Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park
About
A history museum at Papago Park with a kid-friendly retro gallery
Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park is the Tempe history museum operated by the Arizona Historical Society on N College Ave near Papago Park. The space pairs Arizona history exhibits with kid-friendly retro Phoenix attractions.
Exhibits and programs
The museum runs daytime hours Tuesday-Saturday with structured programs. Exhibits include:
- Phoenix retro icons (Bob's Big Boy, Wallace and Ladmo)
- Old-time general store
- WWII training aircraft up-close
- Rotating Arizona history exhibits
- Children's books and polished rock souvenirs in gift shop
What's Included
- General admission ($10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 ages 7-17, free under 6)
- Hands-on retro exhibits geared to kids
- Field trip and group programming
- Gift shop on site
Experience
Best fit for families with kids who want a low-cost indoor history-themed stop. Free admission for under-6 makes it accessible for repeat short visits with younger kids.