The Museum is currently under renovation.

Public access to the Museum building is by appointment only. Call (480) 350-5100.

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Museum Renovation Museum Renovation

Get information on the transformations that are taking place. See new photos of the recent demolition of the exhibit hall and exterior facade, prior to the renovation construction at the museum.

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Tempe History Detectives - now online! Tempe History Detectives - now online!

Find out how to become a history detective! This program is geared toward children ages 6 to 12 and involves fun, self-directed activities that are accessible online.

Be a Photo Detective Be a Photo Detective

Click here to find the link to the answers for the Mill Avenue Photo Detective activity. If you would like to participate in the activity, look at the instructions, but don’t “peek” at the answers!

Ordering Copies of Historic Photographs Ordering Copies of Historic Photographs

You too can own a historic photographic image from the Tempe History Museum’s collection!

Tempe Historical Society Tempe Historical Society

People Preserving Tempe’s Past. Find out how you can become a member and help support the Tempe History Museum and the Petersen House Museum.

Oasis in the Valley Oasis in the Valley

Ever since people settled Tempe in the late 1860s, water has been central to the town’s development. Read about the fascinating story of water in this new book.


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809 E. Southern Avenue
Tempe, Arizona 85282
telephone: (480) 350-5100
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