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.

Did you roller skate here? McClintock north of the river around 1990.
06/03/2026

Did you roller skate here? McClintock north of the river around 1990.

We're opening our Tempe Time Machine season on June 3rd with Drive-in Days! Step back in time to the golden age of cruis...
06/02/2026

We're opening our Tempe Time Machine season on June 3rd with Drive-in Days! Step back in time to the golden age of cruising and classic Americana! Families are invited to explore a Route 66–inspired experience where lowrider culture meets the charm of vintage drive‑ins. Strike a pose at our retro photo op, try out dramatic play at the “movie concession stand,” and test your knowledge with family‑friendly favorite‑movie trivia. Kids can get creative with hands‑on postcard and keychain crafts, all while soaking up the fun of a throwback summer adventure. 9AM - 1PM.

The Huddle was a diner that opened on the SE corner of Mill and University in the mid-1950s.
05/29/2026

The Huddle was a diner that opened on the SE corner of Mill and University in the mid-1950s.

The Wigwam Lodge on Apache Boulevard west of Rural Road in the 1950s. Teepee-shaped lodging up front, trailers in the ba...
05/28/2026

The Wigwam Lodge on Apache Boulevard west of Rural Road in the 1950s. Teepee-shaped lodging up front, trailers in the back, swimming pool and shuffleboard in the middle.

05/23/2026

The SunPunchers have released two full-length albums and a four-song EP, all variations of expression in Americana/Desert Soul sounds that range from the dangers of intimacy to “ouija board swamp séances” - AZ Central. The Phoenix New Times declared the band “relentlessly soulful” and music blog YabYum wrote that “the sound The Sunpunchers have captured is mesmerizing”; they have shared the stage with Iron and Wine, Sturgill Simpson, The Delta Maes, and Courtney Marie Andrews to name a few, and have been featured in Phoenix Magazine’s Editor’s Pick-Best of The Valley – Local Band, 2023. This free event will be held in the museum’s Community Room

05/22/2026

Interested in some live music? The Tempe History Museum will host The SunPunchers at 7 pm this evening, 5/22. The SunPunchers have released two full-length albums and a four-song EP, all variations of expression in Americana/Desert Soul sounds that range from the dangers of intimacy to “ouija board swamp séances” —AZ Central. The Phoenix New Times declared the band “relentlessly soulful” and music blog YabYum wrote that “the sound The Sunpunchers have captured is mesmerizing.” They have been featured in Phoenix Magazine’s Editor’s Pick Best of The Valley—Local Band, 2023. The free event will be held in the museum’s Community Room.

Tempe Time Machine has a new fox friend and it needs a name!This new cartoon gray fox was inspired by the real gray foxe...
05/21/2026

Tempe Time Machine has a new fox friend and it needs a name!

This new cartoon gray fox was inspired by the real gray foxes that can be spotted around Tempe. Now, kids and community members are invited to help choose a fun, friendly name for the mascot.

Submit one name idea and tell us why it fits.

The winning name will be used at future Tempe Time Machine events and the person who submitted it will receive a special prize package.

Submissions close June 10.

Submit your idea at tempe.gov/TimeMachine.

05/21/2026

Thanks so much Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for inviting us over to tell travelers about lowrider history!

are coming to Tempe History Museum!
05/15/2026

are coming to Tempe History Museum!

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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