The center provides visitor information on the areas geology and history. They also provide a natural history bookstore, and wilderness permits. During the summer, the center gives interpretive programs that feature wildlife, geology, history, wildflowers, junior rangers, and campfire programs. Mammoth Museum Sherwin Creek Rd. The authentic 1927 log cabin, built by Emmet Hayden, displays old mining equipment, memorabilia and photos of early-day Mammoth Camp.
Mining equipment is demonstrated on the weekends during the summer months.
The museum is open daily from 11am to 6pm during the summer. The museum is operated under permit by the Inyo National Forest. Manzanar Natural Historic Site U. S. 395, approximately 6 miles south of Independence During World War II, thousands of Japanese Americans were interned at Manzanar. Visitors who wish to explore the the internment camp ruins can still find walls, foundations, and the remains of some of the internees' rock gardens. Visitors can view some outstanding geological formations that include tufa towers and volcanoes.