The River Of Time Museum
The River Of Time Museum
The River Of Time Museum
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Raja0000
30 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
This little museum contains a huge amount of information about the lower Verde River Valley area from prehistoric times to the creation of Fountain Hills and the fascinating history of the Yavapai Nation at Fort McDowell. It’s not necessarily a “western museum” but instead focuses on the Verde River and the history of the specific Fountain Hills area. It’s a fun and interesting way to spend a couple of hours.
Written 26 April 2023
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Jim Becker
65 contributions
Sept 2019
The River of Time Museum has exhibits on the Verde Valley's Formation and history that includes the experiences of the Yavapais Native Americans. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday form 9 AM till Noon. Oct. through May, 10 AM to 4 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Tickets are $4 for seniors, $5 for adults and $3 for children. It is adjacent to the local library and easy to find on 12901 N. La Montana in Fountain Hills. It is a neat museum with lots of scenes of past experiences of the locals that goes back hundreds of years ago.
Written 26 November 2019
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dieteraz
Seattle, WA97 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
small but cute, gives a good overall view of the State's history. Nice little gift shop too. Certainly can recommend. it's same entrance as Library and Community Center across the street. The little park with the statues is good too. Worth a stop.
Written 10 April 2017
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Oliver S
New York City, NY11,509 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
seems to feature a museum nowadays. Especially historical museums in the West, they are all over. Some are old and true to facts and history. Some are new and modern. Some, like River of Time, are nothing. I can see how somebody visited the Historical Museum in Scottsdale and decided that Fountain Hills will have one too!. There are no historical artifacts here, none. If we don't count the slot machine donated by the Yavapai Nation, owner of the near-by Fort McDowell casino. There is some limited representation of local history, ranching, military presence in the old times, the Hoover Dam (?!), and Native Americans. But calling this a museum is a bit pushing it too far. There is admission, too, even if it's nominal ($5).
Written 12 January 2016
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Thelrose 🐾
Harleysville, PA7,420 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
I was quite impressed with the tour given by Docent John. While small, the museum covers a lot of info about the people and land of what is now Fountain Hills. There is a well done display on water and how AZ gets its water and even an exact small replica of the fountain that will go of of you push a button. It gives information about the Indians who inhabited the land first and has a nice display. It goes on to Fort McDowell and the P Bar ranch tho what is Fountain Hills today, including the man who founded Phoenix and his eclectic life. To many other things to describe but please go and visit this well done museum.
Written 27 November 2018
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Cap Chastain
Anchorage, AK17,444 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
The Fountain Hills Library and Museum are housed in the same, very attractive, building. So it is a two-for-one venue. My wife and I visited both the Museum and spent time in the Library using the internet. We even got ourselves Library Cards for the Maricopa County Library District.
It costs $4 dollars per person to visit the Museum. One of the volunteers took us by-the-hand and personally showed us through the Museum. It is laid out so you can see the museum by walking through it on a one-way route so to speak.
We enjoyed it a lot.
It costs $4 dollars per person to visit the Museum. One of the volunteers took us by-the-hand and personally showed us through the Museum. It is laid out so you can see the museum by walking through it on a one-way route so to speak.
We enjoyed it a lot.
Written 24 February 2018
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Marian V
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States132 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Yes, you can walk about this museum and read the info, but touring this museum with a docent is REALLY worth your time. Ours was John O'Reilly. Just when you think you can't bear one more fact, he hits you with something that piques your interest, taking the story full circle. Very interactive. Who knew? If you want to know Arizona history, especially as it relates to water here in the desert, this museum is a must visit.
Written 23 September 2017
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Michael W
Portland, OR152 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
This is a small but very well organized museum with excellent displays that cover the ancient and tribal cultures along with the early settlers and soldiers. And the areas' inventive use of its water resources.
Written 22 October 2016
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Carmen
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Oct 2021
No dark and dusty small town museum here! Everything is brand new. The executive director, Cherie Koss led our small group tour. We began with a stunning introductory film about the lower Verde Valley. The film's breathtaking photography alone is worth the trip. But don't miss the top-notch interactive displays and interpretive elements. The fascinating natural wonders, beautiful wildlife and colorful historic characters make for a very entertaining hour.
We also appreciated the thoughtfully curated gift store stocked with locally resourced artisan crafts. Original paintings, photography, jewelry, books, candles, weavings - gifts in every price category.
After the museum we spent another hour strolling through the sculpture garden with a magnificent view of the fountain - a fabulous place to watch the sunset. Highly memorable!
No trip to Fountain Hills is complete without a visit to The River of Time Museum!
We also appreciated the thoughtfully curated gift store stocked with locally resourced artisan crafts. Original paintings, photography, jewelry, books, candles, weavings - gifts in every price category.
After the museum we spent another hour strolling through the sculpture garden with a magnificent view of the fountain - a fabulous place to watch the sunset. Highly memorable!
No trip to Fountain Hills is complete without a visit to The River of Time Museum!
Written 23 November 2021
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Redlizzard
Corpus Christi, TX160 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
There is a standard fee of $5/person. They do offer some special rates. It is a small museum and a gift shop. They do have a volunteer docent to walk you through it. It shares the building with the library. Outside near the parking lot is the community gardens. There are also some statues outside.
Written 25 June 2019
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Can we request a docent tour - are there times that a docent would be available on 3/20 or 3/21?
Donne
Written 18 March 2019
You would have to call ahead to see when they are offered. I believe they are closed Mondays. 480 837 2612
Written 18 March 2019
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