We were hoping to go in but we were two hours early. The outside pieces are still worth taking the…read moretime for. The train car was massive. Must have been difficult to put on display.

There are limited sites to traverse when out in these neck of the woods. Hence, I was stoked when i…read morespotted Ajo Museum during my scouting. Nothing beats local/historical spots to learn about random stuff. The path to this location is somewhat difficult because of isolation rather than roads. Unfortunately for us, this museum was closed on Sat at 3pm. I didn't get to look around, but i was able to peek through the various windows to get a brief glimpse. and I would like to come back. The exterior has enough stuff plus the structure to provide a good 15-30 min experience to learn about local affairs, structures and topography which is more than just desert heat. Access/Roads: To get to the site is unpaved roads. When your headed here there will be a huge structure that one may assume is the museum but that is someone's house. The museum appears to be an old church. The unpaved roads is super short but still rough for the inexperienced so please exercise caution. Parking: Free. Plenty space on the dirt. Distance: Phoenix (north from Ajo) is appx 120 miles or two hour drive. Yuma, AZ (west from) is appx 160 miles or 2.5 hours. Tucson, AZ (east) is appx 135 - 170 miles or 3 hrs (depends on route). Mexico (South) less than an hour. Costs: Free Nearby Attractions: ICE facilities & checkpoints (forced). Organ Pipe National Monument (South). This is main attraction nearby. Sonora Desert (North) Yuma Territorial Museum (West) Saguaro National Park (East) Other Notes: ICE/DEA checkpoints. There is one to the south and one to the north from Ajo. The checkpoints only stop vehicles traveling northbound on HWY 85. One of the agents asked "Are you a U.S. citizen?" My reply was laughing. He replied "What's so funny?" I said, "No one ever asked me that." The nice agents and I had a brief conversation revolving around my intent in the area because Organ Pipe Cactus National Park was not a popular location. However, it was for me. He was satisfied with my traveling acumen and allowed us to pass. Not to mention the other agents were looking through my windows and all that during our conversation. This is an inconvenience but its understandable considering the type of illicit behavior that occurs near the border. Warning for all you Californians. The agent told me at the end that "Californians who go through here are typically up to no good." And wished us safe travels. If you are a Cali native and travel through here, the agents will assume you are up to nefarious activities so be prepared to convince them that you are not to prevent further hassles and time wasting. If you are up to no good then I hope they put you in the slammer. I can't wait to come back~!