Superstition Mountain Museum

We have 15 acres of desert landscape at the base of the rugged Superstition Mountains. And we have lots of wildlife! You never know what you might discover on our grounds! We've spotted Gila Monsters, Bobcats, Javelina, Horned Toads, Roadrunners, Rattlesnakes, and more! So watch your step and keep your eyes peeled. The Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 9am to 3pm. And as always, everything outside is FREE!

On this day in 1955, the TV show “Cheyenne” made its debut on the ABC network. Lasting for 7 seasons, the show starred Clint Walker as the character Cheyenne Bodie. Clint also had several starring roles in feature films during and after his TV show. It was during the filming of one of these motion pictures that he made a special trip to Apacheland Movie Studio for a pre-arranged celebrity appearance. You can learn more about the fascinating history of Apacheland Movie Studio on the grounds of our museum. It's here that you'll discover the original Chapel and Barn from the once-famous movie set. So come on out and explore the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum! We’re open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9am to 3pm.

9/15/24 17:00- SFMD is closely monitoring the fire and working with state and federal agencies responding.

Tonto National Forest fire crews have made significant progress on the Siphon Fire.

Communities in the Canyon Lake and Tortilla Flats areas have been returned to READY Status. The GO-Evacuate order has been lifted. Highway 88 is now open.
If you live in one of the listed communities, please refer to your emergency notifications and apps for further details.

We ask that residents continue to use caution and follow the directions of emergency personnel.

Please continue to monitor all social media and websites for updates, as well as the emergency alert systems.
We will continue to post updates as they become available.
We greatly appreciate our community's concern and care for our community, firefighters, Superstition wilderness, and our wildlife.

Unfortunately, we have another fire in our back yard. Updates will be posted at the USFS page below. At this time, access to the Museum is not a problem.

Elvis is in the house! The little white chapel on our museum grounds was once part of the Apacheland Movie Ranch, a complete frontier town constructed as the setting for dozens of movies and TV westerns. The chapel was featured prominently in the 1969 movie “Charro!”, starring Elvis Presley. This photogenic structure is now known as the Elvis Memorial Chapel. So come on by and greet Elvis in person. It's a great photo-op! You'll always find him here at the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum! Hours are 9am to 3pm Wednesdays through Sundays.