Welcome to Tempe History Museum!

Check out our Plan Your Visit page for info about hours, admission, services and more. We look forward to seeing you!  

The Tempe History Museum is a center where the community comes together to explore Tempe’s past, share its present and imagine its future. Admission is free.

The museum hosts a variety of events for all ages - most are free to attend. Coming up, enjoy a family-friendly music concert featuring local bands or learn about history topics at Lunch Talks (available online or in-person). 

Explore & Discover
TempeAtHomeLogoCircleThe museum developed a number of online activities and information over the last two years, including online history exhibits and research, family activities, and online events and lectures (external link). Explore throughout this site to find the Guadalupe: Where Three Cultures Flourish exhibit, the African American Experience in Tempe exhibit and book, and more.

Click here to see the Tempe at Home video playlist on Tempe 11 YouTube channel and listen to our custom Spotify playlists of musicians that have played at the museum over the years (search for Tempe History Museum).

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Love local history and want to learn more about Tempe? Explore the eMuseum online collections database. This will connect you with thousands of photographs and artifacts in Tempe History Museum's collection. 
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Location and Contact Information:

Tempe History Museum
809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, Arizona 85282
(Southern Ave. near Rural Rd., next to Tempe Public Library)
Telephone: 480-350-5100
Fax: 480-350-5150
TDD for the hearing impaired: 480-350-5050

Hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday & city-observed holidays
Open during museum events. 

Stay in Touch
If you like us in person, be sure to "like" us on Facebook. We share historic photos, stories, stream live programs and post notices about upcoming special events.

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