Tempe Historical Museum

The Tempe Historical Museum features exhibits that explore the identity of the town and builds a connection between the residents and their community. The museum hosts many activities, speakers and programs for the community throughout the year.

The main exhibition hall is entitled Tempe: Distinct, Diverse, Dynamic and is the heart of the museum. In here different stages of media are used to tell the story of the town of Tempe and use a thematic approach. The themes are College Town, Building our Community, Living Together and Surviving in the Desert.

Other features of the gallery include an exploration station in the themed areas, a Learning Lounge with books and an area for visitors to take a break and the kids Place where kids can get involved with history. There is also Little Devil's Stadium where toddlers and babies can safely explore.

The museum hosts many events throughout the year such as Music Under the Stars, Tempe Youth Symphony performances, Open Mic Nights and movie nights. Many adult education classes are held at the museum which aims to teach basic skills to participate in a particular art form, to connect residents with the arts and to build a community.