CHANDLER HISTORICAL MUSEUM

CHANDLER, AZ

The Chandler Historical Museum, located in the heart of downtown Chandler, Arizona, is a unique destination for those looking to explore the city's rich history. The museum is housed in the former San Marcos Hotel, which was built in 1912 and served as the first "luxury" hotel in the area. The museum itself was established in 1993 and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the city and its people.

The museum features several permanent exhibits, including one that showcases the history of the city and the San Marcos Hotel, a second that focuses on the history of the area's Native American tribes, and a third that explores the history of the area's farming and ranching communities. In addition, the museum has a permanent exhibit dedicated to the city's annual Ostrich Festival, which was held in Chandler from 1928 to 1940.

The museum also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as lectures, workshops, and other interactive activities. Visitors to the museum can also explore the museum's gift shop, which features a variety of items related to the history of the city, as well as a variety of souvenirs and memorabilia.

The Chandler Historical Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Admission to the museum is free, and the museum is also wheelchair accessible.

CHANDLER HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHANDLER AZ. US MID #8400400074

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 4807822717
• website: http://www.chandlermuseum.org

CHANDLER HISTORICAL MUSEUM
178 E COMMONWEALTH AVE
CHANDLER
AZ
85225

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