Phippen Museum, Sharlot Hall Museum, Arizona territorial history in Prescott, Arizona

Phippen Museum

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Quick answer
The Phippen Museum at 4701 N Highway 89 sits seven miles north of downtown Prescott. The museum focuses on Western art with rotating exhibitions, a permanent collection, and the annual Memorial Day weekend art show that draws national Western artists to the Courthouse Plaza.

The museum

4701 N Highway 89, on the north side of town. Permanent collection focused on Western art including paintings, sculpture, and photography. Rotating exhibitions through the year.

Memorial Day weekend show

The annual Phippen Western Art Show takes over the Courthouse Plaza each Memorial Day weekend with national Western artists, sculptors, and dealers. Sales benefit the museum.

Permanent collection

Strong holdings of George Phippen's work (the museum's namesake) and the Cowboy Artists of America era. Bronze sculpture, oil and watercolor, and photography all represented.

Hours and admission

Open Tuesday through Sunday, with hours that shift seasonally. Admission supports operations. Museum members get free admission.

Museum store

Books, prints, and Western art-related gifts. Strong selection of Arizona-art monographs.

Frequently asked

Where is the Phippen Museum?+

4701 N Highway 89, seven miles north of downtown.

When is the Phippen Show?+

Memorial Day weekend on the Courthouse Plaza.

How long for a visit?+

60 to 90 minutes.

Is parking available?+

Yes, free on-site lot.

Is photography allowed?+

Outdoors yes; indoors varies by exhibit.

Closed days?+

Mondays.

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