Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

• Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum, and was selected 2016 Best Western Museum in the nation by True West magazine.

Celebrates western art, history and unique stories of the 19 states comprising the American West. Rotating exhibitions feature hundreds of Western artworks and rare historic artifacts on loan from some of the world’s foremost collectors and institutions. Fantastic contemporary, 43,000-square-foot building is an architectural gem that meets the highest standards for sustainability and conservation of natural resources.

Visitors also will enjoy the informative video kiosks, beautiful outdoor sculpture courtyard, museum store, and inspirational films. Located in downtown Scottsdale’s arts district, Western Spirit is within easy walking distance of numerous art galleries and restaurants.

• Nearby attractions include Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale Stadium (Cactus League Spring Training home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team), the Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.