What was life like as a child during the pioneer days? Was it all work? We don’t think so. Come to the Cave Creek Museum to see how kids had fun in times past. FREE, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS' CLUB OF CAREFREE.
What was life like as a child during the pioneer days? Was it all work? We don’t think so. Come to the Cave Creek Museum to see how kids had fun in times past. FREE, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS' CLUB OF CAREFREE.
What was life like as a child during the pioneer days? Was it all work? We don’t think so. Come to the Cave Creek Museum to see how kids had fun in times past. 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 during the AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™.
Presenter Kraig Nelson shares tales from Cave Creek's wild and woolly history, when cattle and sheep reigned supreme, cowboys ruled the desert and delves in the dark, and murderous past of one of the Town's Founding Fathers.
Join us for our favorite fundraiser, the Cave Creek Museum's Annual Miners' Dinner on March 19, 2024, from 4.30-8.00 pm. We will dine al fresco to a special menu catered by iconic Cave Creek restaurant The Horny Toad while listening to the tuneful stylings of cowboy balladeer Mike Ewing and enjoying a fashion show featuring legendary Watson's Hat Shop and Chico's at The Summit. Don't forget to browse our Silent Auction tables---some amazing items to bid on! All this is preceded by a special run of the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Blacksmithing demonstration. Your support and attendance of this event allows the Museum to continue to grow and serve our community and guests.
Thanksgiving at Janey's!!! This year will be Janey's 3rd Annual "Turkey Palooza" charity event - a 50/50 fundraiser split between the Cave Creek Museum and the Foothills Food Bank! MARK YOUR CALENDAR for 5:45 -10:30pm, Wednesday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Eve) when Janey's will host a 9-artist musical event with the proceeds from the cover charge ($10 cover) going to this fundraiser. AND - It doesn't stop there! In addition, 50% of Janey's Thanksgiving morning coffee/tea sales will also go to the fundraiser! THANK YOU, JULIAN and Janey's!!!
Join us at the Cave Creek Museum, along with our local Paranormal Investigation / Ghost Hunting Team that has been featured on the Travel channel’s Destination Fear and Ghost Adventures, AZ Ghost Adventures, for a night of Historical Hauntings and Paranormal Investigation.
Who knows what treasure lies within? Find out from professional antique appraiser Sean Morton who offers anecdotal assessments of your valuables! Sean has a remarkable knowledge of the history and value of antiques, from readily recognizable to obscure. Donation: $20 per item Limit two items per session with unlimited sessions.
Join local organizations to learn about the archaeology of the Cave Creek area through info booths, gold-panning, pottery making, guest speakers and live demonstrations. No registration required---just come and have fun!
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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