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Museum Renovation Museum Renovation

See the newest project renderings of the Tempe Historical Museum's renovation. Get the latest information on the transformations that are about to take place.
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 Historical Museum’s collection!
History Detectives Program History Detectives Program
Find out how to become a history detective! This program is geared toward children ages 6 to 12 and involves fun, self-directed activities.
Tempe Historical Society Tempe Historical Society
People Preserving Tempe’s Past. Find out how you can become a member and help support the Tempe Historical 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
fax: (480) 350-5150
TDD for the hearing impaired: (480) 350-5050

Open Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 1 to 5 pm; closed Fridays and major holidays
Admission is free