Pinal County Historical Museum

Inspired by the Sonoran Desert and our diverse history, the Pinal County Historical Society promotes our shared heritage and encourages conversation. We are a center for community, cultural engagement, and a destination for all.

Founded in 1958, the Pinal County Historical Museum is the oldest historical organization in Pinal County. The museum preserves Florence and Pinal County's rich history through exhibitions, educational programming, and events. Sitting on 1.45 acres, PCHM has the main museum and several auxiliary structures, including farm implements from Pinal County, a blacksmith shop, and the Town of Florence's actual 1953 and 1937 Fire Trucks. The museum covers Florence's rich history and cultural diversity from precontact Native Americans to 21st-century local families who have lived, worked, and attended school-continuously enriching our collective stories. When you visit the museum and gift shop you will see dynamic displays, including cactus furniture, Florence's Historic District, Second Territorial Prison display, a large outdoor display area with farm implements, and more.

The Pinal County Historical Museum houses a large and diverse research collection of records, books, and photographs from which exhibitions and programs are created and provides opportunities for academic and community-based research. The most frequent research requests include information on Florence's 100+ properties on the National Register of Historic Places, Florence families, and the Second Territorial Prison located in Florence. Serving 5,000 visitors annually, PCHM is an economic asset to Florence.

The museum offers high-caliber educational programs for the benefit of the community. These programs include guided walking tours of historic Florence and the Florence Cemetery, an Author Presentation and Book Club Series, and an Annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration. The First Saturday of every month (September-June) the museum waives admission fees and offers family-friendly activities.