Today’s Wild West, Lecture with Mark Bedor

Mark will talk about his TV show, "Today’s Wild West", a documentary style, half-hour series on all things Western, with 32 episodes airing on PBS in 73 markets in 28 states.  It’s the creation of longtime TV Newsman Mark Bedor, who has combined his story-telling skills with his love of the American West to create a […]

Rick Rowley Trunk Show

DCWM 21 N Frontier Street, Wickenburg

Don’t miss Arizona artist Rick Rowley in the DCWM’s Cultural Crossroads Learning Center on Thanksgiving weekend. Rick will be displaying his collection of hand-made ceramic pieces (pictured), wood carvings, and paintings for sale. Rick will also unveil his new work – high-resolution photographic images of the Southwest. Rick will sign his pieces and talk about his process. The Rick Rowley Trunk Show will be held in the Museum’s Learning Center located on the corner […]

Black Friday

Black Friday Sales in Ranch Dressing (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and the Museum Store.

Small Business Saturday

Shop local during Small Business Saturday. Sales in Ranch Dressing (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and the Museum Store (11 a.m.-3 p.m.).

Museum Store Sunday

Sales in Ranch Dressing (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and the Museum Store (11 a.m.-3 p.m.).

Members’ AB Seasonz Trunk Show Preview

Members will meet owner and designer Anna Elizabeth Baum. Anna designs beautiful, beaded serving pieces. She has a true passion for creating beautiful bead-able items into your everyday world. Friday, December 3| Ranch Dressing | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. | Members Only 

Family Fridays

“Chugga Chugga Choo Choo! Join us at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum to celebrate the world of trains. Paint a wooden train car, color an engine, build a train track, and explore the Desert Caballeros Express train exhibit in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center. Activities are free with paid admission: Adults $12, Seniors & AAA […]

AB Seazonz Trunk Show

AB Seasonz Trunk Show Open to the public, Ranch Dressing, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sip & Shop Open to the public, Ranch Dressing, 5 – 7 p.m.

How to Read a Quilt, Lecture with Lenna DeMarco

Lenna is a former professional dancer and choreographer, retired from 35 years as a professor of dance, teaching and performing both in AZ and nationally.  She currently spends her time in researching and writing about quilt history as well as presenting lectures, workshops and trunk shows with her quilting partner Anne Hodgkins. Additionally she is […]

Lecture with Bob Boze Bell

FRI DEC 10, 11 A.M. | Cultural Crossroads Learning Center | Free Bob Boze Bell Bob will share his knowledge and insights on Geronimo, the famous Apache leader and other notable Arizona figures that helped shape the story of the American West. Free and open to the public. His books will be available for purchase […]

“Bill Anton Paints the West” Opens to the Public

Bill Anton captures the American West, but not as biographer. The passion, mystery and grand wilderness that boldly confronts the senses is the West Anton paints. His subject is the West’s caretaker, the cowboy. Anton tells stories with a stroke of his brush, stories of long days, hard work, and the power of man and beast set against […]

Cox Charities kids’ holiday workshop

Kids (school age children currently K-12) will create a collaborative, 3-dimensional art exhibition using paper, paint, scissors, ink, and creativity! Each student will create up to 3 drawings that will be cut-out and combined with others to make one large display. Projects will be taken home at the end of the second day. Free, 1 – 4 p.m. Call (928) […]

Family Fridays

Join us for family fun in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center on the museum grounds. Great for all ages. Take-and-make art home crafts are available.

