Mesa Historical Museum

06/01/2026

The Arizona Baseball Museum Summer Silent Auction is now LIVE!

Bid on local dining, sports tickets, golf outings, museums, family attractions, entertainment, and unique Arizona experiences — all while supporting the future of the Arizona Baseball Museum.

Featured items include:
• Arizona Diamondbacks tickets
• Great Wolf Lodge passes
• Private wine tastings
• Aquarium and attraction passes
• Golf experiences
• Local restaurant gift cards
…and more!

Bidding is now open through June 8.

Start bidding here:

Bid on amazing local experiences, dining, sports, and family fun while supporting the future of Arizona’s newest museum.

06/01/2026

Last night, the Mesa Historical Museum was honored to host the Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards, celebrating organizations and individuals dedicated to preserving Arizona’s rich history and cultural heritage.

We were thrilled to welcome recipients from across the state and to celebrate the important work being done to protect historic places, stories, collections, and traditions for future generations.

We are especially grateful to have been recognized alongside nine other outstanding award recipients. It was an amazing evening filled with people who share a passion for preserving Arizona’s history and making it accessible to their communities.

05/30/2026

Now open at the Mesa Historical Museum: “Falcon Field and the Royal Air Force, 1941–1945.”

Discover the story of the RAF cadets who trained at Falcon Field during World War II through rare photographs, uniforms, personal letters, artifacts, and firsthand accounts that connect Britain’s war effort to Mesa’s history. This special exhibit will remain on display for approximately one year.

Plus, today only: Veterans with valid ID receive free admission to both the Mesa Historical Museum and the Arizona Baseball Museum.

Open today 10 AM–4 PM.

05/29/2026

What an incredible evening as we celebrated the opening of our new Royal Air Force exhibit!

This special one-year exhibit tells the story of the over 2000 British cadets who came to Mesa during World War II to train at Falcon Field before returning to serve their country. Their time here left a lasting impact on our community, and we are honored to help share their stories.

This exhibit was made possible through a wonderful collaboration with the Arizona Aviation Historical Group, CAF Airbase Arizona, Falcon Field Airport, and the descendants of the British cadets who trained here. We are grateful to everyone who contributed photographs, artifacts, research, and personal stories.

We were also honored to welcome Mayor Mark Freeman, Councilmember Alicia Goforth (Mesa Council District 5), and Councilmember Jenn Duff (Mesa Council District 4), who is a descendant of one of the pilots who stayed in Mesa after the war making the evening especially meaningful.

The exhibit opens to the public tomorrow and will remain on display for approximately one year. As a special thank-you, active-duty military personnel and veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to both the Mesa Historical Museum and the Arizona Baseball Museum tomorrow only.

We hope you'll join us in exploring this remarkable chapter of Mesa's history. ✈️🇬🇧🇺🇸

05/21/2026

The Mesa Historical Museum is so proud to be nominated for small Nonprofit of the Year through the Mesa has Heart program! Thank you Mesa Chamber. We are looking forward to the event.

05/20/2026

Exciting news! ⚾️🏛️

We’ve has been selected to receive a 2026 Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Award for the rehabilitation and preservation of the historic Lehi Auditorium — now home to the Arizona Baseball Museum.

We’re incredibly honored to see this important piece of Mesa history recognized and preserved for future generations.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible!

We’re honored to share that the Mesa Historical Museum and Arizona Baseball Museum have received a 2026 Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Award for the restoration of the historic Lehi Auditorium.
What was once a leaking, run down storage building has been transformed into Arizona’s first and only permanent baseball museum. ⚾
This project took years of hard work, fundraising, preservation, and incredible community support — and we’re so proud to see it recognized at the state level.
Thank you to everyone who helped bring this historic building back to life. ❤️

05/19/2026

Support the Arizona Baseball Museum during our upcoming Summer Silent Auction, taking place June 1–8!

The online auction will feature local dining, sports tickets, golf outings, museums, entertainment, family attractions, and unique Arizona experiences — all while helping support future exhibits, updates, artifact preservation, and programming at the Arizona Baseball Museum.

Featured items include Arizona Diamondbacks tickets, Great Wolf Lodge passes, aquarium admissions, golf experiences, private wine tastings, local restaurants, and more.

The Arizona Baseball Museum officially opened earlier this year inside Mesa’s historic Lehi Auditorium and continues to grow with new stories, artifacts, and exhibits celebrating Arizona’s rich baseball history.

We’ll be sharing additional details and featured packages soon — stay tuned!
To preview items as they’re added — or to support the museum with an early donation — click the link: https://givebutter.com/c/azbaseballauction

05/15/2026

They came from Britain, trained under Arizona skies, and became part of Mesa’s history.

Opening Saturday, May 30, 2026, “Falcon Field and the Royal Air Force, 1941–1945” explores the story of the Royal Air Force cadets who trained at Falcon Field during World War II and the impact they left on Mesa. Through photographs, personal correspondence, uniforms, artifacts, and firsthand accounts, visitors will discover what life was like for these young men as they learned to fly in the Arizona desert and prepared for service overseas.

The exhibit also explores Falcon Field’s unexpected connection to the beloved television series Thunderbirds.

The exhibit will remain on display for approximately one year at the Mesa Historical Museum.

In celebration of the exhibit opening, veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to both the Mesa Historical Museum and the Arizona Baseball Museum on Saturday, May 30 only.

In partnership with the Arizona Aviation Historical Group

05/14/2026

The Arizona Baseball Museum is bringing together baseball stories, live music, and some familiar names from Arizona baseball for a special summer evening on June 27.

Join legendary MLB organist Bobby Freeman along with Joe Garagiola Jr. and Dave Dunne for an evening of behind-the-scenes baseball memories, conversation, and music right here on the Mesa Historical Museum campus.

Tickets are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early through the Arizona Baseball Museum page.

⚾ An Evening of Baseball Stories & Music ⚾

Join us for a special summer evening at the Arizona Baseball Museum featuring legendary MLB organist Bobby Freeman along with special guests Joe Garagiola Jr. and Dave Dunne.

Hear behind-the-scenes stories from professional baseball, enjoy live music, and spend the evening surrounded by Arizona baseball history.

Saturday, June 27
5:30–7:30 PM
Arizona Baseball Museum – Mesa

Tickets are $25 and include light bites & drinks.

Seats are limited and we expect this event to fill quickly.

🎟 Reserve your seat today: www.arizonabaseballmuseum.org/event-details/bobby-bash-an-evening-of-baseball-stories-music