History
Maricopa Museum and Visitor Center
Maricopa Historical Society incorporated as a non-profit corporation (501 C3) in 2010. Meetings are held atthe Library and Cultural Center,...
Maricopa Museum and Visitor Center
A Historic Find
Discover the Immersive Arizona Story
Are you a history buff? Then you better plan on making your stay in Arizona a long one.
From American Indian ruins, historic military forts, and pristine white missions dotting the landscape to intricate Victorian mansions, ornate courthouses, and entire Wild West districts in the heart of town, there’s something to fill every era of human history.
A variety of museums and monuments tell the local history through educational displays, artifacts, and interactive exhibits.
Places to Stay
From the heart of city centers to remote outposts, Arizona’s historic hotels mix colorful origin stories with creature comforts.
EXPERIENCES
The region that became Arizona was inhabited well before statehood. Tour the ancient ruins of American Indian sites, visit historic missions and...
Arts & Culture
Art, culture, and history museums dot the state of Arizona, offering plenty to see and explore. The state is filled with exceptional museums,...
Heritage & Culture
The Five C's of Arizona — Cotton, Cattle, Citrus, Copper and Climate — were once the main economic drivers of the state. Learn how you can...
History
Maricopa Historical Society incorporated as a non-profit corporation (501 C3) in 2010. Meetings are held atthe Library and Cultural Center,...
History
Visit the world's best-preserved meteorite impact site on Earth. Located just minutes from Interstate 40 and the old Route 66 in Northern...
Arts & Culture
Mic Drop Mania, a "Boutique Comedy Experience", was established in 2022 by Colleen & Dave Specht, Hillary Hutson, and Casey Currier....
History
MSA’s purpose/mission is to promote popular interest and education in Earth Science, and related fields (Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology,...
History
The Mohave Museum of History and Arts is dedicated to the purposes of preserving the heritage of northwestern Arizona and of presenting...
History
On October 26, 1881, long-simmering friction between the Earps and the Clanton-McLaury gang erupted in the vacant lot behind the O.K....
History
The Old Trails Museum's permanent exhibits tell the general history of the town alongside images and artifacts donated by decades of museum...
History
The Phippen Museum is named after local artist and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen. It presents...
Arts & Culture
Phoenix Chinese Week continually strives to provide quality opportunities for cultural awareness, education, and exchange.
History
Pima Air & Space Museum opened in 1976 and is one of the largest air and space museums in the world—and the largest self-supporting...
History
Housed in the Old Nogales City Hall (c. 1914), the exhibits and collections of the Pimeria Alta Museum center on the history of southern...
History
Step back in time and explore Florence's rich history at the Pinal County Historical Museum.Bring Florence's stories to life with our...