The Artistry of Oaxaca and Mata Ortiz trunk show

This January 7-9, join the Museum, Ranch Dressing and the Museum Store for the “The Artistry of Oaxaca and Mata Ortiz” Trunk Show in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center. Visit with master artist Oralia Lopez and Mariela Tena as they display their Mata Ortiz pottery. There will be demonstrations with master textile artist Porfirio Gutierrez and master […]

heART of the West Gala, 2022

DCWM 21 N Frontier Street, Wickenburg

Desert Caballeros Western Museum established the heART of the West Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 to pay tribute to people who reflect the unbridled creativity and history of the American West. The heART of the West honorees inspire others while shaping the West's cultural legacy. Join us for a night of celebration! The evening includes […]

$175.00

Desert Adventure Tour: Ghost Towns

Interested in Arizona history and the great outdoors? Our Desert Adventure Tours start Monday, January 17! Join historian Joe Stevens as we explore ghost towns around the Wickenburg area. The tour will begin at the Museum at 9 a.m. for a brief orientation. Stops on the tour will include Octave, Stanton, the Old Congress town […]

Lynn Downey, Dude Ranch Tales

Join us for “Dude Ranch Tales” this Friday, January 21 at 11 a.m. in the CCLC with historian and author Lyn Downey. Downey is a member of the Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, PEN/America, the California Historical Society, the Society of California Archivists, and the Arizona Historical Society. Her debut novel is […]

Bill Anton Gallery Talk

Join us for a special morning with award-winning artist Bill Anton. Bill will take you through his exhibition and share personal stories and insights about his process. This is not to be missed! Free with museum admission. Bill Anton Lecture | Thurs Jan 27 | 11 a.m. | Main Gallery

Sandy Sunseri and Chris Glenn, Chilis and Chocolate 

Lecture: Sandy Sunseri and Chris Glenn, Chilis and Chocolate  Call 928.684.2272 for Zoom reservations or come to the museum on February 14 starting at 11 a.m. Lecture will be in the Learning Center. $10 in person or free with museum admission. $10 for Zoom. Free for members.

SOLD OUT: Desert Adventure Tour: Wickenburg Area Guest Ranches I

Get nostalgic with a tour of Wickenburg’s famous guest ranches. The tour is led by master docent Joe Stevens and will stop at historic ranches, which may include the Hassayampa River Preserve, Simpson Ranch, Remuda Ranch, Monte Vista Ranch, Kay El Bar Ranch, Flying E Ranch, and Rancho de los Caballeros. Lunch at Rancho de […]

Family Friday

March 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Family Friday celebrates a new theme each week. Join us for family fun in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center on the museum grounds. Several stations with hands-on activities will be available. Free with paid museum admission. Free for DCWM members. Free for kids 17 and under.

Apache Film Panel

Don’t miss the Apache film panel discussion in the Museum’s Cultural Crossroads Learning Center on Thursday, March 10, 10:30 am – 12 noon. Join Dr. Eduardo Pagán with special guests Marshall Shore, Arizona’s Hip Historian, and film expert Jim Swift. The panel will show clips from different Western films and talk about representations of the […]

Desert Adventure Tour: Constellation Road

Cost: $75 members/$100 non-members Join master docent Joe Stevens as we make visits to Sayer Station, Town of Constellation, Gold Bar, and Monte Cristo. Lunch provided. Very rough terrain requires sturdy shoes and physical ability. Be prepared for moderate walking. Transportation can be provided. If attendees prefer to drive themselves, they can follow in their […]

Sustaining Circles’ Botanical Tour with Dick Fredrickson

An Exclusive Tour for DCWM Sustaining Circles Members! Join us with Dick Fredrickson for a botanical tour* near Poquette Tank and Vulture Peak. Meet at Los Caballeros Corrals at 8:30am for self-drive to the Vulture Peak area, an approximate 10-minute drive. Refreshments included! *we will walk through desert terrain, please wear closed-toe comfortable shoes and clothing. RSVP […]

Cowgirl Up! Opening Weekend

Get ready for a full weekend of exciting and engaging events! Weekend Schedule: Opening Weekend Package Ticket to attend ALL opening weekend events, including: Exhibition Previews, Patrons Party, Lecture, Awards Dinner, Live Auctions, Chuck Wagon Breakfast, and more. $275.00 per person. Main Exhibition Preview and Miniatures Sale Preview Friday, March 25 – 2:00 – 3:00 […]

