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“Magnificent paintings of the American West”
Olaf Wieghorst, known for his magnificent portrayals of the nineteenth century American West, exhibited a remarkable affinity for the cowboys, the Native American Indians, and the settlers who helped shape this country's Western landscape. The Vision of the Wieghorst Western Heritage Center is to be a premier institution that contributes to the understanding and appreciation of the early American West through educational and cultural programs, community events and historical exhibits.
Olaf Wieghorst truly embodied the west. The horse and cowboy became the poster child for the American west; no one painted the Horse like Olaf Wieghorst! Every single muscle that rippled within... Read more
Awesome museum with a cactus garden Olafs home is also on the premises. Volunteers are friendly and have great stories. Read more
This small museum and art gallery honors Olaf Weighorst who was a famous painter of primarily Western Art living near El Cajon. Weighorst was in my opinion just as good as Frederic Remington and... Read more
Olaf Wieghorst Museum
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- Fri: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Sat: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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