The open air museum is neat, and also a weird juxtaposition to the ghost town. There are plaques in front of each building with historical information, which was a nice touch. If you have time to spare it's worth the drive.

Amazing place! Unusual art creations, history of a powerful small town that had a short life but still educates today because of restoration and information shared by signs and the docents. Already been back in January. Will be going again to share with others and reconnect with a cool spot. Great barbeque in Beatty at Smokin J's Barbeque.

We came across Rhyolite in 2003 whilst driving from Las Vegas to Yosemite. We stopped at a cafe outside the Death Valley entrance and the owner said we should stop there and gave us some history. There was only 1 plague giving some information at the time and they were just starting working on the area. But it was 0845 and we were the only ones in the area and it was so eerily, there was even tumble weed and birds circling the area. You couldn't get anywhere need the saloon, it was closed off but you could see inside, there were tables and glasses smashed (I am sure from kids going at night), but it was unbelievably creepy. These photos show how much work they have done on the ruins, which in some ways is a shame. But our short visit will never be forgotten and I hopefully one day we can return. I will have to find our photos.

Worth visiting Rhyolite ghost town if you're interested in the history. Imagine this town was thriving back in the day until 1907 (financial panic) where its the beginning of the end. It's 11 - 12 mins drive from Beatty town (where we stay for the night). Just beware of your surrounding especially the train station/railway area.