Defining the Arizona Experience
"You Have a Place Here"
History and Strength
For over 40 years, the Mesa Historical Museum has been a primary heritage destination in Arizona. As the most visited history museum in the Phoenix area, it has earned a reputation as local destination with a long history of preservation and innovative programs.
Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience
Come learn about the history of the Cactus League in Arizona.
We're excited to partner with our sister organization, the Arizona Museum for Youth (AMY) to bring you our 2nd season of Play Ball!, opening February 26th.
Check out the exhibition website for more on the exhibit, the history of the Cactus League, and more upcoming events.
Ghost Tour and Downtown Walking Tour
Friday, October 22 (7-9pm) and Saturday, October 23 (10am-noon)
This unique tour gives you the opportunity to visit historic sites and buildings in Mesa, exploring their histories and stories. Are these myths, rumors, legends? Does Mesa have tunnels? What floats down the stairs in the old jail? Come find out on this docent-led tour of historic downtown Mesa.
Visitors for the tour should wear appropriate walking shoes, as the tour will last approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours. The tour will take visitors inside a variety of historic downtown Mesa buildings, and tour guides will share the history and spooky stories of those buildings.
Tickets are available online (payment via Paypal), or by phoning 480-835-7358 during open hours (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-4pm). Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children (ages 3-12).
Wallace and Ladmo Episodes DVD
It's what you've been asking for! Eight complete Wallace and Ladmo daily shows (excluding cartoons and commercials) from 1965 to the final show in December 1989. Included is the 1978 show that won a regional Emmy award. See all your favorite characters and routines: Gerald, Aunt Maud, Captain Super, Marshall Good, Boffo the Clown, Muck & Mire, Bobby Jo Trouble, the Wizard, the Time Machine, Old Time Movies, and more!!
Available now at the Mesa Historical Museum (and our online store) for only $20!
