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  • January 2026

  • Sat 24
    Featured January 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    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 10:00 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.

  • Sat 31
    Featured January 31 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    SOLD OUT!! Cave Creek Museum Presents: “The Boulders at The Boulders Aren’t Really Boulders” with Stephanie Bradley

    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?

  • February 2026

  • Sat 7
    Featured February 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Cave Creek Museum Presents: Author Roger Naylor & “Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial”

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, United States

    The iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026 and it has stories to tell!  Roger Naylor, renowned author and museum favorite, will discuss the Mother Road’s history and cultural significance. This event will be held at Holland Community Center.

  • Sat 14
    Featured February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    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 10:00 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.

  • Sat 14
    Featured February 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Gold Fever Jeep Adventure

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

    This one-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 adult guests. Advance reservations are required.

  • Sat 21
    Black Mountain Summit Preserve
    Featured February 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Cave Creek Museum Presents: “The Story of Our Stamp Mill, Cave Creek and Phoenix” with Kraig Nelson

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

    Cave Creek’s resident historian and local storyteller, Kraig Nelson, will reveal the captivating and engaging narrative behind the founding of Cave Creek, the road and town, plus the role our stamp mill played in this fascinating history.

  • Sat 28
    Featured February 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    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 10:00 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.

  • March 2026

  • Sat 14
    Featured March 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    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 10:00 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.

  • Sat 14
    Featured March 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

    Gold Fever Jeep Adventure

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

    This one-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 adult guests. Advance reservations are required.

  • Sat 21
    Featured March 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Cave Creek Museum Presents: “The 66 Kid on Growing up on the Mother Road” with Bob Boze Bell

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

    Triple B, B3, Bob Boze Bell is a true triple threat of talent! Bob has lived in Cave Creek for 40 years and knows where most of the bodies are buried, but is willing to tell the (tall) tales and legends about our amazing western history. He will have his paintings and published books of the stories and landscapes that continue to inspire him for display and sale.

  • Sat 28
    Featured March 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    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 10:00 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.

  • April 2026

  • Sat 4
    Featured April 4 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Cave Creek Museum Presents: “The Northern Hohokam Periphery” with Scott Wood

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

    The history of Arizona did not begin with the introduction of air conditioning.  Archaeologist Scott Wood will discuss the rich and fascinating story of the prehistoric occupation and lifeways of the Hohokam people of the Phoenix valley and points north, from the desert foothills to Perry Mesa and Bloody Basin.  Learn insights into how these industrious peoples not only survived but thrived in our seemingly harsh environment.

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LOCATION

6140 E Skyline Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

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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

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LOCATION

6140 E Skyline Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

map to cave creek museum
get directions

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

Newsletter

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