Family Fridays

Family Friday this Friday, April 1 celebrates the opening of the 17th Annual "Cowgirl Up!" Exhibition and Sale. Bring the family to join us in a visual scavenger hunt through the exhibition and get creative by designing your own "Cowgirl Up!" boot. The fun starts in the main museum on 21 N Frontier St. Activities […]

Bruce Meier, Saddlemaking

Bruce of Ben's Saddlery in Wickenburg, AZ has built 400 saddles in 39 years, and he estimates with Ben’s saddles, they turned out about 570. The number of repairs to saddles, bridles, and other tack over the years is immeasurable. In the ‘70s and ‘80s, the store produced truckloads of buck-stitched belts with names stamped […]

America’s Longest War: The Apache Wars, 1849-1924

Wednesday April 13, 11 a.m.  Lecture with Dr. Eduardo Pagán, America’s Longest War: The Apache Wars, 1849-1924 America’s involvement in Afghanistan is often referred to as America’s longest war, but the Apache Wars between Americans and Apaches lasted from 1849 and 1886, with some hostilities continuing until 1924. This presentation will cover how one Apache […]

Members’ Appreciation Night

Join us for a progressive wine and hors d’oeuvres shopping experience! Thursday, April 14 | 5:30-7 p.m. exclusively for all DCWM members!  Start at the Main Museum for wine and savory appetizers while you shop and view the Cowgirl Up! exhibition in the galleries, then enjoy delicious desserts in the Museum’s Ranch Dressing store. Members […]

Simplifying the Painting Process from Photos with Linda Glover Gooch

This event is presented by the Scottsdale Artists' School. Please register here. Join Linda at the Desert Caballeros Museum as she teaches a two-day workshop where students will paint a landscape in the museum learning center using photographs supplied by the instructor. The goal will be to create simple designs that have a strong foundation. […]

Congressional Arts Competition for Arizona’s 4th Congressional District

The Desert Caballeros Western Museum is pleased to again host the Congressional Arts Competition for Arizona’s 4th Congressional District. An exhibition of artworks from the Competition will be on view in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center from the afternoon of Monday, April 25 through the awards ceremony on the morning of Saturday, April 30. Since 1982, […]

May Family Friday

Cultural Crossroads Learning Center Engage your mind and your hands during our card-making activity for the whole family. Express your creativity and share your feelings for the people you love. Family Friday celebrates a new theme each first Friday of the month. Join us for family fun in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center on the […]

Mother’s Day

SUNDAY MAY 8, 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Mother’s Day special activities, free museum admission for Mothers. Enjoy our mocktail  "momosas" and walk through the galleries of the 2022 Cowgirl Up! exhibition and sale. All mothers will receive free admission to the Museum in honor of Mother's Day and free "momosas" (available while supplies last). […]

Marking International Museum Day 2022: The Power of Museums

May 18 we will be marking International Museum Day, 2022. The theme this year is “The Power of Museums”. According to a statement published on the International Council of Museums website, “Museums have the power to transform the world around us. As incomparable places of discovery, they teach us about our past and open our […]

Armed Forces Day, Start of Annual Blue Star Museum Program

The Museum will roll out the welcome mat to active-duty military and their families by offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families as part of the Blue Star Museums program. The Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, […]

“Grasp a Glance” Artist Demonstration by V…. Vaughan

Award-winning "Cowgirl Up!" artist, V.... Vaughan will demonstrate her way to “Grasp a Glance”. V.... says, "It is how I begin ALL MY ART. Then I decide whether to continue in color to turn my glance into a painting, or to leave it." Don’t miss this exclusive demonstration in the Museum's Learning Center on Thursday, […]

Memorial Day: Closed

The museum and museum stores will be closed to observe Memorial Day. We will re-open on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Summer hours will be in effect from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sept. 5. Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Closed Mondays and major holidays: New […]

June Family Friday: Plant a Sunflower!

