Arizona History Museum

Highly recommended. This gem of a museum transports one to another time and place. Very well-curated museum with an exceptional collection. Who knew that Studebaker was a wagon maker first?!The ole' West has such an incredibly rich history.

I came here on Saturday for their free entry for Arizona Statehood Day. I believe they are offering free admission Feb. 10, and Feb. 13-17. I was pleasantly surprised by how big the museum was and I really enjoyed learning about AZ history.

Never met a museum we didn't like and the Arizona History Museum is no different. There is so much to see and there are many themed rooms to visit. This is not a quick in/out event. Take the time to absorb what they have to offer. Totally engaging and i know way more about Arizona. On a hot July date being inside is also a big plus. Excellent bathrooms thanks for that. Validated covered parking or metered street parking.

It was smaller than I had expected but it was a wonderful experience with lots of interesting information on the State. Wish they had more information on the parking situation and that they have a parking garage out back.

I greatly enjoyed my visit, don't be turned off by the sparseness in front area. there are great exhibits in the back areas. Parking can be a problem and plan for at least 2 hours

INCREDIBLE VENUE. First time visiting. Located adjacent to U OF A this museum is worth a visit! Very detailed exhibits re history of AZ with a visiting display of Barry Goldwater at time of review. Mining, genealogy, minerals, culture, history, all presented with exceptional display and content. Sound available on most. The HAM radio display (until 2022) was a big draw for me. Masks mandatory. Provided if needed. Plan on returning with guests and family.

Located on campus and there's free validated parking by the museum. The museum itself is pretty extensive and comprehensive. The pen that President Taft used to sign, ratifying AZ as a state, is on display, as well as the gun Geronimo handed over at his surrender. The only thing is that the museum closes at 2pm, which is kind of early. I went after lunch and had to rush through everything. Will definitely return at some point to spend more quality time in each exhibit.

Part of the Arizona Historical Society, the museum is a preeminent source for information about the region's past. Grab your visiting seniors and tiny children. It's going to be hours of a brain-expanding, educational experience! To do -- do not use street parking, unless you are planning on a 30 minute visit. Instead, park down the street (heading west, one block) in the UA's Main Gate Garage off of Second and Euclid. There is a lot specifically for museum visitors and, once you pay your fee at the museum counter, you will be provided a slip to exist the parking garage at no cost. Now to the goods. The museum is situated on mostly the ground floor, with an extra mezzanine level. Both are wheelchair and carrier accessible. But, for some reason, you have to ask the receptionist in the lobby if you would like to use the elevator to get to the mezzanine. Back to the offerings. The museum has more than one dozen small sections. You can learn about: John T. Joelser, an architect who designed the original museum, and the 150+ year history of the museum, with a collection of Spanish Colonial silver, photographs, personal items and artwork. The Mexican revolution, and Geronimo. The museum even has several guns Geronomi owned.The Silverbell Artifacts, a collection of several dozen pieces found in the 1920s. The origins of these artifacts are unknown. Some say they provide evidence that a colony of the Holy Roman Empire must have been in the Tucson area during the 8th or 9th century. Fascinating. Arizona's mining history, with an actual replica of an underground mine that is creepy as all get out! With mannequins hiding in the cut and everything! My favorite, though, were the minerals on display. Wulfenite, cerussite, malachite and more. What a treat! How people lived decades upon decades ago. What is apparently obvious is that native folk and the early settlers were teeny-tiny people. The shoes, the beds, the desks -- everything is child sized. The exhibitions obviously have not been updated for years upon years. But it is a treasure trove for researchers and curious minds. The museum's Research Library and Archives is available Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Also know that this is only one of the Arizona Historical Society's museum. Others are found in other parts of Tucson and also in Tempe, Flagstaff and Yuma. Others in Tucson include the Fort Lowell Museum and the Downtown History Museum. Interested in signing up for or gifting a membership? Fees are $50-$1,000, depending on the level you prefer. There's even a household level. Students can sign up for a $25 membership. And bonus: The museum has a lovely courtyard area that is perfect for reading, quiet time and meditation. There is a water fixture that makes a lovely sound, and a small watercourse said to hold Arizona pupfish. I did not spot any during my visit.

I was pleasantly surprised how cool this place was. Wish I could have stayed longer but I had to run, so many cool exhibits to see. 10/10 recommend

Never before have I seen a bobcat skin rug! Don't think I'd want one in my house, but it was only one of many interesting relics they have in this museum. I really enjoyed seeing the antique camera as well. My trip was unplanned, but since I was in the area and saw the sign, I wanted to see some Arizona history. That's exactly what I found.