Sharlot Hall Museum

Sharlot Hall Museum is a collection of eleven exhibition buildings spread across several acres, displaying artifacts, photographs, and documents about Central Arizona's past. The buildings hold information on daily life, economy, and social development from the territorial and early statehood periods.

The museum was founded in 1928 when Sharlot M. Hall secured preservation of the 1864 Governor's Mansion as its centerpiece. This original building became the foundation for expanding into a broader collection dedicated to territorial history.

The grounds feature a garden dedicated to the women who contributed to Arizona's early settlement during the territorial period. Their stories appear throughout the exhibits, showing how daily life and choices shaped the region's growth.

The museum is best explored on foot as the exhibition buildings are spread across the grounds. Plan enough time to walk between structures and view the collections in each building without rushing.

The museum's research center holds rare books and original manuscripts documenting daily life and commerce in the Arizona highlands. Researchers and curious visitors can access these materials to explore deeper stories not shown in the main exhibits.

Website: https://sharlothallmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 34.54165,-112.47419

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48