In his artistic representations, Howard Post is continually inspired by his experiences from living in the American West. A third-generation Arizonan, Post utilizes traditional Western themes in his paintings based on what he knows: ranching and the rodeo. Over his 30-year career, he has become one of the foremost contemporary Western painters of the twenty-first […]
Pictured: Benjamin Albert Stahl, Having Their Picture Took (detail), DCWM Collection.
Meet in the Main Museum lobby at 11 a.m. Weekly Museum Tours every Friday through April. Free with paid Museum admission. No reservation required. Hear from our trained volunteer guides about the stories, the history and the little-known facts about the hundreds of pieces we have on display.
Join us for BearCat Family Friday at the DCWM! Experience a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities, including interactive exhibits, guided tours, and special programs highlighting the rich history and culture of the American West. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to explore the Wild West with your loved ones and create lasting memories together. Activities for […]
This January 12-14, join us for the “The Artistry of Oaxaca and Mata Ortiz” Trunk Show and Sale in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center (CCLC). Visit with master artist Jerardo Tena and Mariela Tena as they display their Mata Ortiz pottery. There will be demonstrations by master pottery artist Jerardo Tena. A Selection of Oaxacan (pronounced Wa-Haw-Ken) […]
Calling all members! Join us for an exclusive Mata Ortiz Trunk Show Members' Preview. Be the first to explore and acquire unique Mata Ortiz pottery pieces before they're available to the public. Don't miss this special opportunity to add exceptional artistry to your collection. For members only in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center (CCLC). Call […]
Meet in the Main Museum lobby at 11 a.m. Weekly Museum Tours every Friday through April. Free with paid Museum admission. No reservation required. Hear from our trained volunteer guides about the stories, the history and the little-known facts about the hundreds of pieces we have on display.
Come to DCWM and participate in an interactive painting workshop on January 12th, 2024. Each participant will select their own Oaxacan woodcarving to paint with artist Julia Fuentes Santiago. Julia was born in the village of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca in 1976. Julia is the daughter of the world-famous Master Carver Epifanio Fuentes and Laurencia […]
Sunday, Jan. 14 is the last day for thee “The Artistry of Oaxaca and Mata Ortiz” Trunk Show and Sale in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center (CCLC). Visit with master artist Jerardo Tena and Mariela Tena as they display their Mata Ortiz pottery. There will be demonstrations by master pottery artist Jerardo Tena. A Selection of Oaxacan […]
Desert Adventure Tours are back! Join us for a tour of Wickenburg-area Guest Ranches on Tuesday, January 16 at 9 a.m. – ($105 members/$130 not-yet-members). The tour is led by master docent Joe Stevens and will stop at historic ranch locations which may include the Hassayampa River Preserve (Garden of Allah guest ranch), Simpson Ranch, Remuda Ranch, Monte Vista Ranch, Kay […]
On Wednesday January 17 at 11 a.m., well-known Arizona guide and author Roger Naylor will be on hand to present his latest book, "Awesome Arizona: 200 Amazing Facts about the Grand Canyon State" in the Museum's Learning Center. Naylor will show slides, read excerpts from his book, and will answer some questions from the audience. […]
Meet in the Main Museum lobby at 11 a.m. Weekly Museum Tours every Friday through April. Free with paid Museum admission. No reservation required. Hear from our trained volunteer guides about the stories, the history and the little-known facts about the hundreds of pieces we have on display.
Howard Post: Western Perspectives Meet the artist and get an exclusive tour led by Howard Post himself. Exhibition walkthrough in the main galleries. Meet in the main lobby.
Meet in the Main Museum lobby at 11 a.m. Weekly Museum Tours every Friday through April. Free with paid Museum admission. No reservation required. Hear from our trained volunteer guides about the stories, the history and the little-known facts about the hundreds of pieces we have on display.
Join our exciting Desert Adventure Tour exploring Ghost Towns! Take the wheel on this self-drive adventure and uncover the intriguing history of these abandoned settlements. Stops on the tour will include Octave, Stanton, the Old Congress town site and cemetery, and the Garcia Cemetery. The tour will conclude in Wickenburg by 3:00 p.m. Participants will […]
Meet in the Main Museum lobby at 11 a.m. Weekly Museum Tours every Friday through April. Free with paid Museum admission. No reservation required. Hear from our trained volunteer guides about the stories, the history and the little-known facts about the hundreds of pieces we have on display.
Join us for BearCat Family Friday at the DCWM! Experience a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities, including interactive exhibits, guided tours, and special programs highlighting the rich history and culture of the American West. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to explore the Wild West with your loved ones and create lasting memories together. Activities for […]
Saturday Feb. 3 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Learning Center Certified licensed appraiser Sean Morton will be available to identify and provide informal appraisals of fine art and antiques in the DCWM Learning Center. He will conduct appraisals on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring fine art, jewelry, rugs and antiques. No guns, sports […]
