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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

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

E. Bowman, PRCA Champ

Everett Bowman made Wickenburg his home after a highlighted career as a World Champion, All-Around Cowboy. Born in Hope, New Mexico in July, 1899, Everett Bowman was World Champion in 1935 - 1937; champion steer wrestler in 1930, 1935 and 1938; champion steer roper in 1927;

Wickenburg, AZ Famous People

Santa Fe Depot

The Santa Fe Depot at Wickenburg, Arizona, was the last of the original wooden depots on the Santa Fe Railroad Line by the 1920s, when Santa Fe decided the "old wooden depot"

Wickenburg, AZ Railroad History

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

Desert Caballeros Western Museum

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."

Wickenburg, AZ Museums

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