Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West features regularly changing exhibits of Western art and artifacts, entertaining events, and informative programs that bring the country’s Western heritage to life. The architecturally stunning 43,000-square-foot, two-story building is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified, recognizing its best-in-class building strategies and practices. The Smithsonian Affiliate museum and “Best Western Museum” in the nation (True West magazine, 2017 and 2016) opened in January 2015. Located in downtown Scottsdale’s arts district, the museum is steps away from numerous art galleries and restaurants, and Old Town Scottsdale.

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Hours of Operation: Tue.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. (Nov.-Apr.) 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thu (May-Oct.) 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon. Closed
Locally Owned:
Miles to Downtown Phoenix: 10
Miles to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: 10
Kid Friendly:
Green/Sustainable Practices:
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Facility Info

Exhibits Space 1
Description Scottsdale’s Museum of the West offers a distinctive venue for a variety of private and corporate events, including but not limited to weddings and celebrations, business meetings, presentations, performances and holiday parties. Groups who choose to reserve the museum’s facilities for private use are also granted access to the building’s galleries for the duration of the event. Upon request, museum staff can arrange for docents and/or gallery guides to be available at the time of an event for no extra fee. As a Smithsonian Affiliate with award-winning architecture and landscape design, the museum provides an exceptionally unique environment that showcases the beauty and history of the American West.
Largest Room 2000
Total Sq. Ft. 2000
Reception Capacity 200
Space Notes Spaces and Capacities: 1) Scottsdale Charros Lobby - Reception, check-in area, and counter space for food/beverage service. Highboys are required for events that include food/beverage service in this area. 2) Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Theater/Auditorium (approx. 2,000 sq. feet) - Available floor space when theater seats are fully retracted is approx. 45’ x 39’. Capacities are 135 for theater seats, 120 for table seating (rounds) with food stations located in theater, 150 for table seating (rounds) with table service/food stations located outside of theater, 200 for a reception (up to 30 highboys with food stations located outside of theater). Theater screen dimension is 10’ high x 18’ wide. High definition projector accessible via HDMI or thumb drive. Podium with microphone, laptop tray, and floor access jack. Wireless lavalier microphone and handheld microphone. Disklavier programmable piano. 3) Christine and Ted Mollring Sculpture Courtyard (48’ x 72’, approx. 3448 sq. feet) - 117 guests in the open-air courtyard for receptions. 4) Heritage Hall (approx. 11.5’ x 36’) - Can accommodate 3 eight-foot buffet tables or 5-6 highboys. 5) Outdoor Ramadas and Terraces - Located on south side of building, requires rental of additional trash containers.
Theatre Capacity 135
Audiovisual true
Max Banquet Capacity, Indoor+Outdoor 350
Outdoor Banquet Capacity 350
Motorcoach Friendly true
Miles to Phoenix Convention Center 11
Outside Catering Allowed true
Preferred Caterers true
Private Room Reception Capacity 200
Private Dining Room Available true
Max Reception Capacity, Indoor+Outdoor 500
Outdoor Reception Capacity 500
Private Room Banquet Capacity 150
Wi-Fi true
Banquet Capacity 150
Number of Rooms 1
Classroom Capacity 135