Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Welcome to the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park. Built in 1882 in the shape of a Greek cross, this two-story Victorian structure once housed the offices of the Sheriff, Recorder, Treasurer, Board of Supervisors, Jail, and Courtrooms of Cochise County. Today this 12,000 sq.Ft. Courthouse is a museum filled with the glitter and guns of those who tamed the territory. The park includes a museum, exhibits, a gift shop, restrooms and shaded picnic areas. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Cash. Museum is open daily from 9:00am- 5:00pm. Stop in for an interesting tour and/or the perfect gift!
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- Beth KShawnee, Kansas1,629 contributionsGreat stop when getting into TombstoneWe really enjoyed our self-tour of this old courthouse! Lots of documentation of Tombstone including an original courtroom and history of the area. We also enjoyed learning about the hangings and seeing the gallows. Be sure to take the gorgeous stairway to the second floor for more information and displays.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 9, 2023
- Patrick OMount Holly, North Carolina1,143 contributionsGreat place to learn the history of Tombstone.This is a nice place to visit to get a feel for the true history of Tombstone. There are nice displays and it is fun to wander through. The gallows make for a great photo opportunity. Well done and worth a stop.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten January 1, 2024
- 2paradise158 contributionsOld courthouse with history of townI thought there was good information here at this beautiful courthouse facility turned museum. I found some of the information and tags around pictures was fading and hard to read. I also felt that pictures were duplicated around town at other venues so I got bored learning about, for example, Wyatt Earp’s wives yet again. Various rooms of the courthouse had historical information for the town of Tombstone. We spent about an hour here.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 17, 2024
- lorih674Orange Park, Florida80 contributionsA must doGlad we started with the Court House. It had a lot of good information and since it is a official state historic park, I feel that the information with details had been vetted and was reliable. It was better than I anticipated and would definitely recommend.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 20, 2024
- Korah CBenson, Arizona5 contributionsI recommend here!My boyfriend and I went here and had a great time! There's two floors full of history and artifacts. I love the art of the spiral staircase and to sit in an old style courtroom was truly remarkable! It's definitely a place to see when you visit!Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 16, 2024
- Yoosik Ethan OumVancouver, Canada212 contributionsA great historical museum and real life landmark.This is a very good thorough museum with tons of real life artifacts and certainly lots to read about the history of the area, if you’re into that. The courtroom and the gallows where people were actually hung are good photo ops. But if you’re pressed for time and you can only visit two things, i would definitely pick Ok Corral and Boot Hill first.Visited August 2024Traveled with friendsWritten August 9, 2024
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Keith B
Alamogordo, NM224 contributions
Apr 2021
Nice historical information here. We spent a little over an hour reviewing the various rooms. I particularly enjoyed the OK Corral shootout display. The courthouse is within walking distance of the rest of historical Tombstone. This is a state park so does have a fee, but we didn't feel that was unreasonable (but I should note my wife and I are both military veterans so we had a discount). I only have one minor complaint . . . when they were closed, the state owned park system car was parked in the parking lot . . . this prevented us from getting an unobstructed picture of the entire building from the outside. We even walked over early from our motel before most things opened hoping to get a picture with no people. They should consider parking on the other side of the parking lot.
Written April 17, 2021
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GregN
Cheshire, CT428 contributions
Feb 2023
We found Tombstone to be a bit hokey with it's re-enactors shooting fake guns and it's western saloons serving gelato and foofy coffee. So we appreciated the courthouse as a font of REAL history. It tells the real story of Tombstone and its cast of characters as well as the larger history of this one time frontier town. We found it much more interesting than the touristy main street and well worth the price of admission.
Written February 20, 2023
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Guppysue
Kanosh, Utah, United States68 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
This was certainly worth a visit! My husband and I spent at least 2 hours on a self guided tour of both the 1st and 2nd floors. So much history and very nicely done. The state employee who checked us in was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
Written January 29, 2023
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JRT
Hartselle, AL16 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a good grouping of general area information and relics from the city's past. It's not very accommodating for the handicapped so come explore the first floor thoroughly, climb the beautiful old curved staircase to the second floor. Audio is provided for handicapped who cannot access second floor. Don't miss the gallows out back, they may be new rebuilt ones but real ones once were in their place! ... And they were used!
Written January 19, 2020
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cllrburton
Valdosta, GA127 contributions
Jul 2021
The courthouse museum is really great and very well presented with so many artifacts. This former courthouse really presents and shows life as it was in Tombstone in the 1800s and not so much towards the OK coral history, Doc & Wyatt, even though they are mentioned. So this is a really good place to visit in Tombstone
Written July 25, 2021
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Shelbie Pleskonko
Faribault, MN38 contributions
Sep 2022
We enjoyed walking through the old courthouse and learning all the history of Tombstone. they even have the gallows in the back of the courthouse. It is self guided, so you can take your time at looking and reading about all of the pictures and artifacts. The staff was very nice and told us it would take an hour or two to go through the whole building.
Written September 27, 2022
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JRMADA
United States3,332 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The old Court House has plenty of old west era items to look at. You won't find it on Allen Street, but it is a short walk from it. Admission fee is currently $7.00 and there were very few visitors when we were there.
Written April 5, 2023
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Mystakidis
Phoenix, AZ20 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We like learning about history, so it was worth it for us. Take your time and read some of the stories and check out the various exhibits. There is a decent enough selection of items from the time that I’d allow around 1 hour to do it fully.
Written January 10, 2020
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AlexR
12 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Alongside the Bird Cage Theater one of the historical buildings turned museums that is definitely worth visiting.
Some nice collections inside ranging from guns to cowboy saddles and mining related items. There’s also a collection of household items from the early pioneers.
Some nice collections inside ranging from guns to cowboy saddles and mining related items. There’s also a collection of household items from the early pioneers.
Written March 26, 2023
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Bubba S
Buckeye, AZ38 contributions
Feb 2021
If you want to get an overview of the history of Tombstone this is a great stop. The exhibits are well documented and there is a nice flow to the whole museum. On top of that you are walking through the historic courthouse which gives the whole experience a different perspective.
Written February 25, 2021
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Written March 26, 2019
One can whip through and look at photos, paintings and paraphernalia in about 30 minutes. They are only part of the history presented. Take the time to read and imagine what life was really like back then. It really is up to visitor how long they want to linger.
Written March 26, 2019
is there a charge to enter this?
Written May 29, 2018
As of today, 5/29/2018, $7.00 It was worth it for me as a history buff and to contribute to the preservation and maintenance of a valuable Cochise County historical site.
Written May 29, 2018
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