Featured Exhibit Gallery

Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
On display November 8, 2024 through March 29, 2025

The Tempe of today looks like a modern city, but this suburban veneer hides a town older than Tombstone with its own share of cowboys, saloons and stampedes.  Explore Tempe's Old West history in this new featured exhibit. Admission is free and open to the public.

Community Room Gallery

Taking Space: An Arizona Roller Derby Retrospective
On display through January 26, 2025

The current Community Room exhibit, Taking Space: An Arizona Roller Derby Retrospective, celebrates 21 years of Arizona roller derby, showcasing roller derby’s unique blend of athleticism, community, and culture. Discover and celebrate the incredible stories of its athletes and learn about the sport's powerful sense of community.

Main Exhibit Gallery

The main exhibition hall, entitled, Tempe: Distinct, Diverse, Dynamic, is the heart of the Tempe History Museum. Here the story of Tempe is told interactively through a variety of media and displays. The exhibition explores the history of Tempe using a thematic approach focusing on four topics: Surviving in the Desert, Building Our Community, Living Together and College Town.

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