, space rocks, alien artifacts and more during the Area 29 Galactic Gathering

  • Space Jam

    SPECIAL EVENT
    August 16th 2026
    7-10pm

    An out-of-this-world dance party and night of cosmic fun under the stars. Part of the 3rd annual Area29 Galactic Gathering.

  • Holistic Health Fair

    SPECIAL EVENT
    September 27, 2026
    Noon - 5pm

    A outdoor community event celebrating the healing qualities of the desert. Registration is now open. Click here!

Plan your visit

 

Mojave Moon Apothecary
5688 The Plaza
29 Palms Historic Plaza
Twenynine Palms, CA 92277

Just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park north entrance.

Store & Museum Hours
Thursday - Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Current Exhibition
The Nautilus Room - Oceanic Curiosities

On display April through July 2026

Museum Admission
Free during regular business hours.

Phone
(760) 401-8040