The China Lake Museum Foundation Invites You...

... to visit and tour the exciting China Lake Museum of Armament and Technology and learn about the rich air and surface weapon systems development heritage of the Navy's premier full-spectrum weapons research, development, and test facilities located in the Upper Mojave Desert at China Lake, California. The Museum is located on the US Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake. A large variety of present and past, US Navy aircraft, weapons and technology are available for close up viewing and scrutiny. In addition the Museum has a well stocked gift shop with books, videos, clothing and other paraphrenalia relative to the museum's exhibits. Much of the weapon development heritage of the China Lake facility--past, present, and future--is unique and irreplaceable, and has been nationally recognized as a critical resource that has provided advanced weapon system development and support for maintaining the United States' unsurpassed military strength from World War II to the present. The history of the China Lake military mission is unique indeed. The museum preserves and displays many unique achievements in naval air and surface armament and technology. Entrance into the Museum is free. Come visit us!!

DETAILED DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE MUSEUM

  • Monday through Saturday
  • 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Closed Sundays and major holidays
  • Guest passes allowing entrance to NAWS China Lake are available for visiting the museum.
  • Contact us at (760) 939-3530 for more information.

In addition, should you have the desire and interest, the Board of Directors of the China Lake Museum Foundation invites you to join us and participate in the support, operation, and expansion of this unique Navy museum and help preserve the history of the "Grand Experiment at China Lake" for today and for the generations to come.

For several years the Museum Foundation has been conducting a building fund in order to finance the construction a new musuem building in Ridgecrest, outside the China Lake facility property, which will allow easier visitor access to the museum. An artist's rendition of the current plan for the new building can be viewed here. If you are interested in participating in, or contributing to, the building fund please link to the 2012 Dinner-Auction Flyer.
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MUSEUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION

The Museum Foundation is currently searching to fill the position of Executive Director of the Museum. Details on the position and a contact can be found at: Executive Director Announcement

An exciting new addition to the Museum's Building Fund is the Museum's sale of engraved bricks. Each purchased brick will be proudly displayed at the Museum with your engraved message. Support the future of the museum and order your personalized brick now!!

The CLMF will hold its 12th annual exciting dinner-auction fundraiser on June 2, 2012. Mark your calendar now to attend and support this year's dinner-auction.!

2012 Dinner-Auction Flyer

2011 Dinner-Auction Pix

Note: The China Lake Museum Foundation is incorporated in the State of California as a non-profit public corporation organized for educational purposes. The Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a charitable organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The pertinent business documents relative to the Foundation's organization and tax status are available for viewing. Additional CLMF documents (Forms 990, yearly audits, et cetera) can be obtained from the CLMF Business Office.

CL museum intro video