Historic House Museums in Arizona

We try to keep this list of historic house museums for Arizona current, but it is best to check directly with the museums for their hours and other information. If you know of a historic house museum in Arizona that should be listed here, please use our submission form to let us know about it.

Bisbee

Muheim Heritage House

The Muheim Heritage House Museum, a Registered National Historic site, was built by Joseph and Carmelita Muheim beginning in 1898. The first four rooms were completed in 1902. As the family grew, six more rooms were added. The house was completed in 1915. Bisbee is a great little Victorian town, and it makes San Francisco look flat.

Open Thu-Mon 10-5 • 207 Youngblood Hill • (520)432-7071

Ganado

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

This Navajo trading post is the oldest continuously operated trading post. Rangers lead tours through the post and John L. Hubbell's home.

Site open daily 8-6 May-Sep, 8-5 rest of year, tour hours vary • 1 mile west on SR 264 • (928) 755-3475

Jerome

Jerome State Historic Park

Housed in the mansion of mine developer James S. Douglas, the museum traces the history of his family and the mining industry.

Open daily 8-5 • off US 89A • (928) 634-5381

Phoenix

Heritage Square

Heritage Square comprises eight structures dating from the 19th century. The highlight is the Rosson House, built in 1895 for Dr. Roland Lee Rosson, the mayor of Phoenix from 1895 to 1896. The home features pressed tin ceilings, parquet floors, an elaborately carved staircase and period furnishings.

Open Wed-Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4 • 6th & Monroe Sts. • (602) 262-5029

Prescott

Sharlot Hall Museum

Complex of buildings including the Governor's Mansion (1864), the John C. Fremont House (1875), and the William C. Bashford House (1877). All of the homes are furnished to represent different periods of the Victorian era.

Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 Apr-Oct; Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-5 rest of year • 415 W. Gurley St. • (928) 445-3122

Scottsdale

Taliesin West

Frank Lloyd Wright's western studio and office.

Open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm • Cactus Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard • (480) 860.8810

Tucson

Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House Museum

The Mexican-American casa has been restored to its 1880 appearance when it was occupied by John C. Fremont.

Open Wed-Sat 10-4 • 151 S. Granada Ave. • (520) 622-0956

Yuma

Sanguinetti House Museum

Home of pioneer merchant E.F. Sanqinetti, the house displays turn of the century period rooms. The gardens reflect the 1890s period.

Open Tue-Sat 10-4 • 240 Madison Ave. • (928) 782-1841