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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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  • Curt Walters Resilience Exhibit now on view

Current Exhibitions

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

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

Curt Walters: Resilience

Curt Walters: Resilience

The West in Miniature

The West in Miniature

Mac Schweitzer: A Southwest Maverick Rediscovered

Mac Schweitzer: A Southwest Maverick Rediscovered

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

From the Earth to the Stars: Richard A. Gates Collection

From the Earth to the Stars: Richard A. Gates Collection

Working Pardners: Masterworks from the Eddie Basha Collection

Working Pardners: Masterworks from the Eddie Basha Collection

Fire of Ages

Fire of Ages

Visions in Bronze

Visions in Bronze

Upcoming Programs

Westerns of 1969: Still in the Saddle Film Series

Westerns of 1969: Still in the Saddle Film Series

Feb 8 – Mar 15 | Sundays 2:00 pm

Heroes: Still in the Saddle Film Series

Heroes: Still in the Saddle Film Series

Mar 22 – May 10 | Sundays 2:00 pm

The Process of Painting with Reid Richardson

The Process of Painting with Reid Richardson

Thurs | Mar 26 | 6 pm

Reel Indians: Still in the Saddle Film Series

Reel Indians: Still in the Saddle Film Series

May 17 – Jun 21 | Sundays 2:00pm

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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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 (Memorial Day- Labor Day)

3830 N. Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-686-9539

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