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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
<!-- --> 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!
Celebrate with us on the 19th Annual National Day of the Cowboy, Saturday July 22, 2023. The DCWM will mark National Day of the Cowboy with a family activity until 1:30 […]
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 […]
The Wickenburg Art Club and the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, cornerstones of Wickenburg’s art community since the 1960s, are excited to announce the return of the “West of Center” art show, […]
Once again the Museum will hold its wildly popular "Arizona Wildlife" presentation. This year Ranger Kevin Thorson from the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant will bring some animal ambassadors […]
Free event: Join Gina Beck, WAC member and owner of “Gina’s Place” in downtown Wickenburg, for a painting demonstration on Saturday, August 26th between 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The […]
Monday Sept 4 | Closed Museum and Stores closed to observe Labor Day.
Nancy Hill, one of the many talented artists of the Wickenburg community, will be conducting a demonstration of her watercolor techniques on Saturday, September 9th. Nancy will unlock the mystery […]
How does she do it? Judee Nuechter creates bold, intricate jewelry that is considered art as much as jewelry. Beads, stones, and charms create pieces that are beautiful and have […]
Join our panel lecture, sponsored by Arizona Humanities featuring Adolfo Castillo, Publisher Editorial & Creative of Western Art Collector magazine part of International Artist Publishing LLC. The lecture will be centered around the subject of […]
A special collection of photographs by critically-acclaimed Western photographer, Scott T. Baxter. Scott T. Baxter works out of his studio on the Cattle Track Arts Compound in Scottsdale, Arizona. He […]
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 […]
Our adjunct curator of history, Dr. Eduardo Pagán returns to the CCLC with a lecture titled, “The Soul of Native America” on October 18 at 11 a.m. This October 9, […]
Date: Monday, October 23rd Time: 11:30 Place: Flying E Ranch Cost; $30 - Order your tickets here. Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us. This event will be open […]
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at LasSenoras.org or “at the door“ the day of event. Will Call: […]
Saddle up for a night of western fun at the Boyd Ranch 'Giddy Up Go Gala.' Join us for an evening of cowboy charm, entertainment, and delicious fare under the […]
Join us for an exclusive public walkthrough of the Scott T. Baxter photography exhibition. Get a firsthand look at the artist's incredible work and gain insight into the creative process […]
Saturday and Sunday Nov. 11-12 in the Museum's Learning Center Join us for a FREE Oralia Lopez Pottery Trunk Show! Explore the exquisite world of Oralia Lopez's pottery creations, showcasing […]
Guest Lecturer, Maurice Crandall "The Curious Case of Captain Smiley: Navigating Multiple Identities (Apache, Veteran, Community Leader) in Early-Twentieth Century Arizona" Tuesday Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. in the Museum's […]
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 […]
Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family and loved ones.
Special savings all day long!
Saturday NOV 25 | 10 a.m. Shop Local Saturday at Ranch Dressing and the Museum Store, until 5 p.m.
Sunday NOV 26 | 11 a.m. Museum Store Sunday at Ranch Dressing and the Museum Store, until 3 p.m.
Experience history come to life with 'Last Ride of the Pony Express,' featuring Will Grant, followed by a special book signing event at the Saguaro Theater. Join us for an […]
Calling all young wordsmiths and aspiring poets! Join us for a delightful Kid's Poetry Reading event, where young talents take the stage to share their creative verses. Prepare to be […]
We have a treat for you food buffs. Our next presentation in the Museum’s Learning Center will be “Deconstructing the Taco”, all about the origins of this favorite dish. The […]
Was violence between American Indians and European settlers inevitable? This question will set the them for our next historical presentation, “Struggles Over the Fate of Native America: An Overview of the […]
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 […]
Sunday, December 24 | 3 p.m. Museum and Stores close at their regular time. Have a Merry Christmas.
Do you have crafty kids in your life? Join us for a special creative workshop just for kids! This year's Kids’ Holiday Workshop is on Wednesday December 27 from 1 […]
Pictured: Benjamin Albert Stahl, Having Their Picture Took (detail), DCWM Collection.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Pagán returns with another presentation, “Adaptive Native America: How the Horse Altered Native American Life”. Since the time that the Spanish first set foot on American shores, the horse was not an […]
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 […]
Marking Black History month, we are pleased to present, "They Did More than Just Drink: How Black Social Clubs Created Communities in Tucson from 1860-1900". Between 1865 and 1870, Black […]
Desert Adventure Tour: Guest Ranches #2, ($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 […]
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 […]
On Saturday, February 24, we are proud to present “Paint Wickenburg: Plein Air”, a site-specific and in-person painting event with the Wickenburg Art Club (WAC). If you are an artist […]
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 […]
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 […]
Desert Adventure Tour of Walnut Grove Dam. Lunch and transportation are provided, $85 members/$110 non-members. Please call (928) 684-2272 to register. Arizona settlers hailed the construction of the Walnut Grove […]
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 […]
Lecture: Japanese Gila River Internment Camp Thursday, March 14, 11:00 a.m. in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center Join us to welcome speaker Midori Hall in the CCLC. Hall was born […]
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 […]
19th Annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West, Invitational Exhibition & Sale On view from March 22 through September 1, 2024. About Cowgirl Up! In 2006, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thursday Apr 4 | 11 A.M. Tom Zoellner, “Rim to River” in the CCLC. Booksigning after lecture. Tom Zoellner, a fifth-generation Arizonan, is the author of eight nonfiction books, including […]
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 […]
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 […]
3rd Annual Western Woman of Distinction Luncheon, Tuesday April 9, 2024. The Cowgirl Up! Western Woman of Distinction Luncheon and the “Elizabeth Hudson Smith Award” ceremony is set to take place on April 9 […]
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 […]
Join us for our Members' Only Appreciation "Art After Dark" Friday, April 12 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. Enjoy a progressive wine and hors d'oeuvres shopping experience exclusively for all DCWM members! Start […]
Las Señoras de Socorro's Ladies' Night Out returns! Celebrate the wonderful art of the Cowgirl Up! 2024 show here at the museum. Cost: $25.00 Includes two glasses of wine and hors d'oeuvres. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunday, April 28 will be the last day to see the exhibition in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center (CCLC) “Mexican Folk Art: Artesanía del Pueblo”, open to the public October […]
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 […]
Sunday May 12 | 11 a.m. Mother’s Day at the Museum, creative activities until 3 p.m. Free admission for moms! Celebrate Mother’s Day at the DCWM with special activities and […]
