Tempe History Museum
Introduction
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Images
Main Gallery. (Photographer is not credited on website)
Community Room. (Photo by Bill Timmerman)
Museum entrance at night. (Photo by Bill Timmerman)
Gift Shop. (Photographer is not credited on website)
Backstory and Context
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The museum collection consists of artifacts, archives, and photographs related to Tempe's history. It is the responsibility of the museum to collect and preserve these items for current and future generations. The collection items are used in research and in exhibits to share the unique stories of our city and its people.
The museum's Main Gallery--the heart of the museum--explores the history of Tempe through the following themes: Surviving in the Desert, Building Our Community, College Town (Tempe is home to Arizona State University), and Living Together.