Scottsdale Historical Museum

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I have walked by this place numerous times and finally had a chance to go inside. They offer free admission but their hours are fairly limited. Built in Scottsdale's first school house, the museum's friendly volunteers explained the structure of the building is original and the roof was replaced more recently. You can walk through the small exhibit in about 10 to 15 minutes. It includes an example of an old classroom. One thing that was pretty neat was the display of the original rules school house teachers had to abide by, back in the day. They were pretty intense and crazy strict (especially for female teachers)! The two elderly volunteers were very friendly and eager to tell you all about Scottsdale history. A+ for enthusiasm!I wouldn't make a special trip to this place but if you happen to be walking along Scottsdale Mall and stumble upon it while they are open, stop in and check them out!

This is an adorable little museum in Old Town Scottsdale. Housed in the Old Red Brick Schoolhouse's neighbor, the former Scottsdale Grammar School, it's full of everyday items from more than a century ago. Possessions of the Scott family can be found among the displays of a world almost forgotten. A portion of the museum is dedicated to the one room schoolhouse it once was.Volunteer docents will share information with you as you explore the displays, both small and large. Best of all, it's free (although you are more than welcome to make a donation or purchase something at the little gift shop)!I found the Arbuckles coffee items to be the most amusing (sounds a lot like Starbucks!). Take a look at the pictures to get an idea of some of the displays. Of course, there's a lot more to see in person! This a great little stop on a tour of Old Town!

Cool little free museum that's located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. The building itself has a cool history as it's the town's first schoolhouse and has also served as Scottsdale's City Hall, Justice Court, Public Library and many other rebirths. The building's pretty small, but it's packed full of lots of old relics, posters and historical artifacts. The whole thing can be seen in 10-20minutes depending how thoroughly you read all the placards. The docents that were working in there were super-friendly, knowledgeable and all too happy to answer any questions you may have. There's also a small little gift shop that has some children's books, historical books and other touristy type stuff. Also, if you bring your kid in there, they can ring the old school bell!Scottsdale Historical Museum is a fun little stop while you're milling about smartly through Old Town Scottsdale. It's definitely worth the 20-minutes you'll spend in there--and go ahead and bring the kids; that way you can say that you took them someplace educational instead of just shopping all day. Who knows, they may even nominate you for parent of the year.

Had a few hours to kill, so swung by here on the recommendation of a friend. Glad I did! Located in a non-descript red brick building just off the Old Town area, this building houses a cute and interesting museum based on Scottsdale's history and some history of the general surrounding areas. The buidling was a schoolhouse at one time, and has been nicely renovated to house this little museum. Docents greet you at the door, and are happy to answer any questions you have. The displays include lots of original items, along with displays of photos, artwork, graphics and descriptions as well. The is a room that represents the old schoolroom look, and another room with a tent set-up just as people would have lived in it many years ago. There is also a room dedicated to the life and history of Chaplain W. Scott, for whom the town is named. Didn't realize he is the same person that Fort W. Scott in San Francisco is named after! Another local (my local!) gem is the original locker used by SF Giants batting coach Dave Righetti when he played out here! Wow - not sure about the dress now located in his locker, though! LOL. The place is small enough to visit in an hour, or take longer if you need the time - there is enough to see!

What a neat little museum packed with history in this old school house. This is a FREE museum located in the heart of Old Town.You are pleasantly greeted at the door by friendly volunteers. And then you walked around. This was an old school house and there is a diploma from a student from their last graduating class. There are neat displays of the local area and a display of an tent house. Reflections of daily life from over 100 years ago.There is a tiny section that you can make purchases of souvenirs that include several books from local authors.If you take the time to stop here it is rich with local history. And it is FREE!! However, operating a place like this does cost money so please don't forget to leave a donation as a token of appreciation for being able to stop in and see this tiny treasure.

Its free!You learn random things about scottsdale which is really cool and the sweetest old ladies work there... Thr ones that ask you to sign their guest book!I always feel welcome.

Interesting little museum. Worth the 20 minute visit and it's FREE! Lots of history about Pre-SCOTTSDALE. Glad we stopped in while visiting the area. Staff was interesting to talk to. Lots of cool history.

Stumbled upon this museum while taking a stroll through Old Town. It's a little museum, quaint and quiet, located on a strip of park leading from Old Town to Civic Center. It was welcoming, and being a free admission museum helped! The older ladies that worked here were so friendly and helpful. She gave us a greeting and some quick facts about some photographs. Although it is small, it has plenty of artifacts, photographs, and recreations of scenes from the Old Town back in the early 1900s. The Grammar School was created with extreme details, and even had the original stamp collection from back then! It's truly a great place and definitely worth a stop by. Make a donation to keep places like the Historical Museum alive and running.

This is a cute, tiny museum stuffed full of historical Scottsdale artifacts. The ladies at the desk are very passionate about their job and sharing the history with interested tourists or locals who stop in. Strangely, I was just wondering earlier that day where Scottsdale got its name: was it named after someone named Scott? It was! Brothers Winfield and George Scott were the first owner and residents of Scottsdale, encouraging local farming and economic growth.I recommend a stop-in if you're curious about the origins of Scottsdale or just want to have a free educational experience! The museum is free, which is awesome, so consider leaving a donation.