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Scottsdale Historical Museum
Type: History Museums, Museums
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Many visitors to Old Town Scottsdale stroll right past this local gem, located on the grassy pedestrian mall in the downtown district. The Scottsdale Historical Museum seeks to present, preserve, and... Read More
Many visitors to Old Town Scottsdale stroll right past this local gem, located on the grassy pedestrian mall in the downtown district. The Scottsdale Historical Museum seeks to present, preserve, and interpret local Scottsdale and the cultural heritage of the Southwest through research, exhibits, and educational programming. Permanent exhibits include the Winfield Scott Exhibit, displaying personal artifacts and celebrating the life of Scottsdale's founder. The One Room Schoolhouse, also known as the Little Red Schoolhouse, which displays what one of the city's first schools might have looked like when it first opened in the 1800s.
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Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson Local Expert
- Family-Friendly Museums, Museums: "Stop in during your visit to Old Town Scottsdale--admission is free!"
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: Scottsdale Historical Museum gives visitors a fascinating look into Scottsdale's earliest days.
- Best for Museums Because: The Scottsdale Historical Museum offers an interesting glimpse into the history of "The West's Most Western Town."
