Fort Whipple Museum

Great Museum! Wish we would have come here long ago.

Neat little museum. Won’t need more than an hour here, and that’s only if you are a major history buff. Sean, the docent, was very friendly and shared so many great stories!

Attempted to visit the Fort Whipple Museum and/or grounds on 21July 2022 at 1430 the gate guard will not let you in; even with proper VA and Miitary Retiree identification. Don't waste your time.

Hours are evidently not correct. We went there this weekend and absolutely nobody was around, but security was quick to come "intercept" us. I was very interested in learning some of Prescott's and Arizona's history, but it seems this is yet another thing the Veteran's Administration has claimed and ruined while wasting tax dollars. It was awesome to see these old officers quarters, but the VA has allowed them to become so dilapidated and worn that some are actually falling apart. Ruining American history both by killing our vets and physical history. Way to go, VA.

Wonderful place. The docent was so friendly and helpful, I am so happy these charming old barracks and houses escaped a bulldozer. They are beautiful. I would actually love to be a docent here someday when I retire.

Went on Sunday Jan 28th because the Sharlot Hall website stated that it was open. Upon arrival I noted a hand written note on the front door stating that it was closed due to plumbing issues. I called Sharlot Hall to find out when it would be reopened I was told that the building and maintenance was run by the Veterans Administration and they stated that it would be a few weeks. The Sharlot Hall website has since been updated to reflect the temporary closure hence the two stars instead of just one. I fear with the Veterans Administration running this operation it may be more like a few months. I can only hope that they prove me wrong and they get their act together in regards to the repairs.

This is an awesome place ! Beautifully preserved pieces of history told in good detail about the fort and the reservation . The gatling gun is just a beautiful piece of machinery from a time when the west was wild .

Did not feel welcomed. Went there Sunday after church. Planed on eating my lunch on a hill side looking over the buitufull campus. Dint even seat down to eat and was approached by a campus officer asking what i was doing , what was in my bag, if i was a vetren. Qustion after qustion. Not going back.

Was the first visit for us. We read about it on the internet thought we would check it out. Our granddaughter enjoyed the stories and seeing old items they use years ago.

The place has a neat co. Name. Well run business.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot surePrice for adult entry$6–10