Past Events

Friends Members Event Join the Friends Members as they discuss William Carlsen's book, Jungle of Stone. Discussion Leader: Susan Ellenbogen

The Case Trading Post Presents a Book Signing with Charlotte J. Frisbie. A brief lecture will start at 2:00 p.m. followed by a book signing shortly after. Books will be available for purchase.

The Wheelwright Museum will be closed to the public on Monday, October 29, 2018.  As we prepare for our new exhibit opening we want to make our facility is clean for our guests. We will open Tuesday, October 30 with our regular hours (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Public opening for our new exhibits.   LIT: The Work of Rose B. Simpson Old Man Looking Backward: Bob Haozous

Join the Friends and Deborah C. Slaney! PURCHASE TICKETS/RSVP (Click Here) Refreshments at 2:00 p.m. Lecture at 2:30 p.m. Leekya: Master Carver of Zuni Pueblo Zuni carver Leekya Deyuse (known as Leekya) emerged in the early 1900s as a master carver of stone figural sculptures, fetishes, mosaic work and figural jewelry in the early to mid-20th century. This talk traces his legacy and shows how Leekya’s descendants have adopted independent marketing strategies in the 21st century. Deborah C. Slaney has…

Join the Friends for a conversation on Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. The discussion starts at 1:30 p.m.

Denise Wallace and her family. Join us for a special evening with Denise Wallace. The Case Trading Post hosts Denise Wallace for an evening of dining and jewelry.   Wallace will provide a brief presentation on how the ivory bans are harmful to Native artists. Your ticket includes a three course meal, wine, and an exclusive preview of her current work (which will be for sale). Purchase your tickets soon as this event has limited seating.   Evening Agenda: 5:00 p.m.…

The Wheelwright Museum and Case Trading Post will close at 2:00 P.M. on Christmas Eve.

The Wheelwright Museum is closing early due to hazardous driving conditions.  We want our staff to get home safe.

The Wheelwright Museum and Case Trading Post will close at 2:00 P.M. on December 31, 2018.

The Wheelwright Museum will be closed on New Years Day. We will be open the next day, Jan 2, 2019 at 10:00 A.M.

Take advantage of free admission and experience our exhibits!  Don't forget to visit the Case Trading Post. Click exhibit titles to learn about the work on exhibit: LIT: The Work of Rose B. Simpson Old Man Looking Backward: Bob Haozous Center for the Study of Southwestern Jewelry (Permanent Exhibit)

The Case Trading Post will be closed for inventory January 14th. The museum will be open during normal business hours. The Case Trading Post will resume regular business hours Tuesday, January 15.

        The Friends of the Wheelwright Museum invite you to learn about Emerging Artists: Nanibaa Beck (Diné) - Jewelry Hollis Chitto (Mississippi Choctaw/Laguna/Isleta) - Beadwork Matagi Sorenson (Yavapai-Apache) - Jewelry Jared Tso (Diné) - Pottery Doors Open at 2:00 P.M. Lecture starts at 2:30 P.M. Artwork will be available for purchase during the event.

Join the Friends of the Wheelwright Museum as they discuss Stephen Fried's book Appetite for America, Fred Harvey and the Business of Civilizing the Wild West — One Meal at a Time.   Discussion starts at 1:30 P.M. Discussion Leader: Heather Weir

The Case Trading Post will be closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM). We are updating our Point of Sale system and are training staff. We appreciate your understanding. The Case Trading Post will reopen Friday, February 1, 2019.