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HD SOUTH - Home of the Gilbert Museum

Name: HD SOUTH - Home of the Gilbert Museum
Address: 10 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296, Gilbert, AZ, US
Telephone: (480) 926-1577
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (173 reviews)

📍 10 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296

📞 (480) 926-1577

🌐 hdsouth.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About HD SOUTH - Home of the Gilbert Museum

Museum celebrating local history. Museum housing artifacts & photos from the town's history, plus a gift shop, in a landmark building. The museum is housed in a landmark building named after William 'Bobby' Gilbert, the town's founder, located in an old schoolhouse at the southern end of the Gilbert Heritage District. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 173 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Best For: All ages
Focus: Gilbert local history, arts, culture & community programs
Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 kids 5-12, under 5 free
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️The museum is housed in a landmark building named after William 'Bobby' Gilbert, the town's founder, located in an old schoolhouse at the southern end of the Gilbert Heritage District
⭐Features a walk-through model train display in the basement that is open every Saturday to museum guests, a popular attraction mentioned by multiple visitors
⭐Offers interactive educational programs including Cookie Decorating with Mae's Cookie Jar, Behind the Scenes Children's Book Making, and Sound Meditation programs
⭐Hosts rotating community programs across six categories (Art, Health & Wellness, History, Literature, Music, and Science) plus special events like the Spring Tea & Fashion Show and Memorial Day Ceremony

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Plan to visit on a Saturday if your family enjoys model trains - the basement has a walk-through model train display that is only open on Saturdays to museum guests, and visitors report spending 30+ minutes enjoying this exhibit.
💬Budget about one hour for your visit to see all the themed rooms and exhibits comfortably, making it an ideal afternoon activity that won't overwhelm younger visitors.
💬Get free admission for two people with a Culture Pass from your local Gilbert library - this is a significant savings for families planning to visit this inexpensive attraction.
💡Check the website for rotating community programs in Art, Health & Wellness, History, Literature, Music and Science, plus special events like the Spring Tea & Fashion Show (April 25) and Paint and Sip classes for an enriched experience beyond the permanent exhibits.
🕐Visit on a weekday (Tuesday-Friday) rather than Saturday to explore the museum and themed rooms with fewer crowds, though note that the model train display is only accessible on Saturdays.