Mesa Historical Museum

The Mesa Historical Museum in Mesa, Arizona, United States was opened in 1987 by the Mesa Historical Society to preserve the history of Mesa, Arizona. The museum's exhibits include a comprehensive history of Mesa, a replica of an early adobe one-room schoolhouse, as well as additional galleries of changing exhibits.

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Opening hours:
Tuesday—Saturday: 10:00 AM—4:00 PM
public holidays: closed
Type: Museum
Description: history museum
Also known as: “The Mesa Historical Museum”
Address: 2345 North Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hohokam Stadium and City of Mesa Cemetery.

Hohokam Stadium

Stadium

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Hohokam Stadium, also known as Dwight W. Patterson Field and formerly Hohokam Park, is a 10,500-seat baseball park located in Mesa, Arizona. The stadium, named for the Hohokam people who occupied the region from approximately AD 1 to the mid-15th century, was completed in January 1997 after the original Hohokam Stadium was demolished. Hohokam Stadium is situated 1½ miles southwest of Mesa Historical Museum.

City of Mesa Cemetery

Cemetery

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The City of Mesa Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at 1212 N. Center Street in the city of Mesa, Arizona. It is the final resting place of various notable early citizens of Mesa. City of Mesa Cemetery is situated 2 miles southwest of Mesa Historical Museum.

Riverview High School

School

Riverview High School is one of two alternative high schools operated by Mesa Public Schools. It was formerly known as Mesa Vista High School. Riverview High School is situated 1½ miles southwest of Mesa Historical Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lehi and Salt River.

Lehi

Neighborhood

Lehi is a community within Mesa, Arizona. Lehi existed prior to the founding of Mesa, and was annexed by its much larger former neighbor in 1970. It is now the northern limit of central Mesa.

Salt River

Hamlet

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Salt River is a populated place situated in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has an estimated elevation of 1,220 feet above sea level. It is located on the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community. Salt River is situated 3 miles west of Mesa Historical Museum.