Cave Creek Museum

Address
6140 E Skyline Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 United States Get Directions
Phone (480) 488-2764
Website www.cavecreekmuseum.org

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  • Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers: There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea

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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.  "There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea" -- Our coyote swallows increasingly larger desert animals, including a cactus, western hat and more in this humorous rhyming tale. We will walk the museum to find some of them and explore them. This event is FREE thanks to the financial support 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.

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

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    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.

  • 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.

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

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    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.

  • Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers: Wonkey Donkey

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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.  "Wonkey Donkey" Follow this donkey and ours throughout the entire museum and see who is the most spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky tonky, winky wonkey donkey! This event is FREE thanks to the financial support 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.

  • Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days: Fiber Fun Day

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

    Meet Roxanne Eklund, a Cave Creek felt sculptor who uses Churro sheep wool that's sourced from the Indigenous Navajo shepherds to create sculptures inspired by their culture. Try your hand at her spinning wheel and other “tools of the trade”. This event is open to visitors of all age groups. Registration is limited and required. This event is FREE thanks to the generous support of Kiwanis Club of Carefree.

  • 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: Wild at Heart

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

    Wild At Heart is a program that will encourage understanding, respect and compassion for wildlife and the environment.  Adults learn to better understand the role of urban wildlife in our environment and children learn to engage with the natural world without fear. This event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree -- Registration is limited and required.