Tempe History Museum

Tempe History Museum The Tempe History Museum is a center where the community comes together to explore Tempe’s past Admission is free! This museum is a perfect choice for all ages.
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The museum features interactive exhibits, fun activities for kids, and frequent concerts, presentations and films. The Tempe Historical Museum was founded by the Tempe Historical Society, a private non-profit group of citizens, which operated the Museum from its inception in 1972 until July 1, 1984 when it became a division of the City of Tempe's Community Services Department. In 2010, the museum

was renovated to incorporate a community gathering space, a children's area and new permanent exhibits. Any City of Tempe engagement on City Councilmember social media posts is not an attempt to influence the outcome of any election, in violation of Arizona law, or otherwise.

Free fun for kids! 9AM - 1PM Wednesdays this summer.
06/17/2026

Free fun for kids! 9AM - 1PM Wednesdays this summer.

06/17/2026
This is for Tim, who messaged us with memories of playing miniature golf on University Drive in the 1970s.
06/16/2026

This is for Tim, who messaged us with memories of playing miniature golf on University Drive in the 1970s.

This is the last week to come to the museum lobby and see the 1959 Chevrolet Impala lowrider owned by Richard Ochoa of t...
06/16/2026

This is the last week to come to the museum lobby and see the 1959 Chevrolet Impala lowrider owned by Richard Ochoa of the Society Car Club. It will be replaced by another beautiful car at the end of the month - stay tuned!

Thanks FOX 10 Phoenix for visiting Tempe Time Machine!
06/11/2026

Thanks FOX 10 Phoenix for visiting Tempe Time Machine!

Through interactive history lessons and art education, the weekly Time Machine event helps children engage with the past while participating in creative workshops. DETAILS ⬇️

Last chance to name our new fox friend!Tempe Time Machine’s new mascot still needs a name and we want to hear your best ...
06/10/2026

Last chance to name our new fox friend!

Tempe Time Machine’s new mascot still needs a name and we want to hear your best idea.

Kids and community members are invited to submit one name for the new cartoon gray fox mascot. This is your chance to help shape something that will be part of Tempe Time Machine for years to come.

Submit your name idea at tempe.gov/TimeMachine by the end of the day, today (June 10)!

Art from the local lowrider community on display through the end of June in the Tempe History Museum Community Room!
06/10/2026

Art from the local lowrider community on display through the end of June in the Tempe History Museum Community Room!

Address

809 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ
85282

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(480) 350-5100

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