Museum
Built in 1996, the Cocopah Museum and Cultural Center include hand-crafted exhibits, meeting space and a gift shop. A surrounding 1.5-acre park features luxurious native trees and plants and a traditional dwelling replica made from natural elements.
The museum is a recognized federal repository, and its exhibits feature objects and depictions of Cocopah history and culture. Museum guests will see examples of traditional clothing such as bark skirts and leather sandals, modern-day beadwork, arrow weed-woven baskets, pottery, traditional tattoo designs, musical instruments and the Cocopah warriors’ display.
The Museum also maintains a non-circulating archive filled with Cocopah artifacts and information.
Guests may purchase authentic Cocopah beadwork, Native arts and crafts, Native American music, jewelry, novelty items and much more at the gift shop.
The Museum is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibit hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The facility is closed on the weekends. Admission is free, however, donations are appreciated. Special guided tours are available by appointment.
(Note: Exhibits close at noon on the last Friday of each month.)
Cocopah Museum
County 15 and Avenue G
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 627-1992
Need Directions?
I-8 exit 16th Street /Highway 95 (west at light)
Follow signs for Highway 95 to San Luis, Mexico
Highway 95 merges with Avenue B in Yuma, AZ
Turn north/right on Avenue G one mile past the City of Somerton
Turn west/left on County 15th (approximately 2 miles)
Follow signs to Cocopah Tribal Headquarters
Maps are available by mail or by fax on request.