Events for May 27, 2024 - March 6, 2024

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 their families as part of the Blue Star Museums program. The Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star […]

<!-- --> 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 dads also get one non-alcoholic “Prickly Pear Papa” beverage (while supplies last) in the Museum’s Learning Center. To make sure dad looks the part, we […]

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 p.m. Start the day with a “Buckaroo Passport.” We will have eight centers for visitors to explore and be given a sticker for their passport. Also make […]

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 artwork, vote for your favorite piece of art for the People’s Choice award, enjoy refreshments, and meet our honored guests for this special opening! 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, a community-curated exhibition and sale. Each summer, the Museum hosts the Wickenburg Art Club which curates a selection of artwork by its talented members. This […]

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 and will talk about a wide range of subjects related to Arizona wildlife. Come early to get your seat. The AZ Wildlife presentation is free […]

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 demonstration is in conjunction with West of Center: Highlights from the Wickenburg Art Club, an exhibition and sale of artwork by Wickenburg’s talented local artists. […]

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 of watercolor as you watch her create a beautiful desert landscape. Nancy will work on a desert scene while she shows you how to create […]

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 unique, story-telling properties. During this demo, Judee will explain her process and materials, as well as demonstrate how she accomplishes the intricate beading technique that […]

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 collecting artifacts and artwork. Panelists: Adolfo Castillo—publisher of Western Art Collector and private collector; Dan Fout—private collector and lender to Artesania del Pueblo; Diana Pardue—chief curator at Heard Museum, […]

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 has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years. His fine art photography work of the American West captures the dichotomy between the elegance […]

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, we mark “National Indigenous People’s Day” and November celebrates “National Native American Heritage Month”. “The Soul of Native America” will be an in-depth presentation on […]

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 to everyone, so if you have girlfriends that might enjoy an afternoon out please invite them along. It's a great time to get involved and […]

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: Tickets and maps will be picked up and at the Wickenburg Community Center at 160 N. Valentine Street on the day of the event. Doors […]

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 behind the masterpieces. This will be led by the photographer himself, Scott T. Baxter and guest curator James Burns. Admission is free and made possible […]

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 Learning Center This talk explores the life of Ismalee, a Dilzhe'e Apache who served as a Scout in the U.S. Army and was variously known […]

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 informative and engaging journey back in time as we explore this iconic chapter in America's frontier history. The Last Ride of the Pony Express is a uniquely tenacious […]