AZHC closing for 1 year for critical facility upgrades

Historical League will continue to meet throughout the AZHC closure. We have a lot on our agenda!! 

See It While You Can!

The Arizona Heritage Center will soon close for approximately one year to complete critical facility upgrades—but before we do, we invite you to visit.  During our recent temporary closure, we identified additional infrastructure needs that require immediate attention—most significantly, the replacement of the building’s fire-suppression system. Completing this work safely requires the careful removal and protection of exhibitions and collections throughout the museum, a process that will take time to do right.  Further improvements will focus on vital systems that support the care of collections, the safety of visitors, and the long-term sustainability of the building. These updates are necessary to protect the history we all share and to ensure the museum returns stronger than ever.  This makes the coming months your last opportunity to experience the museum as it is today!  Many galleries will be refreshed or reimagined when we return, making this a meaningful moment to revisit favorite spaces, bring friends, or finally see the exhibitions you’ve been wanting to explore before July 5, 2026.  While the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe will be closed during this time—our Tucson museum, the Arizona History Museum, will remain open and we are looking forward to our Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff reopening later this year. We’ll continue bringing Arizona’s history to you through programs, events, and new initiatives throughout the year.  What to Expect During Closure: While exhibition galleries and the research library will be closed, the Arizona Heritage Center will remain active. Public programs, educational programming, and events will continue to take place on-site at least monthly. Furthermore, the Arizona Historical Society will continue offering programs across the state. Plan your visit now before we close.  Make time to stop by in the coming months, this is an unique opportunity to experience the museum before this next chapter begins.   We’ll continue to share updates throughout the process and look forward to welcoming you back when the Arizona Heritage Center reopens. Thank you for being part of this community and supporting the preservation of Arizona’s history.

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