Borax Visitor Center

10/14/2026

Stop by our overlook and see for yourself!

Every year, we produce approximately 1 million tons of borates at our mine in Boron, California.

Two ores—borax (tincal) and kernite—comprise the majority of mined material. These minerals are later refined into borate products that support applications essential to modern life.

Learn more about our borate types and why your boron source matters: https://bit.ly/4yg1dHl

09/25/2026

While we don't have an Emmy statuette, we do have boron ore samples and a fantastic view of a working boron mine! Our hours and location can be found on the U.S. Borax website: https://www.borax.com/about/community/borax-visitor-center

09/15/2026

Stop by our booth this Saturday, Sept 19, during the Twenty Mule Team Days in Boron Park.

We hope to see you there!

09/11/2026

You can learn more and see the mine where our boron comes from at our Visitor Center! Find our hours and location here: https://www.borax.com/about/community/borax-visitor-center

Boron is all around you, even if you never notice it. It's in the screen you're reading this on, the car that got you to work, the insulation in your walls, and the solar panels on the grid.

Boron rarely gets the spotlight, but it makes the things we rely on safer, stronger, and more efficient. A few places you'll find it:

📱 Strengthens smartphone and device screens against shatters and scratches
🚗 Helps car airbags inflate in an instant
🏠 Improves fire resistance in fiberglass and cellulose insulation
☀️ Extends the life of solar panels
🔋 Boosts the storage capacity and life of batteries in phones and electric vehicles

Explore how boron shows up in your everyday life: https://bit.ly/3vOzNO3

08/07/2026

If your outdoor summer adventure includes a road trip, don't forget to stop by and see where this boron actually comes from! We're open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9-5 (last entry at 4:45), excluding major holidays.

Enjoying life outdoors this summer? You can thank boron. You’ll find it all around you.

▪️Barbecue briquettes: Helps them burn evenly
▪️Swimming pools: Keeps water clear and stabilizes pH for easier maintenance
▪️Garden soil: Provides essential nutrition for plants
▪️Fireworks: Assists with ignition and burning vivid color
▪️Outdoor furniture: Guards against mold and mildew in wood

That’s not all. Explore more ways boron shows up in outdoor living: https://bit.ly/4fBuynw

07/10/2026

Join us for an unforgettable experience and take home a memorable souvenir coin or new merchandise from our gift shop! The Borax Visitor Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9am to 5pm, gift shop closes at 4:30. Our hosts are eagerly waiting to meet you, ready to share their knowledge and spark your curiosity! ☺️

06/19/2026

Congratulations to this year's Borax Visitor Center Foundation scholarship recipients:
• Blake Callier
• Bella Job
• Melissa Gonzalez
• Brynn Dadey
• Jace Kostopoulos

These exceptional Boron High School graduates submitted transcripts, wrote an essay outlining their post-high school plans, and were interviewed by a small team from U.S. Borax.

We wish them all success for their bright futures!

06/16/2026

Recently, eight fellow Americans tragically lost their lives in service to our nation – following the crash of a B-52 at Edwards Air Force Base, our neighbor to the south. On behalf of the U.S. Borax Visitor Center, we extend heartfelt condolences to their families, fellow service members at the base, and the entire military community.

Their loss is a loss for us all. We solemnly honor their lives and their service.

06/15/2026

Our Visitor Center is free, but we accept donations to support local community organizations through our nonprofit Borax Visitor Center Foundation. We recently awarded grants to a number of local organizations, including Boron Alive, KCL - Boron Branch Library, Boron High School (part of the Muroc Joint Unified School District) and the Parents Advisory Council, Boron Senior Center, the local 20 Mule Team Days, and the Wind in the Willows Preschool.

Thank you to these organizations for making our community a wonderful place to live and work!

06/09/2026

Borates are used throughout our autos! Check out more uses for boron when you stop by our Visitor Center!

Most people never think about what’s inside their motor oil, airbags, or even the touchscreen display glass in their cars.

But in nearly every system in your vehicle, you’ll find boron. It’s in fuel additives, antifreeze, rubber tires, EV batteries, and essential engine fluids.

Discover all the ways boron keeps your car running reliably and safely: https://bit.ly/3JKaa82