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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More than Just a Museum
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Our events & educational programs bring the stories we tell to life. Come, experience all the River of Time has to offer!
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Interested in supporting our mission, there are many ways to get involved. Become a member, donate, or volunteer!
Things To Do With the Family in Phoenix
MAKE IT A FUN DAY OUT AT THE RIVER OF TIME IN FOUNTAIN HILLS!
Discover
Interactive, Engaging, & Unique Exhibits & Artifacts
Imagine
A Different Time When People Worked Hard for Water
Explore
The Area with a Guided Tour Beyond Our Walls
Experience
Educational Programs & Community Events for all Ages
Educate
the family about water conservation and tips you can utilize at home
Enjoy
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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COVID Memories on Display
While few people would want to relive the days of the pandemic, the River of Time has an interesting overview of those two years. Area residents contributed to the display, providing stories, photos, and projects they worked on during the lockdown. The center’s...
A Message from the Executive Director
What an exciting time here at the River of Time! We’ve got a new look, a new name, and lots of opportunities for new programming. We are excited about the future! As you probably know by now, we’ve completed our rebranding journey; we have a modern new logo, a...
Discover Unique Gifts at the Expanded ‘Riverbanks’ Gift Shop
As most of you know, the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center was closed for nearly 18 months during the pandemic. What you may not know is that we took advantage of that time to totally renovate the museum and the Riverbanks gift shop. Come in and Explore...