Amerind Museum

Learn about Native American culture at the Amerind Museum.

The Amerind Museum was established in 1937 by archaeologist William Shirley Fulton. Fulton's desire for the museum was to help visitors to explore and expand knowledge of Native people through research, education, and conservation. The Amerind Museum encompasses 1600 acres on the ancestral homeland of the Chiricahua Apache. This is close to the village of Dragoon in Cochise County, Arizona, and roughly 65 miles east of Tucson. The building was designed by Tucson architect Merritt Starkweather and it features a large research library, one of the finest collections of archaeological artifacts and ethnological artifacts.

The Amerind Museum, art gallery, and research center is dedicated to archaeology, Native cultures, and Western art. This is a wonderful place to visit and admire historical artifacts. The grounds are well-maintained and open year-round Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Visitors can also use the picnic area by the bird pond outside.