Rosson House Museum
Historic Heritage Square, where the past and present ignite imagination.
We have created a fun and engaging destination in the heart of Phoenix, through preservation, education, events and memorable experiences. And preserving the setting and structures and presenting historical interpreations of the people and history of the square.
Rosson House Museum
The Rosson House was built in 1895 for Dr. and Mrs. Roland Lee Rosson at a cost of $7525 and stands today as it did then in its original location. A superb example of the Victorian style, the home was one of the most prominent homes in Phoenix. Purchased by the City in 1974, it has been authentically restored through the contributions of many individuals, groups and businesses.
This 2,800 square foot beautiful Eastlake architectural style Victorian home built in 1895 features ten rooms and five fireplaces. View what life was like for Rosson House residents of Block 14, owners and tenants, in early Phoenix during Arizona's late territorial times all in its original location. Docent guided tours are every hour and last 45-60 minutes. Contact the Emporium, our museum store, at 602.262.5070 for the day's tour schedule. We preserve and interpret the Rosson House through collections and stories of the poeple who lived in the house and the City of Phoenix primarily for the time period of 1895 through 1915.
Daily Tour Information
- Tours leave every hour. Please call ahead for the daily tour schedule: 602.262.5070.
- Tickets may be purchased inside the Emporium, our museum store. It is the carriage house located next to the Rosson House Museum.
- The average tour ranges from 45 to 60 minutes. Please make your plans accordingly.
- The tour includes the Rosson House Museum and the Hands-On Heritage House.
- Seating is restricted inside the Rosson House Museum. Please inform your docent if seating is required. There is more seating inside the Hands-On Heritage House.
- There are two staircases inside the Rosson House Museum.
- All tours are in English. We are working on making the history of the Rosson House Museum available in other languages. Check back with us soon!
- Lights are low inside the Rosson House Museum to protect objects from light, which can damage and fade them.
Policies
- Strollers are not permitted inside the Rosson House Museum. They may be left inside the Emporium, the museum store, or on the front porch of the house. Strollers are permitted inside the Hands-On Heritage House.
- Drinks and food are not permitted at any time.
- We ask all visitors to refrain from touching objects.
- We kindly request that all visitors stay with the guide.
- Questions are encouraged. However, extraneous conversations can be distracting to other visitors in your group.
- Photography is permitted outside the Rosson House Museum only. No flash photos may be taken inside the Hands-On Heritage House, which is part of the tour.
- We gently remind visitors to turn off cellphones and other electronic devices during the tour.
- All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- We ask parents to monitor children's behavior so all visitors may have a pleasant visitor experience.
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