Editors’s Note: We were sorry to hear that the Museum of the Horse Soldier is no longer open for visitors as of June 7, 2019.

The Museum of the Horse Soldier is a small, but remarkable museum about one very important aspect of American military history. It tells the story of our mounted soldiers & the partnership with their powerful, hardworking, and valiant steeds. Anyone interested in American history should visit here.

Rae Whitley is the Director of the museum. He is a vast resource on the subject of horse soldiers & a very good storyteller. You will get so much more out of your visit if you take Rae’s tour. He brings the exhibits of mere things to life in fascinating back-stories. Museum of the Horse Soldier: highly recommended! Here is a short slideshow to whet your whistle. Be patient for it to load. Hover over the picture to read the captions.

Museum of the Horse Soldier
Located at Trail Dust Town

To learn about more worthwhile museums in Tucson, whether art, history, science, or just fun, see our list of the Best Museums here.