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Wickenburg, Arizona

Take a step back in time and feel the excitement and romance of the West at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, known as "Arizona's Most Western Museum." The museum is home to one of the finest collections of Western art in the country and features exhibits that reflect the diverse cultures that have shaped the character of the desert Southwest, including the ranching, mining and guest ranch heritage of Wickenburg and the surrounding region.

Diorama Room Thousands of years of Wickenburg area history are depicted here - a "time capsule" of important people and events that helped shape today's region.

Native American Room Anasazi, Pueblo, Hopi, Navajo: these are just some of the groups of Native Americans that have made Arizona their home. See superb examples of Southwestern Indian arts, crafts, and artifacts.

Mineral Room Gold, Silver, Copper, and Turquoise were vital to the mining history of the West. See examples of these along with our dazzling collection of minerals and rocks, plus our black light exhibit.

Western Art Galleries Discover our fine collection of Western Art. Moran, Bierstadt, Catlin, Russell, Remington, Phippen, to name just a few, provide a wondrous journey through the American West. Special changing exhibitions are also displayed throughout the year.

Cowboy Gear Hays "Spirit of the Cowboy" Collection is one of the largest and finest selections of early working cowboy gear, as well as parade, wild west, movie and rodeo memorabilia ever opened to public view.

Early Street Scene Complete with a saloon, watch shop, livery stable, post office, church, barber shop, and general store.

Period Rooms Visit a turn-of-the-century Victorian home, including a parlor, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and laundry. Period clothing completes the exhibit.

Local History Gallery Temporary changing exhibits from the museum's collection are shown on a seasonal basis.

Adjacent to the Museum is a desert landscaped park that includes a life-size bronze sculpture, "Thanks for the Rain" by Joe Beeler. Picnic tables are available for your use in the park.

The museum's public programming includes exhibitions, lectures, workshops, art classes and tours.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

ATSF Engine No. 761

Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Engine No. 761, an 1890 vintage, is one of the steam locomotive workhorses of the main line between Chicago and the west. Included in the display located adjacent to the historic depot and Visitors Center, is the Tender and the 1900

Wickenburg, AZ Railroad History

Old Post Office

The Old Brick Post Office was built in 1930 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Before the time of the boardwalks, a single window served the people arriving on horseback to get their mail. This may have been the forerunner of the "drive - up window!"

Wickenburg, AZ Historic Buildings

Nature Conservancy - Hassayampa River Preserve

A special piece of Arizona's natural environment is being protected and restored at the Hassayampa River Preserve near Wickenburg. For most of its 100

Wickenburg, AZ Conservation Areas

Jail Tree

This 200 year-old mesquite tree once served as Wickenburg's Jail. From 1863 to 1890

Wickenburg, AZ Pioneer History

Massacre Monument

Dedicated to lives lost in an 1871

Wickenburg, AZ Battlesites

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