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Tempe Historical Museum

Tempe Historical Museum

The main exhibit hall tells the story of Tempe from its prehistoric beginnings to its development into a desert southwestern urban center. The main hall is surrounded by three changing galleries that explore different aspects of Tempe’s history and change several times a year.

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