Western Spirit: Scottsdales Museum of the West

Stories have the power to inspire, change history and celebrate cultures. At Western Spirit: Scottsdales Museum of the West (SMoW), we bring authentic stories to life through Western and Native American art, artifacts and living cultures. Guests see the West from a whole new perspective at our Smithsonian Affiliate destination, which connects visitors of all ages to the Western lifestyle past, present and future. Located in the heart of Old Town and surrounded by lodging, eateries, shops and galleries, SMoW is a right-sized museum and takes about 1 to 2 hours to tour. Come-and-go same-day admission allows guests to get a bite to eat and return later to experience more. We feature permanent and rotating exhibitions, which keeps the experience fresh so that when guests return at a later date (and they always do!), they see a new perspective again and again. Youll experience iconic Western art including contemporary artists work pristine Navajo chiefs blankets; a collection of 1,4...