Stories have the power to inspire, change history and celebrate cultures. At Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (SMoW), we bring authentic stories to life through Western and Native American art, artifacts and living cultures. Guests see the West from a whole new perspective at our Smithsonian Affiliate destination, which connects visitors of all ages to the Western lifestyle — past, present and future. Located in the heart of Old Town and surrounded by lodging, eateries, shops and galleries, SMoW is a right-sized museum and takes about 1 to 2 hours to tour. Come-and-go same-day admission allows guests to get a bite to eat and return later to experience more. We feature permanent and rotating exhibitions, which keeps the experience fresh so that when guests return at a later date (and they always do!), they see a new perspective again and again. You’ll experience iconic Western art – including contemporary artists’ work – pristine Navajo chiefs’ blankets; a collection of 1,400 examples of Old West cowboy gear; a tribute to the Hopi People with pottery spanning six centuries; and lots of fun social media-worthy photo opportunities, like our Western Spirit Trail 3D illusion mural that literally places you in the Old West. We also offer lots of events, gallery tours and educational activities. Guest experience our LEED? (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified environmentally conscious building. A work of art that tells a modern Western story. Visit us and gain a new perspective of the American West today!
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3830 N Marshall Way
US，AZ，Scottsdale，85251
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Hey partner! The election may be over, but we’re in a race of our own to win AZ Foothills Magazine’s Best Museum of 2025. We sure would appreciate your vote! ??? To do so, follow the link and select the Arts & Entertainment category > Best Museum > and voila! Find Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West and cast your vote. Thank you kindly! https://linkin.bio/smowest
Hey partner! The election may be over, but we’re in a race of our own to win AZ Foothills Magazine’s Best Museum of 2025. We sure would appreciate your vote! ??? To do so, follow the link and select the Arts & Entertainment category > Best Museum > and voila! Find Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West and cast your vote. Thank you kindly! https://linkin.bio/smowest
JOIN US! ?? Bourbon Lore is coming up fast on November 9th and will be a LEGENDARY night with all of the Bourbon Communities’ favorite people in one room! Visit bourbonlore.com for more info and tickets! #Oldtownscottsdale #Scottsdale #westernspiritmuseum #oldtownscottsdaleaz #whiskeygram #mixology #liquor #whiskylover #cocktails #vodka #bourbon
We are ecstatic to announce that our first exhibition from The Eddie Basha Collection is opening on Tuesday, October 8! We invite you to join us on Tuesday for a specialized exhibit tour with Tammy Fontaine, Curator, The Eddie Basha Collection. Tours will commence in the Museum lobby during the following times, and replace the day's normal docent tours: 11:20 a.m. 12:20 a.m. 1:20 p.m. In the event that tours reach capacity we have additional team members available for more touring options: Wade Weber, Director of Education and Andrew Patrick Nelson, Chief Curator. See you there! Image: John Clymer, Alouette, 1974, Oil, 30 x 60 inches.
Join our team! We are seeking an individual with tremendous enthusiasm when greeting our guests upon arrival and making them feel welcomed. They will facilitate retail sales, admission to the Museum, event and membership sales and answer inquiries for information regarding the Museum’s mission, history exhibits, events and programs. Availability needed daytime including weekends and occasional evenings. For more info: https://lnkd.in/gCRXTUJK
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Today we are celebrating the birthday of Arizona's own Indigenous Jazzman/trombonist Russell “Big Chief” Moore. Born in 1912 in Gila Crossing, Arizona (part of the Akimel O’Odham (Pima) Indian Reservation that is now the Gila River Indian Community), Moore collaborated with numerous jazz artists including Charlie Parker, Lionel Hampton, Miles Davis Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, and many others. Moore devoted a considerable effort "for my people" and was proud of his Native American identity. He participated in countless community events and always encouraged Native youth to explore the arts and embrace their cultural heritage. One of Moore’s last performances came in 1982 at the nationally-televised “Night of the First Americans” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where he played his own composition, “Chant for Wounded Knee.” Russell “Big Chief” Moore passed away in 1983. His influence in the jazz scene was boundless and his music has inspired many, transcending into all genres of music. #russellbigchiefmoore #akimeio'odham #pima #louisarmstrong #jazz #trombone
Life of the party? We have an exciting role for you at the Nation’s #1 Western museum! The Event Coordinator will oversee all aspects of event planning, organization, execution and management of all museum events, such as conferences, corporate meetings, lunches, dinners, fundraisers, and weddings. Follow the link to learn more and apply today. https://lnkd.in/gCRXTUJK
From Bob Boze Bell from his research on today's film: When the screenwriter, Kevin Jarre, was fired from the movie Tombstone in the middle of filming, the filmmakers had a mess on their hands. According to one of the producers, a Hungarian dude saved the project by turning the butchered script and reshot and salvaged scenes into a revenge plot. Who was this genius? Find out today, when I introduce the legendary movie in the movie theater of Scottsdale's Museum of the West at 2 P.M. Plus free copies of our collector's edition, above, for the first 30 filmgoers.
My latest piece for Antiques and the Arts Weekly.