Children's Museums
Goldfield Historical Society Museum
📍 4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Goldfield Historical Society Museum
Goldfield Historical Society Museum is a children's museum in Apache Junction, AZ. Features Arizona's only narrow gauge train, offering a unique transportation experience through the recreated gold mining town. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 20 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Ghost Town
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Gold panning, Mammoth Mine tours, narrow gauge train rides, old west gun fights
- Hours
- Train & Mine 10am-5pm daily, Merchants 10am-5pm
- Location
- Apache Junction, AZ on historic Apache Trail
💡 Did You Know?
- Features Arizona's only narrow gauge train, offering a unique transportation experience through the recreated gold mining town
- Located on the historic Apache Trail (SR-88), a scenic 40-mile route that connects Apache Junction to Roosevelt, significant to Arizona's mining and transportation history
- Offers underground Mammoth Gold Mine tours allowing visitors to experience authentic historic mining operations
- Features live Old West gun fight performances by the Goldfield Gunfighters, providing interactive historical entertainment
- Provides hands-on gold panning experience, allowing visitors to actively participate in prospecting like original settlers did during the gold rush era
💬 What Visitors Say
- The mine tours and train rides are the most popular paid attractions and worth the cost according to visitors - plan to experience these as they offer unique hands-on Arizona history that sets this venue apart from typical museums
- Arrive early to secure parking, as multiple reviews mention parking limitations; aim for opening time (10am for tours/merchants, 9am if stopping at the coffee shop first)
- The venue is free to walk around the historic town itself - browse shops and enjoy the Superstition Mountain views without paying admission; only train rides and mine tours require fees
- Families with older children and teens should plan time for the zipline activity, which visitors note as an exciting experience that even hesitant participants enjoy
- If visiting Lost Dutchman State Park or exploring the Apache Trail scenic drive, Goldfield makes an ideal intermediate stop requiring 2-3 hours to experience the key attractions without feeling rushed
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