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City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events.
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Reviews — 8
Cannot explain how wonderful this museum is! Rich western history paired with art. The museum is two levels with an outdoor exhibit as well. There are stairs and an elevator for those who need assistance to the second floor. Allow *at least* an hour. There are a few hands-on activities for kids including a scavenger hunt if they are interested. Found in Old Town Scottsdale.
I Love this museum. A must go to if you are visiting Scottsdale. To see Andy Warhols Geronimo. John Coleman's bronze statues and Hopi pottery that's 500 years old. Wow. Bring your out of town guest.
Visited with my children for a field trip. What a magnificent experience!! The staff is very patient, creative and engaging. The museum exhibits and artwork are captivating and the children enjoyed every second.
Very cool museum in Old Town Scottsdale. Lots of bronzes & western displays. Fairly expensive admission fee for small museum.
My husband wanted to visit for his birthday. He loves western culture. The museum exceeded his expectations by far. We actually spent almost 3 hours there. I loved the sculptures the most! Everyone working at the museum were so friendly, helpful, and nice.
We got there around 1pm and assumed that we’d maybe stay an hour or two. We finally tore ourselves away shortly before the 5pm closing. My top tip, look for Tony! He was very friendly and knew everything about the place. Look for the painting on a wall and extending onto the floor. He posed us on that and took a photo that’s incredible, you’re placed right into the painting. He also taught us how to properly tie a hitch knot to hitch your horse. And he explained the principles behind the three D artwork building in the hallway. There were incredible things to see just spread out around the museum. And that’s ignoring the fantastic artwork of Andy Warhol and others, the great photography, and the western memorabilia. I could have spent a couple of days in the museum.
I recently visited Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, and it was amazing! The museum is all about the history of the American West, and it's done really well. They have cool stuff like art and old things from the Wild West. The building looks fancy but still feels cozy and welcoming. You can learn about Native Americans and cowboys, and it's interesting. The museum tells stories about how the West was a long time ago. It's not too big, so you can see everything without getting tired. If you're curious about the Wild West, this museum is the place to go.
