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The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

*** 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.

Cave Creek Museum2025-11-10T19:38:45-07:000 Comments

CANCELLED–The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

*** 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.

Cave Creek Museum2025-11-21T10:48:41-07:000 Comments

The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

*** 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.

Cave Creek Museum2025-10-29T08:58:54-07:000 Comments

The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

*** 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.

Cave Creek Museum2025-09-08T10:39:30-07:000 Comments

Cave Creek Museum’s Annual Miners’ Dinner

Join us for our favorite fundraiser, the Cave Creek Museum's Annual Miners' Dinner on March 25, 2025, 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, with special guest, Master Gunslinger Johnny Hotshot! Interactive entertainment also includes artists Lance Headlee, Marless Fellows and Nancy Brieman and a blacksmithing demo as well as an opportunity to pan for gold. 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.

Cave Creek Museum2025-03-15T09:33:00-07:000 Comments

Ask A Curator with Tamsin Wolff

Learn to care for your own personal collections of textiles, ceramics and glass with behind the scenes insights from our very own Tamsin Wolff. Tamsin is a graduate of Towson Universty and has worked 40 years as an educator and consulted in major east coast museums. In the conversational style of this program, you'll love getting into the vault (figuratively) and take educational handouts home with you. Join Tamsin for this fun learning experience! Reservations not required.

Cave Creek Museum2025-02-11T16:22:57-07:000 Comments

Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Desert Discovery Day

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.

Cave Creek Museum2024-10-04T11:18:04-07:000 Comments

OPENING DAY!

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.

Cave Creek Museum2024-09-20T12:31:46-07:000 Comments

SPAGHETTI WESTERN: DINNER WITH A SIDE OF HISTORY

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.

Cave Creek Museum2024-09-24T16:16:32-07:000 Comments

Gold Fever Jeep Adventure

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.

Cave Creek Museum2025-09-03T15:44:50-07:000 Comments

The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

CANCELLED–The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

Cave Creek Museum’s Annual Miners’ Dinner

Ask A Curator with Tamsin Wolff

Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Desert Discovery Day

OPENING DAY!

SPAGHETTI WESTERN: DINNER WITH A SIDE OF HISTORY

Gold Fever Jeep Adventure

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AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE

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480-488-2764

LOCATION

HOURS

AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE

VISITOR SERVICES

480-488-2764