Mesa Historical Museum

Preserving Mesa's Past – Discovering Mesa's Future

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

Admission Prices:
$7 Adults
$5 Seniors
$5 Military
$4 Youth (6-17)
Children 5 and under - Free
Members - Free
Tribal Members - Free

CURRENT EXHIBITS:

PLAY BALL: THE ARIZONA SPRING TRAINING EXPERIENCE: This exhibit features the history of Spring Training, the birth of the Cactus League and Cactus League Hall of Fame, along with photos and collections from the last one hundred years of baseball in Mesa.

FOUNDING FAMILY: Featuring historic artifacts, images, and stories from members of the first founding families who settled Lehi and Mesa. - O.S. Stapley stagecoach recently added!

MESA/LEHI SCHOOLS: Photos and memorabilia that highlights some of the earliest students to attend the old Lehi School during the early 1900's located in our Adobe Schoolhouse replica.

MESA HISTORY: Learn about the early pioneer history of Mesa and the earliest businesses of Mesa.

THE ART OF KAREN KUYKENDALL: Visionary artist and sculptor, artwork will be changed out yearly.

O'ODHAM - PIIPAASH: The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community exhibit celebrates the Onk Akimel O'odham and Piipaash cultures. 

RETURN OF THE BUFFALO: This new exhibit highlights the cultural and historical significance of this national mammal to Native American tribes across the country, featuring displays that focus on the history of bison from its prehistoric beginnings to its near extinction and eventual resurgence.  - Temporary special exhibit open through July 2025.

We are excited to announce that our Online Collections, in partnership with Past Perfect Museum Software, is up and ready for you to view.

Through this website you can search via keyword, Collection, names, dates, places, and more! Feeling adventurous? Click on 'Random Images' and explore what pops up!