In June we will have a sunflower planting activity. Plant the seeds and take them home in a personal bio-friendly planter. Family Friday celebrates a new theme each first Friday of the month from October through June. Held in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center on the museum grounds. Free with paid museum admission. Free for […]

Father’s Day at the DCWM!

SUN JUNE 19  Dad’s get in free on Father’s Day, Sunday June 19 from 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Each dad will get one complimentary mocktail we are calling the “Prickly Pear Papa” while supplies last. Plus, make dad a “Best Dad Ever!” badge in the Learning Center. The badge-making activity is free with paid […]

The National Day of the Cowboy

National Day of the Cowboy, on the fourth Saturday in July — falling on July 23, this year — is here to prove to us that cowboy culture, despite the misconception that it has faded away over the years and been beaten down by the Information Age, is alive and well. The museum will have […]

West of Center Exhibition Reception

West of Center: Highlights from the Wickenburg Art Club Opening Reception on July 29 from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Free to the public.  On view from July 30, 2022 - September 25, 2022 West of Center will be on exhibit this summer at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. The exhibition and art sale will […]

AZ Herpetological Society Presentation: Arizona Wildlife

Learn about some of our native Arizona wildlife in this hands-on demonstration with actual desert wildlife (animals used for interactions are non-venomous and are proven education animals). Starts at 11 A.M. at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum's Learning Center. Free with Museum admission. Free for kids 17 and under and free for members. This program gives guests […]

Bearcat Family Friday

Every first Friday of the month we host arts and crafts activities in the "make and take" tradition.  Great for kids 3-83 , home-school children, Wickenburg residents and the surrounding community. Usually held in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center on the museum grounds and is planned by our Education staff. Free with paid museum admission. […]

Free Movie Screening: “Mr. Conservative”

In conjunction with our Barry M. Goldwater Photography exhibition, we are pleased to invite you to a FREE documentary movie screening of “Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater” (2006). Join us and scheduled guest, C.C. Goldwater, at the historic Saguaro Theater on 176 East Wickenburg Way. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Movie starts at 11 a.m. Friday, […]

Members’ Appreciation Reception

Members' Appreciation Weekend Starts Friday! October 14-16 is Members Appreciation weekend at the Museum, with a special members’ reception Friday October 14, 5:30-7:00 p.m. including a raffle drawing for a basket of Museum gifts! Receive extra discounts in the Museum store and Ranch Dressing all weekend long! Sign-up online, or call (928) 684-2272, or you can always stop by the museum […]

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Sketching in the Gallery with Artist Rick McGill

Sketching in the Gallery with Artist Rick McGill For all levels. A great way to dip your toes into the world of art. More advanced artists can get great tips on technique from a professional artist with decades of experience. Basic supplies available. Feel free to bring your own. Free with paid museum admission. Free […]

“Arizona Mythical Creatures” with Dr. Eduardo Pagán

Arizona Mythical Creatures Are they for real? In the spring of 1890, the Tombstone Epitaph published a very unusual report. Two ranchers in the Huachuca Mountains shot and killed a “winged monster, resembling a huge alligator with an extremely elongated tail and an immense pair of wings.” Did they kill one of the last surviving […]

Mexican Folk Art Exhibition Members’ Preview

Time and details for the reception to be confirmed. “Mexican Folk Art: Artesanía del Pueblo”, open to the public October 29, 2022 – October 1, 2023. Artesanía del Pueblo: Mexican Folk Art is a journey into diverse, colorful art from various regions of Mexico. Items are made for utilitarian or decorative purposes or created for […]

Mexican Folk Art Opening Day Celebration

Free performance Saturday, October 29 featuring Wickenburg's own Danza Azteca (pictured). Come help us celebrate the opening of "Mexican Folk Art". 11 to 11:15 Welcome and opening remarks, Museum front porch (21 N Frontier St), Executive Director, Dan Finley 11:15 to 11:45 Danza Azteca of Wickenburg, on Frontier Street in front of the museum. **Free […]

