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The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10 am! The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated only during these events.

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Cave Creek Museum Presents: Black Mountain: A Study in Black and White

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

A layman’s overview of the geology of the Desert Foothills. If the boulders at The Boulders aren’t really boulders, what are they? Why is Black Mountain black—and why do saguaro mostly grow on the west slope?

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Cave Creek Museum Presents: Archaeology of the Tonto National Forest

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Do you know about about the rich heritage of Tonto National Forest that reaches thousands of years into the past? Originally home to several prehistoric Indian groups, this vast area was colonized over a thousand years ago!

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The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10 am! The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated during the AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™.

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Gold Fever Adventure

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

This first-of-its kind adventure tour is the perfect way to spend an exciting day learning about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the "Gold Fever" within yourself. You'll interact with the knowledgeable guide and follow the same vein of gold that Old Rackensack chased in 1880. This mine was were instrumental in the founding of Cave Creek. Limited to 9 guests. Advance reservations are required.

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Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: SSSSSNAKESSSSS!

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Do you find snakes interesting? Or are they more of something that you fear? You can meet some snake ambassadors and learn all about the types of snakes that call Arizona home. FREE, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS' CLUB OF CAREFREE.

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The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10 am! The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated only during these events.

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Cave Creek Museum Presents: German Prisoners of War in Arizona

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Do you know the base of Papago Buttes had a sprawling German prisoner-of-war camp? Through dozens of photos and in the words of the P.O.W.s, the American soldiers who guarded them, and Phoenix citizens who lived nearby, spend time within the razor-wired confines of what was one of Arizona’s largest prison camps.

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The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10 am! The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated during the AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™.

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Gold Fever Jeep Adventure

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

This first-of-its kind adventure tour is the perfect way to spend an exciting day learning about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the "Gold Fever" within yourself. You'll interact with the knowledgeable guide and follow the same vein of gold that Old Rackensack chased in 1880. This mine was were instrumental in the founding of Cave Creek. Limited to 9 guests. Advance reservations are required.

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Cave Creek Museum’s Annual Miners’ Dinner

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Join us for our favorite fundraiser, the Cave Creek Museum's Annual Miners' Dinner on March 19, 2024, from 4.00-8.00 pm. After enjoying signature cocktails, we will dine al fresco to a with an all new special menu and entertained by local favorite, Kevin Causey. Interactive entertainment includes artist Lance Headlee, a Golden Reef Stamp Mill run and blacksmithing demo as well as an opportunity to pan for gold. After dinner, join in or just have fun watching as we work off those calories with line dance lessons in the glow of our newly restored Gazebo! And as usual, our Silent Auction is offering a variety of goodies to suit every taste and pocket--bring your wallet! Your support and attendance of this event allows the Museum to continue to grow and serve our community and guests.

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The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10 am! The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated during the AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™.

LOCATION

6140 E Skyline Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

map to cave creek museum

HOURS

Open October through May

Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday:
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Closed Holidays)

AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE

2nd Saturday of the Month at 10:00 am

VISITOR SERVICES

480-488-2764

LOCATION

6140 E Skyline Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

map to cave creek museum

HOURS

Open October through May

Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday:
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Closed Holidays)

AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE

2nd Saturday of the Month     

10:30 am – 4.30 pm

VISITOR SERVICES

480-488-2764

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