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Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum
Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum
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3901 W Pioneer Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85086+7020
623-465-1052
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age Kids
Pre-Teens & Teens
Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum Description
Young visitors meet the Old West at this re-created pioneer village, where your family can explore life as it was in Arizona a century ago. Stroll past historic buildings that range from a schoolhouse to the blacksmith's shop to an opera house. Since this was rancher country, there's plenty of livestock on hand to capture your kids' attention. Arrive in time for the re-enactment performed daily at 11:30 a.m. and you'll even have an encounter with the sheriff, his deputies, and the bank robbers they're pursuing. The show culminates with a shoot-out, after which the actors sign autographs.
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Kid Tips
Babies: There are dirt roads throughout the village, which makes pushing a stroller difficult at times.
Planning Notes
- Get going. The property was planned to accommodate 80 buildings, so things are spread out. Plan to do a lot of walking during a two-hour visit.
- Get gussied up. Keep an eye out for Tumbleweed Tilly, a professional photographer who'll take photos of your kids dressed in old fashioned clothing.
- Get some grub. A restaurant on the grounds lets you take a lunch break in this old-fashioned atmosphere.
Just the Facts
Hours: Winter Hours: October- May Weds.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer Hours: June-September Weds.-Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: 2 to 4 hours
What's Nearby?
- Deer Valley Rock Art Center 3711 W Deer Valley Road
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-582-8007 33.68376 -112.13992277777778 - Hot Air Expeditions The Deer Valley Airport
Phoenix, AZ 85027
800-831-7610 33.68428222222222 -112.08303444444445
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