Come, Experience the Journey
at the
River of Time
Museum & Exploration Center
Settlers in Arizona have depended on precious water from sources like the Verde River for centuries. The importance of water in the desert to us today, and the fascinating history of the Lower Verde Valley region is the focus of our interactive museum and exploration center.
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MAKE IT A FUN DAY OUT AT THE RIVER OF TIME IN FOUNTAIN HILLS!
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Interactive, Engaging, & Unique Exhibits & Artifacts
Imagine
A Different Time When People Worked Hard for Water
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The Area with a Guided Tour Beyond Our Walls
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Educational Programs & Community Events for all Ages
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the family about water conservation and tips you can utilize at home
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the River of Time and then discover all that Fountain Hills has to offer
A “Must-Visit” Educational Attraction in Arizona
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN TODAY?
Located in the heart of beautiful Fountain Hills, Arizona, the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center is a distinctive non-profit organization with a focus on water conservation, that’s also an interactive, educational, family-fun destination.
Explore how important water conservation is to life in the desert and learn how the history of this region and our present-day lives are connected. As you journey through our facility, take a tour, or enjoy an event or program, you will discover how desert dwellers – from the ancient Hohokam, the Yavapai, to early ranchers, and modern-day settlers – have found ways to create an oasis in this area. We hope you’ll leave us thinking about the steps you should take to preserve our most precious, life-giving, resource – our water.
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Field Guide Series – Common Mammals of Arizona
Gain fundamental, practical knowledge of your surroundings. “Small but Mighty” may be the best way to describe our Easy Field Guides, reviewed by our own Yvonne Prater, Director of Operations. Each book is fully illustrated, and filled with a plethora of interesting...
Fort McDowell Orme Dam Victory Days Pow Wow 2023
Each November, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation located just north of Fountain Hills, celebrates their 1981 victory over the federal government over the Orme Dam project. In 2023, the main celebration dates are Saturday November 18th and Sunday November 19th. But what...
From the Desk of the Executive Director
Welcome to Fall at the River of Time! Let me start by letting you know that we celebrated our best summer ever, in terms of visitors and increased revenue! Summer remains our slowest time of the year, but it's encouraging to be able to say, 'Best Summer Ever!' We...