Visit the Wetland
The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve is accessible through the main entrance of El Rancho de Las Golondrinas (not accessible from Frontage Road).
Access to the wetland preserve for self-guided walks is included with your museum admission. Your entrance fee helps to fund maintenance, restoration efforts, and educational programming for the wetlands. Learn more about the Wetland Preserve and restoration efforts.
The entrance to the wetlands is an approximately 15–20 minute walk from the museum entrance and the trail around the preserve is approximately 1 mile long. Please bring water, sun protection, and comfortable footwear.
Tours and Special Arrangements
Guided tours of the wetland preserve are available upon request. Special arrangements may be made for people with mobility limitations. Please contact us for more information about planning your visit.
Rules and Policies
The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve is a delicate ecosystem, so please respect the following policies when visiting:
Stay on the trails (walking off-trail disturbs delicate biocrust soils)
No Dogs
No Littering
No Foraging or Picking Plants
No Smoking
No Fishing or Hunting
No Camping or Fires
Seasonal Hours
Open June–October
Wednesday–Sunday
10am–3pm
