Come and enjoy a rich slice of Arizona history at the Gilbert Historical Museum, located in the Heritage District of Gilbert, Arizona. We’ve been at the heart of the Gilbert community since we opened our doors in 1982. Our building, the original Gilbert Elementary School was built in 1913 and sits proudly on the National Register of Historic Places. A repository of artifacts and archives chronicling Gilbert's rich history, we’ve been welcoming visitors to our exhibits for nearly 30 years; inviting guests to explore our past, experience the present, and imagine our future.
If you’re new to our community, just visiting, or if your family’s been here for generations, pay us a visit and we’ll make you feel at home. As you explore the halls and rooms of our history museum, you’ll discover that we have exhibits and activities for everyone; you can hop on a real Gilbert police motorcycle, explore a cowboy’s bunk room, or visit with the ladies at our live Quilting Bee.
So whether you’re planning a trip with the family, a group tour, or need meeting space for an event, you’ll discover that the Gilbert Museum is so much more than one of Gilbert’s favorite family attractions.
It is time for our 7th Annual Art of Quilting Show. If you would like to enter a quilt into the show please download this application and bring it in with your quilt! Click Here for the instructions and entry form.
We’re committed to preserving the past, honoring the present, and contributing to the future of Gilbert.
Come and visit us at the Feathered Friends Festival and the Global Village Festival. Click Here for more information.
You will not want to miss our Annual Quilt Show, held March-May 2012. This exhibit will be featuring Feed Sack Quilts from the 1930's and 1940's, along with a variety of quilts made by talented quilters throughout Arizona. Come observe the different techniques and vivid colors that make each quilt a unique piece of art. For more information click Here. If you would like to enter a quilt into our show please click Here. Celebrate and honor those individuals who have served in our military and who are currently serving in our military on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012. Click Here for more information. Get involved with your local museum and with your support, we’ll remain a cornerstone of the Gilbert community for generations to come. If you have any questions about the museum or your visit, please send us an email or give us a call at (480) 926-1577.
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