rex allen arizona cowboy museum

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If you're a Rex Allen fan, or a country music fan, you will love this step back in time. The museum is full of Rex Allen trivia, photos, and outfits boasting beautiful detail. If you're already in Wilcox, why not? Across the tracks from the museum is the home of Henry Hooker, and about a mile from the museum is the Pioneer Cemetery where Warren Earp is buried. You can see all in a short period of time and the price is right!

MindyandRogerA

Well worth the time to stop here. Rex Allen is the home town boy who made a name for himself in Country Music and western movies. He never forgot his roots, which speaks for the man he was. There is NO entry charge, donations keep this nice tribute open. We received a tour by the "docent", who was able to provide specifics on many of the items. Afterward, we went back through on our own. There are many items from other western movie stars of the 1940's thru 1960's and their connection with Rex Allen. There is also a "hall of fame" for local ranchers in the back of the museum. This is a small museum, so If you can spare an hour or two, you will enjoy this stop.

912SharonH

Great tribute to a wonderful singer, cowboy, entertainer!Great stop and wonderful that Willcox recognizes Rex Allen as he was proud of his hometown.Loved his music and many of the movies he was in.Lots of cd's available in the gift shop.Small museum but nice & well worth the stop - no charge, just a donation.

glorias710

What a wonderful tribute to a man that never forgot his roots. It takes you from the beginning of his life, the fame he found with music and TV. There is also Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame in the second part of the museum.it pay tribute to the locals in the area cattle industry. Nice gift shop where you can purchase a copy of his movies or music. Rex's son, Rex Allen Jr. has following in his dad's footsteps as a wonderful entertainer. There is a bronze state of Rex across the street which is also where his horse Ko Ko is buried.

SuzeM151

I remember my parents liking Rex Allen but I don't really remember much about him. Walking thru the museum it appears he was kind of the Elvis of country. He wore rhinestone suits and appeared in movies as well as a singing career. Very interesting.

sharonhoblit

This museum is a jewel. So many memories of the singing cowboy era to explore. If you are lucky enough to have Gail show you around your day will be complete. I encourage everyone to stop here if you are in the area or just make a special trip. Would hate to see this wonderful display ever disappear form lack of popularity.

ShermieLosAngeles

This is a worthwhile stop if you are anywhere near Willcox. Rex Allen was a singing cowboy who made thirty movies in the era 1950-1970 or so, Great pictures and artifacts. The amazing thing is what a truly great voice he had, that could manage three octaves by age thirteen. It is a kind of combination of Johnny Cash and Bing Crosby -- very rich and sonorous. You have to take the lyrics with a grain of oats, but it is worth the effort.Across the street from the museum is a Rex Allen memorial for him and Koko the Miracle Horse who is buried there. Rex damnded that Koko get equal billing with himself, and you see this on the many movie posters.

TimL707

Rex Allen grew up in Willcox, AZ...and was a hit at the box office as well as in the music studio. the Rex Allen Museum is well worth the visit and while you are there...you should pick up copies of his movies.

Lindy3968

My husband was big fan of Rex Allen when he was growing up. Visiting this museum was one of our primary reasons for visiting Willcox. The "entry fee" is really just a $2 or $3 donation. The museum is small but packed with memorabilia. It is clean and well-organized. We arrived just as they were about to close (4:00 p.m.) but they let us in and gave us a personalized tour that lasted well over an hour. Rex and his horse are buried across the street from the museum and there is a beautiful bronze statue of Rex there. We really left with a sense of nostalgia and longing for the "old west".

pwhin

For anyone who grew up in the age of western movies and who idolized Rex Allen, this display of memorabilia will transport you back to a time when cowboys were heroes and respected. This happened to me recently and the lump in my throat rendered me speechless for quite some time. Such memories are best shared with someone who "was there with you during this time in your life".

luvgr8trvl

For remembering so little about Rex Allen, hubby and I both felt our visit here would be short. Not the case! Not only the well set up museum was well organized and clean, and the docent was very helpful, but it was nostalgic to trace memories back in the days of the singing cowboys. One of the rooms is full of marvelous paintings of hard-working courageous men in the area. An easy to read book was left to peruse, telling of their hardships. The inspiration of these men was definitely impressed and have given great pride to the citizens of Willcox. The BEST of what visitors should see/do in Willcox. Be sure to read the story of Rex's horse, and we were surprised to learn how many years Rex's voice was used in Disney films. A wonderful,humble, loving, caring gentleman. No wonder each year Willcox celebrates Rex Allen Days!!!!

rivets75

The first weekend in October is Rex Allen Days in Willcox. I highly recommend it as it brings the true spirit of Willcox and Rex Allen into perspective. Fun for the entire family regardless of age. Since I live close to Willcox, I have attended 27 of them now. It's great fun but bring an umbrella since surprises come quickly. Great time and place to sample "the real west". Visitors come here from all over the world to see the "pretend" gunfights and most everything connected with the "real west". Come and enjoy, I guarantee you a "rooting tooting" good time.

Skyros7

Made a special trip to see this as I was a fan, as a kid. I wasn't disappointed because along with the memorabilia comes a docent named Sandy. Since I was the only one there at the time she told me great stories about the museum, Rex, and Willcox as she had grown up there. Down the street was a building that hadn't closed its doors in 100 years but sadly the person who owned it died and his kids didn't want it so it was closed. The Rex Allen statue is across the way in a lovely little park. Koko the wonder horse is buried there and Rex had the artist put a bronze heart inside the statue so his heart would be in Willcox.

jharperfl

Small and fun, He and his horse are buried acorss the street. Local cowboy hall of fame is housed there as well. Docents are friendly and knowledgeable. Nice diversion for the small town of Willcox.

LCargillTucson

On the way to Santa Fe in September we stopped in Willcox overnight. During the afternoon we walked the dog in the grass lot near the train depot where there is a cowboy statue. He barked at it because it looked so real! While we left the dog in the car with the A/C going, we ambled across the street to the Rex Allen Cowboy Museum. The nice lady who sold us tickets let us stroll around the exhibits while pushing our cat in a red stroller. Our dog could have visited to as far as the lady was concerned, but Sabaka doesn't have very good manners around strangers so we made do with just the cat. We posed in front of exhibit after exhibit about Rex Allen's cowboy movies and snapped photos. There was even a horse and buggy! I've uploaded one here so you can believe how pet-friendly they are. At the end of the tour was a gift shop where you could buy postcards and DVD's. We picked up two Rex Allen classics entitled "South Pacific Trail" and "Redwood Forest Trail". They make for great, old-fashioned, western entertainment just like the museum.