Cave Creek Museum

Phone (480) 488-2764
Email info@cavecreekmuseum.com
Website https://cavecreekmuseum.org

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  • Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Wildlife Watchers

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

    How well do you know our desert wildlife? Where do they live? Who hunts (predator) and who hides (prey)? Are they carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores? How can you tell? Can [...]

  • The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

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    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.

  • Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Archaeology Expo

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

    How did the early inhabitants of the Foothills live here in the desert without modern conveniences? What kind of homes did they build, what did they eat?  Was life all work without play time? Learn what petroglyphs are plus make your own clay pot! FREE, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS' CLUB OF CAREFREE. Registration is limited and required.

  • Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers: The Night the Grandfathers Danced

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

    This program is for children ages 3-5; however, all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.  "The Night the Grandfathers Danced" -- Step into the life of young Autumn, dressed in her pink fringed shawl ready for her first Bear Dance and explore traditional Native American crafts, foods and objects from museum exhibits. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

  • The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

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    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.

  • Gold Fever Jeep Adventure

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    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.

  • The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

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    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.

  • Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Meet a Miner Day

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

    Immerse yourself in a day in the life of a miner, blacksmith and other characters from Cave Creek's 1800'2 gold mining era. Try your hand at gold panning, experience what children in a gold camp did for fun. Costumed interpreters will guide your family through the historic mining campus and tell stories of the gold-fueled days of the American West. Registration is limited and required. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.

  • Cave Creek Museum’s Annual Miners’ Dinner

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    Harold's Corral 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Join us for our favorite and largest fundraiser, the Cave Creek Museum's Annual Miners' Dinner on March 10, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm. This event will be held at Harold’s Corral, which serves as the official sponsor. You'll be entertained by local favorite Kevin Causey, who is also Master of Ceremony. Plus, special guest Bob Boze Bell will join the fun and meet Poncho, the beer burro!! Also featured is a silent auction, balloon pop, the ol’ miner, western characters and a bake sale, among other activities. Your support and attendance of this event allows the Museum to continue to grow and serve our community and guests. **TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ONLINE. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR TUESDAY MARCH 10 AT 5PM