Phoenix Area Historical Museums
Many of the cities in the Greater Phoenix area have their own historical museums. There are also several museums focused on the history of the people and lands of Arizona.
Heard Museum
Find out about the Heard Museum in Phoenix. Pictures, deatils, admission, tours, exhibits at the Heard Museum.
Find out about the Heard Museum in Phoenix. Pictures, deatils, admission, tours, exhibits at the Heard Museum.
Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Located north of Phoenix in Deer Valley. The Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site has over 1500 petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders. Two-for-one discount coupons for the Deer Valley Rock Art Center are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Located north of Phoenix in Deer Valley. The Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site has over 1500 petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders. Two-for-one discount coupons for the Deer Valley Rock Art Center are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Arizona Historical Society Museum
Located in Papago Park in Tempe, "focusing on central Arizona history using collections, archives and exhibits."
Located in Papago Park in Tempe, "focusing on central Arizona history using collections, archives and exhibits."
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Formerly known as the Mesa Southwest Museum. The cultural and natural history of the Southwest may be explored here. This museum is oriented particularly to children. Two-for-one discount coupons for the Arizona Museum of Natural History are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Formerly known as the Mesa Southwest Museum. The cultural and natural history of the Southwest may be explored here. This museum is oriented particularly to children. Two-for-one discount coupons for the Arizona Museum of Natural History are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum
The Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum displays and flies a variety of aircraft from WWI through Vietnam. Includes the restored B-17G Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey.
The Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum displays and flies a variety of aircraft from WWI through Vietnam. Includes the restored B-17G Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey.
Chandler Historical Museum
"The Chandler Museum collects, preserves and interprets Chandler and central Arizona history. Exhibits at the museum concentrate on the history of Chandler and the town’s founder, Dr. Alexander J. Chandler."
"The Chandler Museum collects, preserves and interprets Chandler and central Arizona history. Exhibits at the museum concentrate on the history of Chandler and the town’s founder, Dr. Alexander J. Chandler."
Gilbert Historical Museum
The Gilbert Historical Society presents collections of pictures, documents and artifacts relating to the history of Gilbert, Arizona.
The Gilbert Historical Society presents collections of pictures, documents and artifacts relating to the history of Gilbert, Arizona.
Historic Sahuaro Ranch
Located in Glendale, AZ. Built in 1885, there are 17 ranch buildings available to be toured on this 17 acre property which also includes a rose garden. Half-price discount coupons for Historic Sahuaro Ranch are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Located in Glendale, AZ. Built in 1885, there are 17 ranch buildings available to be toured on this 17 acre property which also includes a rose garden. Half-price discount coupons for Historic Sahuaro Ranch are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Mesa Historical Museum
The mission is to "preserve and create interest in the tangible evidences of local and regional communities and of settlement and development of Mesa, Arizona."
The mission is to "preserve and create interest in the tangible evidences of local and regional communities and of settlement and development of Mesa, Arizona."
Petersen House Museum
In 1892, Mr. Niels Petersen built a spacious two-story Queen Anne Victorian house on his ranch.
In 1892, Mr. Niels Petersen built a spacious two-story Queen Anne Victorian house on his ranch.
Pioneer Arizona Living History Village & Museum
The Pioneer Arizona Living History Village houses 30 historic buildings from the 1880s to the turn of the century. Most of them can be viewed and experienced by the public.
The Pioneer Arizona Living History Village houses 30 historic buildings from the 1880s to the turn of the century. Most of them can be viewed and experienced by the public.
Pueblo Grande Museum
This museum focuses on the history of the Hohokam Tribe and other Southwest Cultures. Half-price discount coupons for the Pueblo Grande Museum are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
This museum focuses on the history of the Hohokam Tribe and other Southwest Cultures. Half-price discount coupons for the Pueblo Grande Museum are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
River of Time Museum
Museum and Historical Society of Fountain Hills, Arizona. History of the geography and people of the Fountain Hills and Lower Verde River Valley.
Museum and Historical Society of Fountain Hills, Arizona. History of the geography and people of the Fountain Hills and Lower Verde River Valley.
Rosson House Museum
The Rosson House Museum is a restored 1895 historic home open for public tours in downtown Phoenix, Arizona at Historic Heritage Square.
The Rosson House Museum is a restored 1895 historic home open for public tours in downtown Phoenix, Arizona at Historic Heritage Square.
Scottsdale Historical Museum
"The mission of the Scottsdale Historical Museum is to present, preserve and interpret through research, exhibits and educational programming, the prehistory, history and cultural heritage of Scottsdale and the Southwest."
"The mission of the Scottsdale Historical Museum is to present, preserve and interpret through research, exhibits and educational programming, the prehistory, history and cultural heritage of Scottsdale and the Southwest."
Sharlot Hall Museum
Just a couple of hours from Phoenix in Prescott, Arizona you'll find the "largest museum in the central territory of Arizona" which is "dedicated to providing educational adventures in human and natural history."
Just a couple of hours from Phoenix in Prescott, Arizona you'll find the "largest museum in the central territory of Arizona" which is "dedicated to providing educational adventures in human and natural history."
Sirrine House
Part of Mesa Southwest Museum. Step into a Mesa home of 100 years ago.
Part of Mesa Southwest Museum. Step into a Mesa home of 100 years ago.
Superstition Mountain Museum
"Collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region." Does the Lost Dutchman Mine really exist? Two-for-one discount coupons for the Superstition Mountain Museum are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
"Collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region." Does the Lost Dutchman Mine really exist? Two-for-one discount coupons for the Superstition Mountain Museum are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum
Themuseum hosts programs on a variety of topics of Jewish interest -- well-known guest speakers, special exhibitions, lectures, and films. Scottsdale.
Themuseum hosts programs on a variety of topics of Jewish interest -- well-known guest speakers, special exhibitions, lectures, and films. Scottsdale.
Tempe Historical Museum
Learn about the history of the City of Tempe, oriented to a youthful museum-goer.
Learn about the history of the City of Tempe, oriented to a youthful museum-goer.