Sigler Western Museum — Attraction in Wickenburg

Amazing museum. I got a free pass for 2 from the Tempe Public Library and I didn't think this museum would be that interesting. Boy was I wrong. There was a lot to see and I was there for a little just under 2 hours and unfortunately it was nearing 5 pm so I had to head out. I rushed through one of the sections to make it through everything. I would say if you are like me and like reading all exhibit signs and doing a meticulous walkthrough, then give yourself 3 hours to see this place. One thing to keep in mind. The museum has 2 buildings: the first one is a smaller one called the Cultural center. You can buy your tickets there and they have some Native American artifacts and modern day art there. Then if you go out and turn right, you reach the main museum. The first floor has an art gallery (that changes every so often), a room with old Western artifacts, and then another room with historic Western paintings. Then, downstairs, you have historical displays of a store, bedroom, kitchen, etc. You really feel immersed in the experience. Lastly, I must say the ladies working there are amazing. They were friendly...

This western heritage museum located in Wickenburg, is chalk full of wonderful history and insightful stories from OUR Wild west and the colorful history of beautiful Arizona! The bronze statue that stands in front of the museum is a Joe Beeler piece, and is of my Great Grandfather David Murdock. The Bronze statue is called "Thank you for the rain". If ever you have the chance, stop and explore! Our warm, welcoming state and her copper rich history will not be a disappointment, after all, it is the Wild Wild West, you may run into Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp in Tombstone, stumble upon an eclectic home built by Frank Lloyd Wright in the Valley of the Sun, or get to tour the jaw dropping "Montezuma's Castle" in Camp Verde,+a a dwelling built into the side of a mountain by ancient Indians that called the Verde Valley and the banks of The Verde River, Wet and dry Beaver creeks and oak Creek home!! Come Visit AZ, you'll walk away with a new love for a...

The Ed Mell exhibit (which closes soon) is excellent, so good in fact that I went back for a second visit the next day. Ed Mell was born in Phoenix, and has captured the essence of southwestern light and clouds in his landscapes based on intimate observations. He also captures farm workers, cowboys, and cattle in paint and a limited number of bronze sculptures. His creation of the sets for the opera “Riders of the Purple Sage” and his evolution as an artist are captured in an 11-minute video in the exhibit.

The museum also has a great collection by members of Cowboy Artists of America, and also Remingtons, Russels, and many others, both bronzés and paintings. Downstairs is an excellently-curated collection of historical artifacts of Wickenburg history. Alas, I saw no burros and only 1 donkey - I guess they have much less appeal than...