Mohave Museum of History and Arts
The Mohave Museum is a nonprofit history and art museum in Kingman, AZ, about a third of a mile off the old road. The Mohave County Historical Society runs it, and it has been open since the early 1960s. Its focus is the heritage of northwestern Arizona, shown through both history and art. For Route 66 travelers, it is a good first stop for background on Kingman and the country around it.
What is Mohave Museum of History and Arts?
The Mohave County Historical Society operates the museum as a private nonprofit. Its mission has two parts: keeping northwestern Arizona's heritage safe, and sharing the region's history and art with visitors.
That regional focus is useful on a Route 66 trip. Much of the old road in western Arizona passes through Mohave County, and the museum gives context for the towns and landscapes you drive through.
History of Mohave Museum of History and Arts
The museum dates to the early 1960s. Most accounts give its founding year as 1961, while some records list 1960. Either way, it has served Kingman for more than six decades, and it remains in the hands of a local historical society rather than a government agency.
Visiting Mohave Museum of History and Arts: tips
Allow about an hour, or longer if you like to read every label. There is parking and restrooms on site, the building is reported to be wheelchair accessible, and it suits families with kids. Admission is not free, so check the visiting details shown on this page before you go and plan the rest of your Kingman stop around them. Fuel, food and lodging are all within about a tenth of a mile.
Afterward, Kingman's historic homes are a short drive or a longer walk away. The House at 105 Spring St. is about 0.3 miles off, and the Tyrell House and the Foster S. Dennis House are about 0.4 miles away. Those are private homes, so enjoy them from the street.
Practical info
- Address
- 400 W Beale St, Kingman, AZ 86401
- Phone
- +1 928-753-3195
- Website
- mohavemuseum.org/index.html
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9–5 · Sat 1 pm–5 pm
- On site & nearby
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Questions about Mohave Museum of History and Arts
Who runs the Mohave Museum in Kingman?
The Mohave County Historical Society operates it as a private nonprofit museum.
Is the Mohave Museum free?
No. Admission is charged. Check the hours and details shown on this page before visiting.
Is the museum on Route 66?
It is in Kingman, AZ, about a third of a mile off the old road, so it is a very short detour.
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