Mohave Museum of History and Arts, Museum in Kingman, Arizona
The Mohave Museum of History and Arts is a history museum in Kingman, Arizona, displaying the story of Northwestern Arizona through exhibits, photographs, and models. The collection covers ranching, mining, and railroad topics, includes a Native American room with traditional crafts, features an art gallery with paintings and sculptures, and houses a historic pipe organ and a library with regional documents.
The museum was founded in 1961 to preserve and share the stories of Northwestern Arizona with visitors. Its collection documents the region's development from early times to the present, including the significant role of the Hoover Dam and how railroads and ranching shaped the local community.
The Hualapai Native American Room displays traditional dwellings, pottery, and baskets that reflect the indigenous presence in the region. These objects show how local Native communities crafted and lived, connecting visitors to the area's original inhabitants and their cultural practices.
The museum is small enough to explore quickly yet filled with enough displays to keep visitors engaged, including a small theater showing regional films and a hands-on table where children can use antique objects. The outdoor area features historical machinery, a replica mine, and a railroad car, though availability may vary depending on weather and time of day.
The museum houses a historic pipe organ once played in local concerts and showcases the life story of Andy Devine, a local boy who became a movie star. These personal histories connect the broader regional story to individual lives from the town.
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