Ron Hyde has been dreaming of a history museum in Sierra Vista since 1995 and in late 2023, that dream began to come to fruition. As the curator of the Southern Arizona Museum of Science and Technology, Hyde searched through over 40 facilities before finding the perfect location for the museum. He teamed up with Roger Weller, a former geology professor at Cochise College and member of the Huachuca Mineral and Gem Club, to bring the museum to life.
The goal of the museum is to showcase the rich history of Cochise County, filled with beautiful minerals, fossils, and natural history. Hyde and Weller hope to not only educate visitors about STEM topics but also boost the local economy through tourism. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with suggested donation rates for admission.
Blake Phillips, a reporter for KGUN 9, is originally from St. Louis, Missouri but grew up in Sierra Vista. After studying journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism he worked for the NBC affiliate in Columbia before returning home. Blake is passionate about giving back to his community where he was raised and encourages people to share their stories and important issues with him via email. Stay connected with KGUN 9 for updates on this new addition to Sierra Vista’s cultural scene.