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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saturday, December 24 | 1:30 p.m. Museum and Stores close early. Have a Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
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 […]
Happy New Year!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thursday Jan 26 | 11 a.m. Doug Hyde Exhibition Walkthrough with the artist, Doug Hyde
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
18th Annual Cowgirl Up! Opening Weekend: Friday, March 31 through Sunday, April 2, 2023 (Exhibition on view through September 3, 2023) Friday March 31 Cowgirl Up! miniatures sales preview, […]
LOVE THE WEST? JOIN US! PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP (DISCOUNTS THROUGH APRIL 30) Since 1969, enthusiastic supporters like you have grown DCWM from a local historical society to a nationally recognized […]
18th Annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West, Invitational Exhibition & Sale On view through Sunday, September 3, 2023. See the 65 artists and their work […]
Desert Adventure Tour: Dutch Oven Cooking at Boyd Ranch. Lunch and transportation provided, $85 members/$110 non-members Tuesday April 4 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., call (928) 684-2272 to register
Learn how to create reverse paintings and get crafty with this workshop with Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica™! Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica™, is an artist, author, and speaker who […]
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 […]
The Desert Caballeros Western Museum is proud to announce the winner of the 2nd Annual Elizabeth Hudson Smith Award, Betty Watt. She will formally receive the award during the Cowgirl […]
Painting workshop in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center with award-winning artist and Scottsdale Artists' School instructor Linda Glover Gooch. This is Linda's 5th year to run this workshop at the […]
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 […]
Special lecture “More than Pocahontas and Squaws: Indigenous Women Coming into Visibility” by Dr. Laura Tohe, presented by Arizona Humanities. Free, made possible by Arizona Humanities. This visual presentation shows […]
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 […]
SUNDAY MAY 14, 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. Celebrate Mother’s Day at the DCWM with special activities and free museum admission for mothers. Enjoy a mocktail “Momosa” then walk through the […]
Thursday May 18 | 10 a.m. -5 p.m. We encourage all lovers of the Western art, Museums and history to visit us or any Museum to show your appreciation for […]
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 […]
Saturday-Sunday May 27-28 | Museum Hours Memorial Day weekend—Veterans and one guest are free. We thank you for your service!
Monday May 29 | Closed Memorial Day, Museum and Stores Closed for the Holiday
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 […]
<!-- --> Dads get in free on Father’s Day, Sunday June 18 from 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Come to the Museum on Father’s Day! Dads get free admission and […]
Tuesday July 4 | Closed 4th of July, Museum and Stores Closed. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
Museum and Museum Stores are closed.
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 […]
19th Annual National Day of the Cowboy, Saturday July 22, 2023. The DCWM marks National Day of the Cowboy, creative activities until 1:30 p.m. The idea behind the National Day of the […]
The public is invited to attend the Preview Reception on Friday, July 28th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Come out for an evening of summer fun – view the […]
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 […]
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 […]
