1. Gila County Historical Museum

    1. Gila County Historical Museum

    0

    Miami, AZ

    Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Gila County Historical Museum

    5.0 (1 review)

    Gila County Historical Museum Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Gila County Historical Museum

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration
    Photo of Phil S.
    0
    149
    244

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    Butterfly Lodge Museum - Equipment of history - cool to see this!

    Butterfly Lodge Museum

    4.3(4 reviews)
    88.0 mi

    I am so glad I stumbled on this museum and what rich history this museum has in the small town of…read moreGreer! The museum is only open in the summer and the hours are Thu Fri Sat from 10am - 3pm so I really lucked out to get to enjoy this place on a Friday afternoon. There are a few buildings that house this museum and one being the cabin of JW Schutz, who was a White American but moved to the Crowfeet Nation and later moved to Greer. His son, biracial, known as Lone Wolf was one of the first celebrated Native American artists. The cabin has a lot of history and the docent was very knowledgeable. She also told me about Lone Wolf's wife and how she also painted and beaded. JW Schultz was a writer and wrote some 33 books. I am currently reading his book, My Life as an Indian, as was suggested by the gift shop attendant. This museum also has a great gift shop attached and carrying lot of great books and butterfly items as this museum is known as the butterfly lodge and you will see plenty flying around. In the summer, on Saturdays, there is lots going on here and just check out their website to learn more. I was in town for Greer Days so got to enjoy the museum, gift shop, and also a jazz concert on Saturday night where thr museum also offered up food, hamburgers or brats. I absolutely loved this place and will be back again! And hopefully to close out summer here!!

    Went to check it out but there's a sign outside saying it's closed for winter and will be open in…read morespring.

    Photos
    Butterfly Lodge Museum - Newly gifted teepee to the museum - just beautiful!

    Newly gifted teepee to the museum - just beautiful!

    Butterfly Lodge Museum - Autobiography by JW Schultz-  pretty good read so far!

    Autobiography by JW Schultz- pretty good read so far!

    Butterfly Lodge Museum

    See all

    Gila County Historical Museum - museums - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...