Maynard Dixon. Kit Carson with Mountain Men. 1935, Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the Peterson Family Collection.
Our Featured Exhibit
Light and Legacy:
The Art and Techniques of Edward S. Curtis
October 19, 2021 – April 30, 2023
Arizona Highways recently filmed and broadcast an informative and entertaining tour of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West with Dr. Tricia Loscher, Assistant Director of Collections, Exhibitions and Research. Dr. Loscher describes the founding of the museum, its unique, environmentally conscious architecture, storytelling mission, and outstanding docent program. Dr. Loscher also walks viewers through some of the fascinating exhibitions, artworks, and artifacts, encouraging visitors to “Find Yourself in the West.”
Upcoming Events
Exhibitions On View
Women of the West: Highlights from The Fran and Ed Elliott Southwest Women Artists Collection
Ongoing
Canvas of Clay: Hopi Pottery Masterworks from The Allen and Judith Cooke Collection
Ongoing
CURRENT HOURS
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday (November-April)
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday (May-October)
11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday
Closed Mondays
We suggest arriving early to allow approximately 2 hours to fully enjoy the museum prior to its prompt closing at 5pm.
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Reviews
Ranked #1 Museum in Scottsdale!
Great museum of Western Art!!
Amazing exhibits and art
Marvelous Collection of Western Art and Treasures
PRESS
The New York Times feature
The Los Angeles Times covered our exclusive
Goldwater photography exhibition
True West Magazine has continually rated us “The Nation’s Best Western Museum”
(2021 Editors’ Choice)
What’s New
Museum Named Nation’s
“Best Western Museum”
The people have spoken! In the January 2021 issue of True West magazine, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West was named the nation’s “Best Western Museum” by its readers. This readers’ choice award builds upon the museum’s previous recognition as the editors’ choice “Best Western Museum” in 2016, 2017, and 2018… (Read More)
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ADMISSION PRICES
Adults: $20
Seniors (65+) and Active Military: $15
Students (Full-time with ID) and Children (6-17): $9
Members and Children 5 and under: FREE
For more information, contact Visitor Services at 480-686-9539