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Location
Parking
Free parking in large parking lot with accessible spots
Accessibility
Accessible parking spots available in parking lot
Best time
Visit on Wednesday mornings (9-11am) for 'Coffee on the Porch' - a free social event where you can meet locals and Historical Society members in a welcoming atmosphere while touring the museum
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historical Museum
- Highlights
- California Zephyr train car, model railroad displays, John Wayne exhibit
- Admission
- Free
- Parking
- Free parking with accessible spots
What visitors say
I recently moved Maricopa and have driven by the California Zephyr train car several times. This morning I pulled in to the parking lot to get a better look at it. I was warmly greeted by members of the Maricopa Historical Society who…
I brought my autistic 4 year old here as his special interest is trains and he has been dying to see model trains in person. We had an AMAZING experience, thanks to Tim. He was so understanding and patient with my son and I really could…
This is a fun little museum that's worth a visit if you're in the area. Although it was a bit hard to find at first with Google Map's directions, you'll basically just want to set your GPS to look for "Iglesia Apostolica" and there's a…
From 8 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features an actual California Zephyr train car that visitors can tour and climb aboard on Saturdays, with a 10-minute walking trail nearby for exploration
- The main museum building itself was constructed in the 1940s, making the structure a historical artifact that visitors experience while touring the exhibits
- The museum hosts a weekly 'Coffee on the Porch' community gathering every Wednesday morning from 9-11am, fostering local connections and visitor engagement
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