Known as Arizona's Most Western Museum, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum features historical art and artful history. Visitors enjoy "The Best of West," treasures from the Museum's permanent collection with 200 years of art that tells the story of the American West from explorer artists such as Catlin; monumental landscape artists Bierstadt and Moran, to western artists Remington and Russell. Complimentary to its fine art collection are more sensational exhibits that reflect the history and culture of the Southwest.

Exhibits

On view September 24, 2011 at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum,is the "The Best of the West," featuring an array of astounding American Western fine art from its permanent collection; "Spirit of the Cowboy", the largest private collection of working cowboy gear dating from the 1880's to the 1950's, as well as wild west movie memorabilia, spurs, historic saddles, and more.

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