Show Low Museum
A memorable step back in time
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OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024
29 YEARS OF HISTORICAL COMMUNITY EXHIBITS
561 East Deuce of Clubs Show Low AZ or give us a call 928-532-7115 or 928-242-3905
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE 5000+ GUESTS THAT VISITED US DURING THE 2023 SEASON.
MANY CAME AS STRANGERS, ALL LEFT AS FRIENDS
CERTIFIED SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY
For a map of our location, you will be leaving the Museum Web Page click here
Show Low Historical Society Museum Mission Statement
Our mission is to collect, preserve and exhibit historical Native and American objects, photographs, books, archival material and works of art pertinent to the White Mountain region of Arizona from 1540 to present day. The purpose of these collections is to provide educational value for our visitors.
Original Founders of Show Low Historical Society Inc.
Dr. Albert Armstrong, JoAnn Finney Hatch, Louis Rawlings, Jackie Woolford Solomon, Joe Woolford
Show Low Historical Society Museum is a 501 (c) 3 Non Profit Organization
We do not charge an entry fee, although we appreciate your donations. Your donations have helped create a fabulous Museum for you to enjoy ! The Museum is comprised of two connected buildings. The west side building was originally a sporting goods store built in the early 1960’s by Bill and Mary Sexton. In the early 1970’s the sporting goods store was bought and remodeled by the City of Show Low to house the city offices, police department and jail. The Show Low Historical Society, founded in 1991, acquired the building in 1993. The work then began to create our museum.
The east side building was the Navajo County Justice Courts and Navajo Planning and Zoning. The Show Low Historical Society Museum acquired the east side building in 2007, with this expansion the museum now has 6,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, 18 separate themed rooms of historic items. Although we look small from the outside, we have thousands of items and photographs on display. The east side is also the home of the SILVERCREEK RAILROAD CLUB exhibit,featuring “The Last train to Maverick.”
In the foyer is an exhibit case that Honors Our Fallen Police Officers from Navajo County; Officer Darren Reed; Officer David Kellywood , Officer Tenney Gatewood and Officer Adrian Lopez.
Our gift shop is also located in the foyer of the museum.
We sell earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Local history books, handmade magnets, coffee mugs, art work, maps and post cards.
We are now equipped to accept debit or credit cards. We do not charge sales tax (non-profit organization) on our gift shop items
We offer free printed information about surrounding White Mountain communities and their points of interest. .
A brief video about the museum from WMITV click here
To begin the virtual tour click here
The Museum IS OPEN FOR THE 2023 SEASON
THE MUSEUM is now open for our 28th year of serving the White Mountain community. During our closed time we have made many display changes inside the museum. We have added hundreds of historical photos of the Show Low community people and places. There…
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History Behind the Mural
Show Low Museum mural painted by local artist Steve Taylor. Steve captures a bygone era portraing the industries of the White Mountains; cattle, lumber & railroads. Additional art work of Steve’s can be seen on the Deuce of Clubs at, Cattlemens Steakhouse & Loung…
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