Tempe
Arizona
Tempe History Museum
Mission:
The Tempe Historical Museum is a community history museum that explores Tempe’s identity and builds connections between residents and their community. We recognize the power of history to provide insights for making decisions relevant to contemporary and future life in an ever-changing society. Our museum is a stimulating public forum acting as a catalyst for lively dialogue.
We work together with Tempe’s diverse residents to preserve and tell their stories. The museum comprehensively explores Tempe history through exhibits, activities, speakers, collections, research services, and programs that captivate, connect with and delight audiences throughout the community and beyond. We embrace the important responsibility of collecting and caring for the artifacts and the written, spoken and pictorial records of Tempe.
The museum, as a municipal institution, follows the City of Tempe’s values. We adhere to a policy of inclusiveness that provides open access to all of our facilities, operations, and services.
Vision:
The Tempe Historical Museum is a center where the community comes together to celebrate Tempe's past and ponder the future.
Upcoming Events at Tempe History Museum
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Exhibition - Tempe's Old West: It's Not What You Think
Recent News
Find Thoughtful Holiday Gifts at Tempe History Museum on Museum Store on Sunday, December 1, 2024
Tempe History Museum invites shoppers to participate in Museum Store Sunday, an annual holiday shopping day supporting cultural institutions and their stores on Sunday, Dec. 1. Enjoy special deals, promotions and light refreshments, plus find…
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Check out what's coming up at the Tempe History Museum this month! View the full event list below or visit tempe.gov/MuseumEvents for more information. Tempe History Society Lunch Talks Emergence and Evolution: A Celebration of Tempe…
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Tempe History Museum January News & Events A new year brings a calendar full of engaging discussions, exciting live performances, insightful African American Advisory Committee events and adventures behind the doors of Tempe's most historic…
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'Tis the season for free events, tours, shopping, music and more! Check out the full list of upcoming events below or visit tempe.gov/MuseumEvents for more information. Christmas at Petersen House Saturdays: Dec. 9 and 16 Sundays: Dec. 10 and 17 …
Read More »Tempe History Museum Newsletter - October 2023
Tempe History Museum October News & Events This month, we're kicking off new seasons of Performances at the Museum, Community Chats and Historic House Open Houses! Check out the full list of upcoming events below or visit…
Read More »Tempe History Museum Newsletter September 2023
Tempe History Society Lunch Talks “Tempe’s Early Presence of Hispanic Leadership” By Dr. Pete Dimas Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m. The founding of Tempe was very much a part of the centuries-old movement of people north…
Read More »Tempe History Museum Newsletter - August 2023
Tempe History Museum August News & Events Get ready for fall events the Tempe History Museum! Check out what's going on at the Museum, from insightful lunchtime talks to the launch of the museum's newest featured exhibit. Check out the…
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Tempe History Museum February News & Events Spring has sprung at the Tempe History Museum! Check out what's going on at the Museum this March, from insightful lunchtime talks to exciting live music performances. Check out the full list of…
Read More »Tempe History Museum Newsletter - January 2023
Tempe History Museum January News & Events Happy New Year from the Tempe History Museum! This month, check out multiple opportunities to peek inside Tempe's historic homes and kick off Black History Month with a book club and special…
Read More »Tempe History Museum Newsletter - December 2022
Tempe History Museum December News & Events We're pushing SEND a little early on our December newsletter so that you have plenty of time to mark your calendars for all the exciting happenings at the museum this winter! Check out Christmas at…
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