How heavy metal brought a Last Supper museum to an Arizona border town
Eric Braverman got his hands on The Last Supper for the first time on a family trip to Hollywood, where he found Jesus and the 12 Apostles inside a snow globe at a wax museum gift shop. “So I asked my mom and dad to buy it for me,” he recalls. “And they did.” In […]
Sierra Vista museum opening Jurassic Wonders exhibit
Sierra Vista, Arizona — The Henry Hauser Museum takes visitors back in time with exhibits of Jurassic wonders. Exhibits include over 500 fossils and models. Cochise County fossil collector Ron Hyde loaned part of his collection to the museum for this showcase. “It’s very important for people to know about the prehistoric life that was […]
SPECIAL REPORT: Treasures of the Desert Southwest: Cocopah Indian Tribe Museum
Somerton, AZ (KYMA/KECY) – The Kokopa Indian Tribal Museum is another treasure in the southwestern desert. For centuries, the people of Kokopa have maintained their traditional and cultural beliefs through its charming landscape. Kokopa, or River People, have lived in the Lower Colorado River and Delta region for thousands of years. All the resources they […]
YRMC honored their volunteers at Children’s Museum
YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) honored volunteers with a unique experience and an award ceremony. The ceremony thanked those who gave their lives to help hospitals in needy areas. The ceremony was held at the Children’s Museum on Sunday, April 30, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. YRMC says volunteers […]
Mountain lion exhibit opening at Pinal County Historical Museum
A new exhibit is about to open at the Pinal County Historical Museum in Florence. The museum will host the grand opening of the “Mountain Lions and Natural History” exhibit on Saturday, April 29 at 11:00 am at 715 South Main Street. Rocks, minerals, fossils. During the event, Arizona Game and Fish Terrestrial Wildlife Program […]
Bluesman, Tucson Musicians Museum founder George Howard dies at 72
Not sure if Tucson Bluesman George Howard was having a bad day. “He always had a smile on his face. He didn’t bring his stuff on stage so I didn’t know what else was going on,” said the blues pianist. Arthur Miliazzais one of many young blues musicians Howard mentored during his 50-year musical career. […]
An Inside Look at the New Children’s Museum of Yuma County
“This is a playground of discovery. This is a place where children can explore, imagine and create.” Yuma – After years of planning, Yuma County Children’s Museum We are preparing for the grand opening. Arizona version Host Lou Gum joins Executive Director Melissa Ruthin Ile for a walkthrough tour. Irr talks about what it took […]
Sedona Heritage Museum programs are in full bloom
Spring is blossoming with events and new opportunities for people to explore the city’s rich cultural heritage as the Sedona Heritage Museum’s 25th anniversary celebrations continue this month. According to Nate Myers, executive director of the Sedona Heritage Museum, April’s programming will include an exciting mix of new stories and old favorites. “We have historians […]
Pioneer Museum came under attack as funds dried up
The Susan Johnson Special on the Daily Sun 100 years ago 1923: (Single copy 10 cents) A tragic accident occurred on Sunday night in which two young Williams men were killed. Miss Harriet Lebusch and his VB Coffey were driving across the tracks east of the garage in their Ford Roadster when his No. 7 […]
Silver Belt | Amanda Moors exhibit reception tonight at Gila County Historical Museum
Photo Courtesy/Amanda Moores Meet artist Amanda Moores at tonight’s reception at the Gila County Historical Museum. Updated: 6 months ago / Posted on Sep 28, 2022 Old Dominion Days at the Gila County Historical Museum kicks off tonight (Wednesday, September 28) with a Meet the Artist Reception hosted by Globe Photographer Amanda Moores. Her exhibit […]