Giddy Up Go Gala

A Party to Support Outdoor Youth Education at Boyd Ranch on October 30, 2022 at 4 p.m. Enjoy a catered dinner under the Arizona stars, and a live auction with the infamous dessert auction. Proceeds support educational programming at Boyd Ranch, an outdoor educational center owned and operated by the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Boyd Ranch […]

Spanish speaking tour of “Mexican Folk Art”

Tuesday Nov 1  |  11 a.m.  Spanish speaking tour of “Mexican Folk Art” led by Jackie Pacheco Hancock. Free with paid admission. See our newest exhibition featuring stunning examples of Mexican folk and gain insights on the origins of some of the imagery and styles. To be held in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center.   […]

Bearcat Family Friday presented by The Etnyre Foundation

Every first Friday of the month we host arts and crafts activities in the "make and take" tradition.  Great for kids 3-83 , home-school children, Wickenburg residents and the surrounding community. This week the activities will be inspired by our newest exhibition, "Mexican Folk Art". Usually held in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center on the […]

Wickenburg Home and Garden Tour

Las Senoras de Socorro, Auxiliary of the Desert Caballeros Western Museum is hosting a Cactus Garden Tour of residential gardens in the Wickenburg area. The open air tour will showcase cactus gardens of homes located in Rancho de los Caballeros, Wickenburg Country Club Acres and Wickenburg Ranch. Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022 Time: 9 a.m. […]

Wickenburg Home and Garden Tour

Tickets Available The Day Of Tour! if you would like to purchase tickets in person, they will be available the day of the event at the Wickenburg Community Center during the Holiday Market. 160 N Valentine Street. Look for the flags on the stage for ticket desk. If you would like to go directly to […]

50th Anniversary of the Desert Caballeros Western Museum Fire Discussion, Led by Dr. Eduardo Pagán

December 21, 2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Desert Caballeros Western Museum Fire. Founded in 1960 as a private non-profit institution by Morton Bodfish, Roy Coxwell, H. K. “Mac” MacLennan, Katherine McCrady, and William Weeks, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum took its name from the famous men's trail ride that originated in Wickenburg, Arizona […]

Sketching in the Gallery with Artist Rick McGill

Sketching in the Gallery with Artist Rick McGill For all levels. A great way to dip your toes into the world of art. More advanced artists can get great tips on technique from a professional artist with decades of experience. Basic supplies available. Feel free to bring your own. Free with paid museum admission. Free […]

Black Friday at Ranch Dressing and the Musem Store

DCWM 21 N Frontier Street, Wickenburg

Kickstart your holiday shopping with Black Friday specials on clothing, home decor, books, and more at Ranch Dressing and the Museum Store from 10 am - 5 pm.

Small Business Saturday at Ranch Dressing and the Museum Store

DCWM 21 N Frontier Street, Wickenburg

The holiday shopping continues at Ranch Dressing and the Museum Store for Small Business Saturday. #ShopLocal at your favorite local Museum stores for specials on clothing, gifts, home decor, books, and more from 10 am to 5 pm.

Museum Store Sunday

On Sunday, November 27, 2022, Ranch Dressing and the Museum Store at Desert Caballeros Western Museum join more than 1,800 Museum Stores around the world to offer relaxing, inspired shopping inside your favorite museums and cultural institutions. #MuseumStoreSunday offers a special shopping experience in one-of-a kind stores, showcasing broad assortments of highly curated, unique, mission-specific […]

Museum Store Sunday at Ranch Dressing and the Museum Store

DCWM 21 N Frontier Street, Wickenburg

On Sunday, November 27, 2022, Ranch Dressing and the Museum Store at Desert Caballeros Western Museum join more than 1,800 Museum Stores representing all fifty states, 24 countries, and five continents to offer relaxing, inspired shopping inside your favorite museums and cultural institutions. #MuseumStoreSunday offers a special shopping experience in one-of-a kind stores, showcasing broad […]

