Directions & Map

The Arizona Military Museum is located just northwest of the Desert Botanical Garden, on the Papago Military Reservation.

Address:
Arizona Military Museum
5636 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Landmarks to Look For:

  • Look for signs for the Papago Military Reservation and the Arizona National Guard Regional Training Institute.

  • The museum is housed in a historic adobe building, originally built in 1936.

 

By Car:
The museum is located just east of 52nd Street on McDowell Road. Ample parking is available on-site for visitors.

  • From the East Valley: Take the Loop 202 west to the 52nd Street exit. Turn left on 52nd Street and then right onto McDowell Road.

  • From Downtown Phoenix: Take Loop 202 east to the 52nd Street exit. Turn right on 52nd Street and then right onto McDowell Road.

Getting Here

By Public Transit:
The museum is accessible via Valley Metro Bus Route 17, which runs along McDowell Road. Check the Valley Metro website for the latest bus schedules and routes.