MUSEUM EVENTS
UPCOMING
2025-2026 Events
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Rummage Sale - January 10, 2026
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Historic Home Tour - January 17, 2026
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Book Sale Fundraiser - February 7th & 8th, 2026
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Arizona Baseball Museum Grand Opening - February 21, 2026
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Cat Fest - March 21, 2026
Historic Home Tour
January 17, 2026
SOLD OUT
Featuring the Golden Hills Neighborhood and the Ponderosa II
This year’s Historic Home Tour heads to Mesa’s Golden Hills neighborhood, showcasing five remarkable mid-century homes. The highlight of the tour is the Ponderosa II - a replica of the Bonanza ranch house built by actor Lorne Greene in 1963, opening to the public for the first time.
Thank you for the amazing support — the 2026 Historic Home Tour is fully SOLD OUT.
We can’t wait to welcome ticket holders on January 17.
Book Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, February 7th | 8am-5pm
Sunday, February 8th | 8am-3pm
Rain Dates: Feb. 28 / Mar. 1
Annual Book Sale Fundraiser at the Mesa Historical Museum:
Explore over 50,000 gently used books, DVDs, and CDs spanning more than 20 categories, all available at incredible bargain prices.
Pricing starts at just $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers. Rare and unusual books are priced separately.
On Sunday, all items will be half-price.
The Book Sale will take place on the grounds of the Mesa Historical Museum, located at 2345 N. Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203.
Arizona Baseball Museum
Grand Opening
February 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The historic Lehi Auditorium on the Mesa Historical Museum’s Lehi Campus has been transformed into the Arizona Baseball Museum, opening just in time for Spring Training 2026. Join us for a full day of celebration as we officially welcome the public into this exciting new museum space.
Opening Day Festivities Include:
• 40 local arts & crafts vendors
• Live music throughout the day
• Special presentations and speakers
• Food trucks
• Giveaways
• Free admission
• And more!
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Celebrate Arizona’s rich baseball legacy with family-friendly activities, local makers, and a first look at the Arizona Baseball Museum.
Join us for the third annual Mew-seum Cat Fest on
Saturday, March 21, 2026!
Join the cat-loving community for this fun-filled day centered around the museum's collection of cat art by artist Karen Kuykendall.
Activities will include:
• Cat-themed arts & crafts including DIY make-and-take cat toys
• Local vendors featuring items & services for cats & cat lovers
• Feline-focused educational talks
• Adoptable kitties from local rescues
• Cat art exhibit
• Food trucks and more!
This is a free event that includes admission to the museum!