Tempe History Museum - Tempe, Arizona
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
N 33° 23.520 W 111° 55.652
12S E 413737 N 3695129
The Tempe History Museum presents material from the development of Tempe, Arizona.
Waymark Code: WMP7VX
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
Views: 7

The Tempe History Museum is located in the former Tempe Library Building. It's focus is the rise of modern Tempe from the remains of the Hohokum people who occupied the area through the 1400's. The museum presents the multicultural history of the area from its earliest native American past to the arrival of Hispanic and Anglo settlers in the 19th century. Another focus is on the importance of water in the desert environment.
Theme:
The focus of this museum is on the multicultural development of the area over the last 600 years.


Street Address:
809 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, Arizona 85282


Food Court: yes

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Hours of operation Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed major holidays


Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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