The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) announces the departure of Executive Director W. James Burns after three years with the agency. Burns will assume the role of Executive Director of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West in the fall of 2021. Burns’ departure from AHS will be coordinated to ensure a smooth transition to new […]
Embark on a musical journey. Spend the day traveling the world through music in MIM’s five “Geographical Galleries.” Using state-of-the-art audio and video technology you will hear, see, and feel the creative spirit of people from around the world as they play their instruments within their cultural context. At MIM, you will be entertained, engaged, […]
Pioneer Museum is hosting one big birthday party celebrating significant Arizona historical events, sites, and people turning 50, 100, and 150 in 2019! We’ll be playing a game of Jeopardy to test your knowledge of history related to these celebrations. Cash bar will be available, serving your favorite local craft beer with wine and cocktails from 1919. […]
Once again, we’ll be wrapping up the Baldwin locomotive in all things knitted and crocheted in anticipation of the 2019 Flag Wool & Fiber Festival. This is a FREE event. Beer and wine served to help the creative juices flow. In partnership with the Flag Wool and Fiber Festival: https://www.flagwool.com/yarn-bombing.html Contact Jill Hough 928-774-6272
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Housed in a century-old school building, the Mesa Historical Museum takes visitors back in time to the early days of Mesa’s settlement by the first founding families. Step inside the 1890s one-room schoolhouse and take pictures in front of a large prairie schooner. Browse our colorful exhibits including the Mesa History room, which features historic […]
The Patagonia Grammar School was designed, located, and built in 1914 by Nogales architect, O. J. Omstead. This handsome building served the children of the area from 1914 to 2014, making it the longest continuously utilized elementary school facility in Arizona. Following a period of restoration, the building reopened to the public in January 2016 […]
The Arizona History Museum offers many unique spaces to host your next event, party, or wedding. For Facility Rental Inquiries and Questions, contact Tamara McElwee at 520-617-1141 or
[email protected]. Available for rental: Pioneer Courtyard – Outdoor courtyard with replica 1800’s patios and a small stream. Perfect for cocktails or small parties up to 80 guests. […]
For detailed information about the setting, pricing, and staff contacts, please read our complete Facility Rental Packet PDF. Please download, complete, and submit a Special Use Contract. Gregg Cabin Inside the Gregg Cabin Pioneer Museum grounds, Doney Amphitheatre looking north
Join us on December 17th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a holiday celebration at the Arizona History Museum. Enjoy holiday activities, face painting, craft making, storytelling, films, live musical performances, and a special appearance by Santa Claus! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Ticket Prices: Adults: $10 Kids (7-13): […]
