Welcome to the Needles Pioneer Museum, Rock Art and the Cemetery
Needles Pioneer Museum & Cemetery
Get to know the Mojave Chief who made the headstones.
The interpretive center introduces visitors to the ancient art of carving in stone. The history of the last Mojave Chief and his role in sculpting the stone seen in the cemetery is highlighted at the museum.
Peopling of North America via the Colorado River.
Local Native American stone tool manufacturing -- the earliest lithic industries are represented from the Gulf of California north to Needles. See examples here.
Gate to the Historic Cemetery
Your tour will not be complete without a trip to "Doc & Doodie's" back yard for a view of the cemetery. Access to the cemetery is currently being negotiated.
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Grand opening to be announced. Fall 2026.
The Needles Pioneer Cemetery Museum is a subsidiary of the Archaeological Heritage Association (AHA), Inc., a non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization registered in California as CT0270528.