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BearCat Family Friday

Need a (free) creative activity for the kids in your life? Join us for BearCat Family Friday presented by the Etnyre Foundation on the first Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy themed art-making activities for the whole family in a museum setting lead by the DCWM education team. Practice your […]

Lecture: Nuestra Virgin de Guadalupe

In conjunction with our “Mexican Folk Art” exhibition we invite you to “Nuestra Virgin de Guadalupe”, a lecture with Dr. Eduardo Pagán. The Virgin of Guadalupe is an ubiquitous symbol throughout Latin America and in the United States. Drawing on history, anthropology, and religion, this presentation will explore the ways in which the native worldview inspires this dynamic […]

Lecture and Book Signing: Bob Boze Bell, Jana Bommersbach, “Hellraisers and Trailblazers – The Real Women of the Wild West”

Don’t miss Bob Boze Bell and Jana Bommersbach’s lecture and book signing at the Museum’s Cultural Crossroads Learning Center at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13. They will be here to talk about their new book, “Hellraisers and Trailblazers – The Real Women of the Wild West”, a book that was three years in the making. Bommersbach explains that […]

Sketching in the Galleries with Rick McGill

Dip your toes into the world of art with us! Try your hand at sketching in the Museum galleries with professional Western artist with Rick McGill, owner of McGill Gallery and School of Art. More advanced artists can get great tips on technique from a professional artist with decades of experience. Open to all levels. Basic […]

“Doug Hyde: Master of Stone and Bronze” Opens to the Public

Concurrently with Joni Falk’s exhibition we will be showing the work of Native American sculptor Doug Hyde. Hyde was born in Oregon and is of Assiniboine, Nez Perce, and Chippewa heritage. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, where he learned from acclaimed Apache sculptor Alan Houser. He briefly attended the […]

“Joni Falk: A Painter’s Western Vision” Opens to the Public

December 17, 2022 — March 5, 2023 The Museum is pleased to present the exhibition Joni Falk: A Painter’s Western Vision, from December 17, 2022, through March 5, 2023. A realist painter of Western still-lifes and landscapes, Joni has lived in Phoenix, Arizona since 1960. She grew up in Chicago and is a graduate of […]

Kids’ Holiday Workshop

Kids’ Holiday Workshop in the CCLC, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. $5 for kids.  We will be making: Miniature felt moccasins, sand paintings inspired by Navajo art, but choosing their own subject and a camel mosaic inspired by Beale Trail Recommended ages 8-12, must be able to use scissors and embroidery needle. There will be 20 spots for this […]

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BearCat Family Friday

Need a (free) creative activity for the kids in your life? Join us for BearCat Family Friday presented by the Etnyre Foundation on the first Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy themed art-making activities for the whole family in a museum setting lead by the DCWM education team. Practice your […]

“The Arts of Mata Ortiz and Oaxaca” Trunk Show and Sale

Cultural Crossroads Learning Center 17 N Tegner St, Wickenburg, AZ

Once again the Mata Ortiz artisans from Mexico will be in the Museum’s Learning Center Friday, January 13 through Sunday, January 15.  Join us for the “The Arts of Mata Ortiz and Oaxaca” Trunk Show featuring the pottery of Jerardo Tena Savdoval,  Norma Cecilia Hernandez Lucero, Mariela Tena Hernandez, Luis Enrique Ortiz Olivas. They will demonstrate the firing of […]

Desert Adventure Tour: Guest Ranches

Desert Adventure Tour: Guest Ranches #1, lunch at Rancho de los Caballeros and transportation included, $105 members/$130 not-yet-members Reserve spaces early as this tour is very popular. A second Guest Ranches tour is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 8. The DCWM will kick off its popular Desert Adventure Tours starting in January. There are limited spots […]

heART of the West Gala

DCWM 21 N Frontier Street, Wickenburg

Saturday Jan 21  |  6 p.m. “heART of the West Gala” honoring Joni Falk and Doug Hyde, main museum The heART of the West Gala was conceived in 2014 to pay tribute to the people who reflect the unbridled creativity and history of the American West, and to recognize those who inspire others while shaping […]

