Casa Malpais Archaeological Park and Museum

AKA:

Springerville Heritage Center

Eligibility:

No restrictions. Hiking trails are rocky and steep in some sections. Walking/hiking shoes recommended. Open-toe shoes not permitted. No pets.

Intake Process:

Call, email, visit museum, or visit website

Description:

Historic site features a prehistoric trail, astronomical calendar, great kiva, ancient stairways, and the remains of structures from the 13th and 14th centuries built by the Pueblo and Mogollon cultures. Museum exhibits artifacts excavated from the ancient pueblo, including pots, projectile points, jewelry, and stone tools. Park is designated a National Historic Landmark and also known as House of the Badlands.

Hours:

Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Fri 8:30am-4pm museum; Tue-Sat 9am and 1pm Mar-Nov site tours, weather permitting

Program Fees:

None for museum; $5-$12 guided tours

Languages:

English, Spanish

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Accessibility:

Museum is accessible. Trails are not accessible.

Wishlist:

Accepts monetary donations.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers assist as curators and guides, and help with maintenance and special events.

Address Listings

Phone Numbers

http://springervilleaz.gov/casamalpais

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Date of Official Change:

May 1, 2023