Amerind Museum & Texas Canyon Nature Preserve

What a very beautiful landscape! We didn't get a chance to check out the museum or art gallery as we came in a little late in the day. But the short hike we did do was very beautiful! Lots of trails here to explore! This is a privately owned location so access to the trails costs about $12 per person. It is well worth it as they keep the trails up very nicely! Access to the museum and art gallery is an additional cost. Children 10 and under are free. Staff was very pleasant. We will definitely be exploring this area again in the near future! Bikes are not allowed on the trails. We did bring my 3-year-old 's balance bike and carried it 90% of the way. We didn't realize bikes weren't allowed until we got back to the car and seen the sign. That is literally right in front of the trail. ?

We are so glad we made the trip out to the Amerind Museum. They have an amazing collection of pristine artifacts made by indigenous peoples presented with a wealth of information covering not just southern Arizona. The Paquimé exhibit was the highlight for us. The attached gallery had a great selection of art (which seems to rotate frequently) and included some details about the founders and history of the Amerind Foundation. Though the museum is a little bit out of the way, it was certainly worth a visit!

A fantastic Native American museum with excellent collection of artifacts. The grounds are stunning. Worth a stay for a picnic. Just be mindful of the local critters.

Went out with a friend on Friday, a first visit for both of us. It was an amazing experience. The museum and gallery are extremely well maintained and educational. The amount of artifacts on display is large, especially the jewelry, with information on each piece. A lot of history here, but no photos allowed. There is also a nice gift shop by the entrance. We brought our lunch and drove around back to the picnic area where there were tables under the mesquite trees and a restroom. We saw several gila woodpeckers and a vermillion flycatcher. We stopped at the cemetery on our way out. The trails were closed due to fire hazard, but we plan to come back when they are open, possibly after the monsoons.

This was a great experience, and hiking the outdoor trails through parts of Texas Canyon was great time. The outdoor scenery was fantastic, as well as the exhibits inside the museum. Although no phots allowed inside, be sure and take lots of pics on the trails.

This was truly one of the most spectacular museums I’ve ever seen. No photos inside the museum was tough but I get it. Not only the museum, but that landscape surrounding is breathtaking. Make sure to go to the picnic area and take the serenity. This is a stop along the journey that I’ll never forget.

Phenomenal find. The Amerind is a very underrated museum that needs more love. It is a small, two story museum, with tons of artifacts from different tribes throughout the years. It also contains an art gallery with many works that you can buy. It is mostly run by passionate volunteers, who are the nicest people that you can meet. I highly recommend giving this place a visit if you are anywhere within Cochise County.

A small museum with many significant exhibits and lovely art pieces. Worth the stop. No photography inside.