Presentation by Bronzesmith Foundry

Come to an informative presentation by Bronzesmith Foundry's Ed Riley, Wednesday February 1 at 11 a.m. In the Learning Center. Bronzesmith is located in Prescott Valley and they are responsible for numerous public sculptures that dot our local landscape. Their work is also on view in the current exhibition, “Doug Hyde: Master of Stone and […]

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BearCat Family Friday

Need a (free) creative activity for the kids in your life? Join us for BearCat Family Friday presented by the Etnyre Foundation on the first Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy themed art-making activities for the whole family in a museum setting lead by the DCWM education team. Practice your […]

Appraisal Day with Sean Morton

Certified licensed appraiser Sean Morton will be available to identify and provide informal appraisals of fine art and antiques in the DCWM Learning Center. Morton owns and operates Morton Appraisals LLC in Scottsdale. He will conduct appraisals on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be free admission to the Learning Center during business hours. Call […]

Desert Adventure Tour: Guest Ranches

Desert Adventure Tour: Guest Ranches #2, lunch at Rancho de los Caballeros and transportation included, $105 members/$130 non-members, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., call (928) 684-2272 to register.    

History of the Buffalo Soldiers

Enjoy a lecture on the origin and history of the Buffalo Soldiers from 1866 to 1948. The First African-American soldiers to arrive in Arizona at Fort Huachuca were the Buffalo Soldiers in the l890's. The Fort Huachuca Buffalo Soldiers became famous for their bravery in the Spanish American War and for their heroic charge up […]

SOLD OUT: Dave Stamey in Concert

Cultural Crossroads Learning Center 17 N Tegner St, Wickenburg, AZ

The Dave Stamey concert will be held Friday February 24, 2023 in the DCWM’s Cultural Crossroads Learning Center, Wickenburg, AZ. General Seating | Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Museum. About Dave Stamey: Cowboys and Indians Magazine has called him "the Charlie Russell of Western Music." Western […]

Lecture: “Chinese and the Railway” with Dr. Eduardo Pagán.

Cultural Crossroads Learning Center 17 N Tegner St, Wickenburg, AZ

Chinese merchants and laborers made an indelible mark on the history of the Arizona and the West. This presentation will explore the context for their coming to the United States and their work and contributions to the history of Arizona. Free for Museum members and children ages 17 years and under. Included with paid admission. […]

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BearCat Family Friday

Need a (free) creative activity for the kids in your life? Join us for BearCat Family Friday presented by the Etnyre Foundation on the first Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy themed art-making activities for the whole family in a museum setting lead by the DCWM education team. Practice your […]

Mexican Folk Art Exhibition Guided Tour

Tuesday March 7  |  11 a.m. Guided tour in English and Spanish of the Mexican Folk Art exhibition in the CCLC. A great opportunity to ask questions and get a deeper understanding of the exhibition. Free for Museum members and children ages 17 years and under. Included with paid admission.  

Rodeo Presentation with professional rodeo clown, Nate “Shotgunn” Reed

Cultural Crossroads Learning Center 17 N Tegner St, Wickenburg, AZ

Learn about the history of rodeo, origin of rodeo clowns, and development of the clown barrel with professional rodeo clown, Nate “Shotgunn” Reed in the Museum's Learning Center. Reed was voted Barrel Man of the Year for the Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association. He started in rodeo when he was 17 in the Arizona Junior […]

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Sketching in the Galleries

Fun for all levels. A great way to dip your toes into the world of art. More advanced artists can get great tips on technique from an experienced artist with years of experience. Basic supplies available. Feel free to bring your own dry media. Free for Museum members and children ages 17 years and under. […]