The Henry F. Hauser Museum is free and welcomes people all ages and abilities. The museum features a semi-permanent Sierra Vista Through the Ages exhibit, a rotating temporary exhibit space, and a Children's Discovery Room.  

Coming Soon: Cochise County Unearthed
Exhibit opens June 6!

Journey through the layers of Arizona’s deep past in this upcoming exhibit! Cochise County Unearthed explores the science of discovery through archaeology and paleontology, showcasing how artifacts and fossils help us understand past life and cultures. From the towering giants of the Mesozoic Era to the skilled artisans of the early Holocene, Cochise County Unearthed peels back the desert floor to reveal the ancient life that once walked this land.

Start your exploration in the age of dinosaurs with impressive replicas of a Brontosaurus footprint, a Triceratops frill, and a rare Sauropod egg. Then transition into the Ice Age to come face-to-face with detailed replicas of formidable predators like the Saber tooth Cat and Short-faced Bear. Compare these giants with the skeletal remains of modern-day bison, bears, tortoise, javelina, and more.

The journey continues into the human story, featuring authentic Native American artifacts recovered from local archaeological sites. Examine the craftsmanship of spearheads and spindle whorls that tell the story of some of the region’s first inhabitants. 

Discover the secrets buried right beneath your feet—what will you find when you look beneath the surface?

Sierra Vista Through the Ages 

The main exhibit is Sierra Vista Through the Ages, which invites visitors to explore the Sierra Vista area’s natural and cultural history from prehistoric times through the present. See early fossils, indigenous artifacts, and items from the settlement of Sierra Vista and beyond—including the World’s First McDonald’s Drive-Thru Window!  You’ll also be able to explore even more of
Sierra Vista’s history at a new kiosk. 

  Journey Stories

The current temporary exhibit brings out banners developed as a companion exhibit to the Smithsonian Journey Stories traveling exhibition. The banners highlight some of the early groups that journey to Sierra Vista and the surrounding area and the community's early development.

Children’s Discovery Room 

The Children’s Discovery Room invites kids of all ages to explore our history through hands-on play. The interactive exhibit includes an immersive play area themed after the old Fry Post Office & Grocery Store, a sand table for fossil digs, two touchscreen kiosks, puzzles, toys, and more!  

Come explore all the exciting things we have in store! The museum is free and open to the public. 

About the museum: The Henry F. Hauser Museum, founded in 2000, is named for Henry “Hank” Hauser, former college football star, avid golfer, career soldier, city council member and city magistrate, school board member and former mayor of Sierra Vista.

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