Sharlot Hall Museum
Sharlot Hall Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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The Sharlot Hall Museum, two blocks west of Prescott's Courthouse Plaza, is one of Arizona's premier history museums. Its four-acre campus tells Arizona's story through exhibits, gardens, and historic buildings, including the 1864 Territorial Governor's Mansion. Events and programs include the annual Prescott Indian Art Market, monthly Living History Adventure days, and more.
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- Helen E2 contributionsGreat experience!!Sharlot Hall museum tells the story of Prescott and its historic culture in so many interesting ways. There are 10 buildings and beautiful grounds to explore. Many of the buildings had docents who were so knowledgeable and friendly. Learning from them was a highlight of my visit!! Highly recommend!!Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 9, 2023
- Cindy SSaint Clair Shores, Michigan43 contributionsWell worth a VisitWe were impressed with this museum and especially the docents in some of the buildings that were so knowledgeable. You receive a brochure at admissions that diagrams the buildings and suggests the order to conduct your visit. This was a highlight of our visit to Prescott and well worth your time.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 2, 2024
- Courtney MOceanside, California166 contributionsFantastic museumI was pleasantly surprised how much things there were! There’s a fun scavenger hunt for kids to do. Lots of great information and great things to look at. There are a few items sprinkled throughout each building for kids to touch and play with which was great!Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 4, 2024
- Gary POrange County, California23 contributionsSuch an enjoyable and interesting visitThis is one of the most interesting and enjoyable museums we have visited. It covers about four acres and has several buildings including the original governor's mansion. There is a docent in each building who are friendly and knowledgable. They provide an in-depth history of both Arizona and the Prescott area. Your ticket also allows tyou to visit for a second day. Unfortunately we were leaving Prescott the following day or else we would have gone back.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 11, 2024
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Sarah
Phoenix, AZ13 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Top notch museum, which is surprising in a small town! Give yourself at least a couple of hours, preferably 3 or 4. The grounds are beautiful. Good for kids, lots of interactive segments. Gives a good feel for what territorial times were like. Exhibits are indoor and you walk briefly outside between the various buildings. Good parking, but also within easy walking distance of downtown. They have a great team of knowledgeable volunteers who share interesting stories and tidbits and sometimes do demonstrations.
Written September 10, 2020
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Quiet_Night
Gilbert, AZ119 contributions
Jul 2020
I suggest visiting this museum first if visiting Prescott for the first time to get a background on the history of Prescott and its historical people, buildings, and streets. A unique museum with a series of 8 or 9 small structures/buildings on a campus-like setting. Some buildings are over 100 years old. Friendly docents or automated audio provide information while touring the buildings and exhibits. Pick up a guide at check-in and follow the buildings in order. The first building is Native American culture and the following buildings capture the stories regarding the development of Prescott. Allow yourself at least 2.5 to 3 hours to enjoy it. One hour is not enough time. Reasonable prices.
Written July 8, 2020
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Russell K R
Annapolis, MD61 contributions
Apr 2019
They have done an attractive and interesting job of capturing Arizona's formative years, and Prescott's place in that history. We found in one of the buildings in that mini-village an exhibit of the nearby mining towns around the 1900's, including Poland, where my mother was born. Poland and its buildings no longer exist, its mine having played out in the early 1920s. We were happy to find photos and artifacts from Poland on display at the Sharlot Hall Museum.
Written January 30, 2020
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sharas75
Missouri107 contributions
Jan 2020
The staff/volunteers at Sharlot Hall Museum have certainly honored her legacy/vision with this informative spot. Devote 3-4 hours at least. We spent a couple hours in the morning, walked down the street for lunch and returned in the afternoon.
Written January 22, 2020
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Karen L
Queen Creek, AZ73 contributions
Jun 2020
This was a very nice spot to visit. There are multiple buildings on the property, each representing different periods of Prescott history. There are docents positioned throughout to inform and answer questions. They were all very friendly and knowledgeable. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the flowers were all in bloom. This is a family friendly museum, even the youngest kiddos would have a nice time.
Written June 12, 2020
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Carol E
VA302 contributions
Oct 2021
Takes at least two hours to go through Sharlot Hall Museum with its multiple buildings. Truly enjoyed learning about the history and also the presentations by the volunteers stationed in some of the buildings. The were so knowledgeable and brought the history to life.
Written October 13, 2021
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Sandra S
Papillion, NE1,671 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Sharlot Hall and enjoyed the multitude of interesting exhibits and historic buildings. We chose a living history weekend and learned much more about Prescott's history annd the people who shaped its government. Very impressive and worth the entrance fee!
Written October 16, 2020
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Flyinhigh
Kaneohe, HI11 contributions
Sep 2020
This museum is filled with a lot artifacts, docents were very informative and the grounds are well kept. The gift shop features items from local artists, which I like. It is worth visiting if you're interested in the history of central Arizona.
Written September 16, 2020
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DD Kullman
Phoenix, AZ8 contributions
Aug 2022
Prescott was designated as the capital of the Arizona Territory and this charming small town's ambiance reflects much of its storied past. Both Virgil Earp and Doc Holliday lived in Prescott before their infamous fight at the O.K. Corral.
Sharlot Hall Museum is a heritage site and a good place to experience some of Prescott's early history. The museum sits on 4 acres and includes 11 exhibit buildings, six of which are historic. I particularly enjoyed touring Fort Misery, the oldest log cabin in Arizona, built in 1864 and the Bashford House, an old Victorian where I'm pretty sure I captured a picture of a ghost!
Sharlot Hall Museum also within walking distance from tree-lined Courthouse Plaza, which hosts events and celebrations year-round, as well as Whiskey Row, with its historic buildings, including The Palace, Arizona's oldest restaurant and bar. Stick around long enough and you'll swear you can almost feel its wild and wooley past coming to life!
Sharlot Hall Museum is a heritage site and a good place to experience some of Prescott's early history. The museum sits on 4 acres and includes 11 exhibit buildings, six of which are historic. I particularly enjoyed touring Fort Misery, the oldest log cabin in Arizona, built in 1864 and the Bashford House, an old Victorian where I'm pretty sure I captured a picture of a ghost!
Sharlot Hall Museum also within walking distance from tree-lined Courthouse Plaza, which hosts events and celebrations year-round, as well as Whiskey Row, with its historic buildings, including The Palace, Arizona's oldest restaurant and bar. Stick around long enough and you'll swear you can almost feel its wild and wooley past coming to life!
Written December 2, 2022
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Janay S
Phoenix, AZ91 contributions
Mar 2021
We hadn't been to any museums north of Phoenix in Arizona and were so glad we came to this one. Plenty of things we had no idea about and the kids had fun with the small scavenger hunt they had. It turned out to be a beautiful day and we went back to our rental home for a quick lunch, then back to finish the museum. I think anyone visiting Prescott should go here, it's really informative.
Written March 20, 2021
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Explore309171
Las Vegas, Nevada
What is the admission charge for seniors and vets ?
Written February 16, 2021
Explore309171
Las Vegas, Nevada
What is the 2021 admission charge for seniors and veterans?
Written February 16, 2021
Roses should be still in bloom......frost comes in September but just when, don't know.
Written August 31, 2016
The roses are definitely in bloom and they are beautiful!
Written September 1, 2016
Kenneth L
Prescott, Arizona
Admission is $7 for adults; discounts apply for seniors and veterans (active military), as well as teens; children 15-and-under are FREE. Special events and festivals have specific pricing -- usually $10 adults, with similar discounts.
Written February 25, 2016
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