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Western Spirit

Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Immerse yourself in stunning art, fascinating artifacts, and engaging exhibits of the North American West.
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  • The Resurrection of Billy the Kid

Current Exhibitions

The West in Miniature

The West in Miniature

The Resurrection of Billy the Kid

The Resurrection of Billy the Kid

Mac Schweitzer: A Southwest Maverick Rediscovered

Mac Schweitzer: A Southwest Maverick Rediscovered

A Decade of Western Spirit

A Decade of Western Spirit

A Fistful of Colors

A Fistful of Colors

Collecting Stories: John Coleman Bronzes from the Collection of Frankie and Howard Alper

Collecting Stories: John Coleman Bronzes from the Collection of Frankie and Howard Alper

Courage & Crossroads: A Visual Journey through the American West

Courage & Crossroads: A Visual Journey through the American West

The Abe Hays Family Spirit of the West Collection

The Abe Hays Family Spirit of the West Collection

Upcoming Exhibitions

Curt Walters: Resilience

Curt Walters: Resilience

Still in the Saddle: A New History of the Hollywood Western

Still in the Saddle: A New History of the Hollywood Western

Upcoming Programs

Dead or Alive: Billy the Kid at the Movies

Dead or Alive: Billy the Kid at the Movies

October 12 — December 14

Annual Holiday Movie: “3 Godfathers” (1948) Dec. 17th

Annual Holiday Movie: “3 Godfathers” (1948) Dec. 17th

Wednesday, December 17 | 6pm

Annual Holiday Movie: “3 Godfathers” (1948) Dec. 21st

Annual Holiday Movie: “3 Godfathers” (1948) Dec. 21st

Sunday, December 21 | 2pm

Go West (1925) Silent Film with Live Piano

Go West (1925) Silent Film with Live Piano

Sun | Jan 25 | 2pm, Western Week 2026

More Programs

Museum Hours


Mondays–Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Sundays: 11 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Extended Thursdays (Nov–Apr): 9:30 a.m. — 8 p.m.

Closed Mondays (May 20 — Sept 15)

We suggest arriving early to allow approximately 2 hours to fully enjoy the museum prior to its closing at 5 p.m.

Voted Best of the Valley by Phoenix Magazine

2025 Inductee

Best of our valley 2024 winner

2025 Voted Best Museum

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2024 Museum Association of Arizona (MAA) Member

East Valley Favorites 2022

2023 Valley’s Favorite

Museum Hours

Mondays–Saturdays: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Extended Thursdays (Nov–Apr):
9:30 a.m.–
8 p.m.

Closed Mondays (May 20–Sept 15)

 

 

       

3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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