ABOUT THE MUSEUM
Northwest Arizona is a land of pine forested
mountains, deep canyons, fertile river valleys, and high
cactus covered deserts... Rich in a variety of minerals
gold, silver, copper, molybdenum, turquoise and other
gemstones ... inhabited by shy bighorn sheep and deer, as
well as snakes, scorpions, tarantulas ... Quail and cactus
wrens, antelope, coyotes and the inevitable jack rabbits.
The history of the area is as varied: peopled
originally by "The Forgotten Ones" and late by the
Mohave, Hualapai, Chemehuevi, Havasupai and Paiute
Indians; it attracted soldiers, missionaries, steam
boaters, ranchers, railroaders, miners; and all the
merchants, schoolteachers and others who helped to
settle the area.
Fleet-footed Mohave Indians blazed trails or followed
the ones left by their ancestors or animals ...
Missionaries and Spanish soldiers searched for souls to
save or gold to mine ... Wagon trains rolled through,
filled with people seeking land or a new way of life ...
Herds of cattle were driven through to feed the military
or the new settlers. All of these people left
their footprints in time and changed the face of the
land.
The Mohave Museum of History and Arts is dedicated to
the purposes of preserving the heritage of Northwestern
Arizona and of presenting that history to the public.
Founded in August 1961, the Mohave Museum of History
and Arts is a private, not-for-profit
organization. Its growth and current operations
are financed entireley by admissions, memberships and
contributions. The benefits of membership include
free admission for members and their out-of-town guests,
a 10% discount in the Gift Shop, a monthly newsletter
and invitations to special events. Of course, the
greatest satisfaction is the realization that the
support helps to preserve, and make available to the
public, the history of Mohave County and Northwest
Arizona
The MUSEUM LIBRARY
houses a collection of documents, manuscripts, maps, and PHOTOS about Mohave County and
the Southwest. The research facilities are open to
the public from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday
through Thursday. Additional hours are available
by appointment. For more information or to
schedule an appointment call 928-753-3195.
MOHAVE MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP
The Mohave Museum of
History and Arts is supported through admissions,
donations, memberships and Gift Shop sales.
The benefits of membership include free admission
for members and their out-of-town guests, a 10%
discount in the Gift Shop, a monthly newsletter and
invitations to special events. Of course, the
greatest satisfaction is the realization that the
support helps to preserve, and make available to the
public, the history of Mohave County and Northwest
Arizona.
General
Member
$30.00
Includes member and immediate family; free admission
to Mohave Museum, Powerhouse Route 66 Museum, Bonelli
House; monthly newsletter with expanded quarterly
edition; 10% discount on items purchased from the
Mohave Museum Gift Shop; member voting privileges;
invitations to exhibit openings and special events.
Supporting Member
$100.00
Includes all General member benefits; plus, no-charge
research assistance from the Museum library staff
(excluding reproduction costs).
Business Member
$200.00
Includes all Supporting member benefits; plus,
frameable Certificate of Membership in the Mohave
County Historical Society; recognition in the Museum
newsletter; ten single use passes in the name of your
business for you and your employee’s use.
Director’s Circle
$500.00
Includes all Supporting member benefits; plus,
frameable Certificate of Membership in the Mohave
County Historical Society; recognition in the Museum
newsletter; invitation to a personal tour of the
exhibits and artifacts with the Museum Director.
Membership and
contributions are tax deductible (except for
$2.50). Memberships are payable annually.
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