Explore the Rich History at Fort Whipple Museum

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Prescott Courthouse Plaza, head south on Montezuma Street until you reach Goodwin Street. Turn left onto Goodwin Street and continue until you reach the intersection with AZ-89. Cross AZ-89 carefully at the crosswalk and head north along the sidewalk parallel to the road. Continue for about 0.5 miles until you see the entrance to Fort Whipple Museum on your left at 500 AZ-89. The museum is located near the road and is easily accessible from the sidewalk.

• Bicycle

  Starting from downtown Prescott, you can rent a bike from a local shop. Head south on Montezuma Street and take a left onto Goodwin Street. Follow Goodwin until you reach AZ-89. Carefully cross AZ-89 and continue heading north on the bike lane. After about 0.5 miles, you will see Fort Whipple Museum on your left. There is a bike rack available for parking your bike.

• Public Transit (Bus)

  Take the Yavapai Regional Transit bus service. Board the bus at the Prescott Courthouse Plaza and ask the driver to let you know when to get off for Fort Whipple Museum. The bus will take you along AZ-89. Once you reach the stop closest to Fort Whipple Museum, disembark and walk north along AZ-89 for a short distance to the museum entrance at 500 AZ-89. Check local schedules for bus times.