Phippen Museum

The Phippen Museum focuses on American Western Art and seeks to " preserve and exhibit museum quality Western art and educate the public about the unique heritage, history, legends, and influences of art of the American West." George Phippen was the first president of the Cowboy Arts in America project and when he died, there was a group of people who decided to create a place that celebrated Western artists. Originally, the George Phippen Memorial Foundation was created and it later led to the creation of the museum. The first show of the museum was at the Prescott Library in 1974 and the group continued to expand through the 1980's, until the modern day museum was created. That original show still occurs once a year and is held at the Courthouse Plaza in Prescott. Art is exhibited and sold and people come from all over the state to enjoy the pieces. The Phippen is one of just three museums located in the town of Prescott and it is the only art museum, a rarity for many Arizona cities. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm and Sundays from 1 pm until 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and there are discounted admission pirces for children, students, and seniors.