Join Cave Creek Museum for our first day of the 2024-2025 Season! Enjoy new and refreshed exhibits---we've been working hard all summer to bring to our community and visitors displays that will continue to share the history of Cave Creek, Carefree and the Desert Foothills area.
Desert hiking expert Paul Diefenderfer shares tips and techniques to make your adventures in the desert safe and survivable.
*** 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.
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 10 guests. Advance reservations are required.
Join us in Cave Creek Museum’s Historic Church to enjoy Tom McGuire’s explorations of unique, remote and intriguing locations in the American Southwest, from ghost towns and cultural oddities to spectacular and little-known landscape features.
*** 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.
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 10 guests. Advance reservations are required.
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?
Since the 1930s, Harold's has been THE place in Cave Creek to gather for libations and food. Follow the footsteps of the old miners and cowboys, and make tracks to join us for the 10th Annual Spaghetti Dinner at Harold's benefiting Cave Creek Museum.
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 12th annual Desert Discovery Day, a fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. FREE, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS' CLUB OF CAREFREE.
*** 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.
Presenter Roger Naylor shares his excitement of Arizona's national parks -- 34 units in all, blanket Arizona from border to border. He specializes in national and state parks, lonely hiking trails, twisting back roads, diners with burgers sizzling on the grill, small towns, ghost towns, and pie. Don't miss this fun & informative program!
Open October through May
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday:
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Closed Holidays)
2nd Saturday of the Month at 10:00 am
6140 E Skyline Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Open October through May
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday:
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Closed Holidays)
2nd Saturday of the Month
10:30 am – 4.30 pm
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