Western Spirit

Scottsdale's Museum of the West

Immerse yourself in stunning art, fascinating artifacts, and engaging exhibits of the North American West.

Purchase Tickets

Current Exhibitions

Woven: Navajo Textiles from the Pelberg Collection

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

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

Working Pardners: Masterworks from the Eddie Basha Collection

Fire of Ages

Visions in Bronze

The West in Miniature

Mac Schweitzer: A Southwest Maverick Rediscovered

A Fistful of Colors

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

The Abe Hays Family Spirit of the West Collection

Upcoming Exhibitions

Woven: Navajo Textiles from the Pelberg Collection

Upcoming 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.

      Excellent rating  
 Based on 4 reviews 
    
  
 
 
      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Well curated very well display of items from the old West
     
   Bob Dalpe 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful museum containing artifacts from the old west , movies of westerns, and beautiful western art. Free tour with knowledge docent Gail.
     
   Phyllis Jonas 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The museum was a lot of fun with art, pottery, hands on activities for kids, and a scavenger hunt that made the visit extra enjoyable.
     
   Jacob Carter 
 
 
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredible western art and history Museum in Scottsdale. Really enjoyed the cowboy gear area with Spurs and chaps and boots and guns. Also, we’re there for western week. Definitely recommend.
     
   Tom VanNess

Voted Best of the Valley by Phoenix Magazine

2025 Inductee

2025 Voted Best Museum

2024 Museum Association of Arizona (MAA) Member

2023 Valley’s Favorite