Lost Dutchman Museum

Discover the what life was like during the 19th century at the Lost Dutchman Museum.

The Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum is situated on 12.5 acres and has many photo opportunities in its reproductions of 19th-century businesses. Businesses you will see include a Wells Fargo office, a stagecoach stop, a barbershop, an assay office, and other displays of authentic relics from the 1800s. There is so much to see here, both indoors and outdoors. Outside, visitors love the Elvis Memorial Chapel and the Audie Murphy Barn. Also on the property is the 20 stamp ore crusher that was donated in 1989 by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jones from Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a very rare piece of equipment used to recover gold back in the 1800s. At the time, the stamp ore crusher was state-of-the-art.

Jacob Waltz was known as "the Dutchman" who took the secret of "his Mine" to his grave in 1891. When you visit the area, you will hear all about the Lost Dutchman and the hidden gold that has inspired people to search the area for decades. Charlie's General Store is a great place to stop for a cold sarsaparilla, a snack, or even a Western-themed gift. You can also find local cookbooks and regional food items like products made from the prickly pear cactus. Head to the Museum Store for custom-made souvenirs, and local Native American arts and crafts. They offer custom jewelry with amethysts mined from Arizona's only amethyst mine.

The Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum is informative and has so much to explore. It often hosts special exhibits and events throughout the year. Visitors also enjoy exploring the walking paths on the property. Experience the cowboy life at this incredible museum in Arizona.