Museum Closed Dates
2011 - 2012

November 11,Veteran's day
November 24, Thanksgiving
December 25 Christmas
January 1, 2012 New Year's
April 8, 2012 Easter
July 4, 2012 Independence



 



Welcome to the Museum at Papago Park (Tempe)

1300 N. College Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-929-9499 / fax 480-967-5450
Email: AHSTempe@azhs.gov
Hours: Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.;
Sun. noon – 4 p.m.
Research Library hours:
Effective January 9, 2012
Mon 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tue. - Thu. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ahsreference@azhs.gov
General Admission:
 Adults $5
Ages 60+ $4
Ages 12-18 $4
Ages 11 and younger free
AHS Members free
2 for 1 Admission on the first Tuesday of every month.

  

The Museum at Papago Park is the principal museum in the Phoenix metropolitan area covering the changes that have made Arizona what it is today. Concentrating on Arizona in the 20th and 21st centuries, the museum is filled with stories—stories about World War II and its effects in Arizona, stories about the rise of desert cities, and stories about Arizona popular culture. The museum brings stories to life through engaging exhibits, hands-on and multimedia displays, children’s activities, and a variety of educational programs.
School Tours

Students $2, teachers & chaperones (1 per 5 student) free, $2 per additional chaperones (min 1 chaperone per 10 students). School purchase orders acceptable.
Events & Programs

Playball - The Cactus League Experience Exhibit
AHS Museum at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe Az

February 19, 2011 - March 31, 2013
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The exhibit features photos and objects from your favorite teams and players that you won’t see anywhere else in America! Fans ready for spring training won’t want to miss this nostalgic look at the Cactus League story. Mark your calendars for Play Ball’s big opening day.

For more information, call the museum at 480-929-0292. www.playballexperience.com

Watch a video about the creation of Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience.

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Free Public Lectures

December 5, 12, 2011
January 23,2012
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Museum at Papago Park
1300 N College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-0292

Registration required

Please join us for three FREE Arizona History Forums lectures. On selected monday afternoons from 1-2pm this winter.  Engaging speakers cover a wide variety of historical topics and eras.  Don't miss this opportunity.

Please see flier for more information and contact Megan Gately to reserve your spot today at mgately@azhs.gov or call 480-929-0292 x137.

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Arizona History Forum

October 17, 24, 31, 2011
November 7, 14, 28, 2011
December 5, 12, 2011
January 23, 30, 2012
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Museum at Papago Park
1300 N College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-0292

Registration required

Sign up today for a FREE program of the Arizona Historical Society.

Support Arizona and become part of a culturally-aware cadre of volunteers who can provide interpretive experiences for visitors to the Arizona Historical Society museums.

Guest lecturers and museum staff will provide background information about collections and archives in addition to state history.

For additional information and to register contact Megan Gately at (480) 929-0292 ext 137 or by email mgately@azhs.gov

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Sandra Day O’Connor - A Citizen for All Seasons Exhibit
AHS Museum at Papago Park, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe Az.

For additional information contact (480) 929-0292;
and view some images of the opening of the exhibit

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News & Announcements

AHS textbook featured in AASLH’s “History News” magazine

-The Arizona Story

News

 

Announcement

Interested in a unique way to commemorate a special occasion or person? Consider purchasing a personalized brick that will become part of the museum. Click HERE for more information on this special opportunity to pave the way into history.

 
Workshops

 

Currently no workshops scheduled

 
Online Exhibits



Current Exhibits

  • Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience
  • Windows to the Past
  • Sandra Day O'Connor
  • Routes
  • Historymakers Hall
  • Views from the Home Front
  • Desert Cities
  • The Green Line

Click here for online exhibit