Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is open. Stop by and experience great exhibits. The museum is located at 3830 N. Marshall Way, in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale.

 

The museum celebrates the art, history and culture of the American West. It features exhibitions of Western art, historic artifacts and compelling stories of the old and new West, plus exciting events.

 

The $11.4 million, 43,000 square-foot museum is owned by the city of Scottsdale and operated by a nonprofit called Scottsdale Museum of the West.

 

The museum features rotating exhibitions of Western art and cultural treasures on loan from some of the world’s foremost collectors and institutions. Interactive games and activities as well as multimedia kiosks located throughout the galleries engage children and adults, providing insights into the art and artifacts on exhibit.

 

Regular hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Scottsdale ArtWalk Thursdays, the museum will have extended hours through 9:30 p.m.

 

Admission is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors 65-plus and active military, $8 for students and children ages 6 to 17. Admission is free for children ages 5 and under, and special group rates are also available.

 

For more information visit www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org