Children's Museums
Lake Havasu Museum of History
📍 320 London Bridge Rd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Lake Havasu Museum of History
Modest venue for local history. Down-to-earth destination offering exhibits on steamboats, mining, wildlife & local history. Lake Havasu Museum features the history of London Bridge, which was relocated to Lake Havasu City - a rare example of a historic bridge being transported and reconstructed in the American West. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 213 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Best For
- All ages, especially families with young children
- Highlights
- London Bridge history, rock collection, local wildlife, children's corner with interactive activities
- Admission
- Free, donations appreciated
- Visit Duration
- About 1 hour
💡 Did You Know?
- Lake Havasu Museum features the history of London Bridge, which was relocated to Lake Havasu City - a rare example of a historic bridge being transported and reconstructed in the American West
- The museum operates on a free admission model with donations appreciated, making it a community-supported institution that relies on visitor contributions to remain open
- The museum's children's corner features live animals including a gecko, lizard, and spider, providing interactive wildlife education alongside traditional exhibits
- Exhibits document the native population history from before Parker Dam was built, preserving regional indigenous heritage alongside modern local history
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for about one hour to view the entire museum comfortably, allowing time to explore all exhibits from London Bridge history to the local wildlife and rock collection
- Bring toddlers and young children to enjoy the dedicated kids' corner with interactive activities like magnetic sand, coloring, and live animals (gecko, lizard, spider) that especially engage this age group
- Since admission is free but donations are appreciated and help keep the museum operating, consider making a contribution to support this community resource
- Start with the London Bridge history exhibits, which are the museum's highlight and most mentioned by visitors, then explore the local wildlife information and rock collection
- Take advantage of the friendly staff available on-site who can provide informative explanations about the area's history, especially regarding the native population before Parker Dam was built
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