Chiricahua Regional Museum, Willcox

About Chiricahua Regional Museum

The Chiricahua Regional Museum in Willcox preserves the cultural heritage of the Sulphur Springs Valley from prehistoric times to the present. Visitors explore exhibits focused on the Apache Indians, U.S. Cavalry, cattle industry, Southern Pacific Railroad, and ethnic groups who shaped southeastern Arizona. Located in the former Valley Hardware store, the museum continually expands its collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs. The gift shop offers original publications and books on Chiricahua Apache history and regional topics. The museum serves school groups through special educational programs designed to build enthusiasm and awareness of local history. The geographic focus spans from the Animas Valley east to the San Pedro Valley west, and from the Gila Valley north to Fronteras, Mexico, tracing the region where the Chiricahua Apache roamed. The museum honors the peoples and periods that created this rich cultural heritage through exhibits of historic artifacts and archival materials.