Casa Malpais Archaeological Park and Museum

08/25/2026

08/20/2026

🏺 Explore Casa Malpais—FREE guided tour! 🏺

Join us for a FREE Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark Open House on Saturday, August 29, from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Discover one of Arizona’s most fascinating archaeological treasures and learn about the people who called this remarkable site home centuries ago.

📍 Meet at the Springerville Heritage Center
418 E. Main Street, Springerville

🚌 A shuttle bus will provide transportation to and from Casa Malpais.

Bring the family, wear comfortable walking shoes, and come experience local history where it happened! **This is a REGULAR hike - not a flat paved path. Not accessible for walkers/wheelchairs. This is a MODERATE hike, not suitable for injuries or accessibility issues**

🎟️ FREE to the public!

07/28/2026

A huge thank-you to Arizona Highways for featuring the Casa Malpais Archaeological Site and Museum in its July 2026 edition! 🎉

Discover what makes Casa Malpais special—and see the other 249 amazing things to love about Arizona. Support Arizona Highways and its wonderful work by grabbing your copy today! 🌵🏺

07/10/2026

Notice: Due to staffing, the Heritage Center will be closed on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Unfortunately, we will also not be offering tours that day.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We will reopen on Monday at 8:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing you then!

07/09/2026

🎨 Join the Springerville Heritage Center in helping host a Special Presentation on Contemporary Native American Art!

The Little Colorado River Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society invites you to a fascinating presentation by acclaimed Diné (Navajo) artist and anthropologist Nanibaa Beck.

"Grounded: Creating Contemporary Native American Art" explores how Indigenous artists express place, culture, identity, and homeland through jewelry, weaving, photography, and other art forms. Drawing on decades of experience, Nanibaa shares how the landscapes and materials of the Southwest continue to inspire Native creativity today.

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM
📍 Udall Room – Springerville Heritage Center
🎟️ FREE and Open to the Public

Come discover the powerful connections between art, culture, and the land through the eyes of one of Arizona's leading contemporary Native artists. Sponsored by Arizona Humanities.

06/21/2026

Happy Solstice from Casa Malapis, Springerville, AZ! ☀️

And a heartfelt Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with love, laughter, and family. 💙

*Photo courtesy of R&M Photography*

06/15/2026

☀️ Limited Spots Remaining! ☀️

Don't miss your chance to experience the Casa Malpais Summer Solstice Tour and witness a remarkable celestial phenomenon discovered by the ancient Mogollon people.

📅 June 20, 21 & 22
📸 Special Noon Solstice Viewing
🥾 Guided Tour & Hike
💲 $12 per person

⚠️ Reservations are filling up fast!

📞 Call 928-333-2656 x230 today to reserve your spot before they're gone!

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06/09/2026

☀️ CASA MALPAIS SUMMER SOLSTICE EXPERIENCE ☀️
June 20 • June 21 • June 22

Limited Spaces Available — Advance Reservations Required

Step beyond the ordinary and witness one of the most remarkable celestial alignments in the Southwest.

Join us for a Special Summer Solstice Noon Tour at the ancient site of Casa Malpais, where generations of Indigenous peoples carefully observed the movement of the sun and marked the changing seasons. This is not your regular tour—it's an opportunity to experience the same celestial phenomenon discovered and celebrated by those who came before us.

📸 Bring your camera!
Set up your equipment and capture a rare moment as sunlight interacts with ancient markings designed to track the summer solstice.

Tour Details

📅 Dates: June 20, 21 & 22
🕥 Meet: Springerville Heritage Center at 10:30 AM
📍 Location: 418 E. Main Street, Springerville, AZ

📞 Call today to reserve your place today! (Note: Due to limited availability - all reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE
928-333-2656 x230
[email protected]

06/02/2026

🌽🦃 Join Us for a Fascinating Journey into Diné Food Traditions! 🦃🌽

The Little Colorado River Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society proudly welcomes Chef Renetto-Mario Estitty for a special presentation:

“Hunger and Turkey in Diné Foodways”
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Udall Room at the Springerville Heritage Center
418 E Main St. Springerville
🎟️ FREE to the Public

Discover the powerful stories of Diné food traditions — from survival and sustenance to the preservation of ancestral agricultural practices. Through storytelling, history, and foodways, Chef Estitty shares the enduring traditions passed down through generations on the Navajo Reservation and the efforts today to revive and celebrate these important cultural practices.

This meaningful program is made possible by Arizona Humanities as part of the America 250 commemoration.

Come learn, connect, and experience an incredible cultural presentation right here in Round Valley!