Fort Whipple Museum: A Frontier Adventure
Explore Prescott's military and medical history at Fort Whipple Museum, a captivating journey through Arizona's frontier past.
Delve into Prescott's vibrant history at the Fort Whipple Museum, residing in a vintage 1909 military officer's quarter on the Bob Stump Veterans Affairs Medical Center grounds. Explore exhibits detailing the fort's role in the Indian Wars, its transformation into a WWI-era hospital, and its lasting impact on the region.
A brief summary to Fort Whipple Museum
- 500 AZ-89, Prescott, Arizona, 86301, US
- +1928-445-3122
- Visit website
Local tips
- Admission is free, but the museum is only open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Consider combining your visit with a tour of the adjacent Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center to understand the site's complete history.
- Check the Sharlot Hall Museum website for occasional living history reenactments and special events at Fort Whipple.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Sharlot Hall Museum in downtown Prescott, the most direct walking route is approximately 3 miles and will take about an hour. Head east on Gurley Street toward the Courthouse Plaza. Turn left onto Montezuma Street, heading north. Continue onto AZ-89 N/Prescott Lakes Pkwy, and the Fort Whipple Museum will be on your left, within the Bob Stump Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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Public Transport
From downtown Prescott, the most convenient way to reach Fort Whipple Museum via public transport involves a bus connection. From the downtown area, board a local Prescott Transit Authority (PTA) bus heading towards the Bob Stump Veterans Affairs Medical Center on AZ-89. Bus schedules and routes can be checked on the city of Prescott website or at the bus terminal. A single ride fare is typically around $2.
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Driving
From downtown Prescott, head north on Montezuma Street, which turns into AZ-89. Continue on AZ-89 for approximately three miles. The Bob Stump Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where the museum is located, will be on your left. Turn into the medical center grounds and follow signs to the museum. Parking is available within the VA complex, and is free.
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