Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum

06/13/2026

06/05/2026

Are you a Bisbee or Naco resident and looking for something fun to do with your family during June? This year, the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum has designated June to invite Bisbee and Naco residents to visit the Museum free of charge. Simply flash your driver’s license showing your residency to experience the fun of discovering history at the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum! Located in the heart of Bisbee’s Historic District, the Museum is open every day, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

05/16/2026

Visit the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum on Thursday, May 21, through Saturday, May 23, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm for a Vintage Turquoise Jewelry Show and Sale. The sale features pieces from a massive private collection, now ready to call your jewelry box home. From earrings to cuffs to squash blossoms, don’t miss this opportunity to own a unique piece of wearable art. This special event is included with regular Museum admission.

05/15/2026

Join us Saturday, May 16 at 11:00 am for the free online program, “From Mammoth Hunts to Agriculture, Pottery, and Trade: The Rich Archaeology of Southern Cochise County” with Hunter M. Claypatch, PhD. Southern Cochise County is home to a rich and dynamic archaeological history. This history spans back to the remote Paleoindian period and includes the famous mammoth-kill site near Naco.This history spans back to the remote Paleoindian period and includes the famous mammoth-kill site near Naco.In this talk, Dr. Claypatch will synthesize the archaeological history of the region and give special attention to some of the area’s best-studied archaeological sites. This talk will also highlight ways that the local community can learn more about archaeological preservation and become involved with the wider archaeological community. To register or for more information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/BisbeeOnline05162026

05/01/2026

This Mother’s Day, give Mom an unforgettable gift. During the Vintage Turquoise Jewelry Show & Sale at the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum, you will find one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry that will be treasured for years to come. The event is Thursday, May 7, through Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The Vintage Turquoise Jewelry Show & Sale is included with regular Museum admission.

04/17/2026

Join us Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 am for the free online program, Historic U. S. Highway 80: The “Broadway of America” with Mike Anderson. For more than three decades after Henry Ford revolutionized American transportation by producing inexpensive and reliable automobiles, Bisbee was a waypoint along one of the country's most important transcontinental highways. Historian Mike Anderson will tell the fascinating story of U.S. Highway 80, which spanned the nation from Savannah, GA, to San Diego, CA, and brought motorized tourism to Bisbee and other Cochise County communities along its route. To register or for more information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/BisbeeOnline04182026

04/10/2026

Visit the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum on Thursday, April 16, through Friday, April 17, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm for a Vintage Turquoise Jewelry Show and Sale. The sale will feature one-of-a-kind antique Native American jewelry, ranging from earrings to squash blossom necklaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to find a unique gift for someone special in your life or treat yourself to an exceptional piece of jewelry. This special event is included with regular Museum admission.