Guest Programs at the Museum

Enjoy special programs or events hosted by partner organizations. Ticketing and registration are completed by the organizer. 

Sat | Jan 24 | 7pm

The Firebrigade (1926) Silent Film with Live Piano

Presented by Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

Fire Brigade (1926) is a thrilling silent-era melodrama brought to life with live piano accompaniment by acclaimed composer and accompanist Andrew Earle Simpson. The film captures the high-stakes world of 1920s firefighting—alongside a story of love, loyalty, and danger.

$20 cash only at the door. Proceeds benefit storm recovery efforts at the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting. Learn more at the Hall of Flame website.
Click here for full event details.

Sun | Feb 22 | 3pm

Sonatas of J.S. Bach with Steven Moeckel, Violin

Presented by Arizona Bach Festival

The Arizona Bach Festival returns to Western Spirit for a second year with an extraordinary afternoon of music in the galleries. Join acclaimed violinist Steven Moeckel, former concertmaster of The Phoenix Symphony, for Soul Searching—a moving journey through J.S. Bach’s three sonatas for solo violin, performed amid the museum’s stunning artwork.

Admission includes a self-guided tour of the museum and a pre-concert reception beginning at 2:00 p.m. Each attendee will also receive one complimentary return admission pass to Western Spirit Museum for a future visit.

Tickets are $50 in advance through the Arizona Bach Festival website (recommended) or $55 at the door (if not sold out). This program is presented in partnership with the Arizona Bach Festival, which manages registration and payment online and onsite.

Past Programs

We are proud to have showcased some of the West’s rich history through past programming. Many thanks to the presenters who shared their passion with visitors and helped them engage with the spirit of the West.

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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)

 

 

       

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