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Century House Museum


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A regional museum of the Arizona Historical Society, Century House is one of Yuma's oldest and most historic buildings. Once the home of pioneer merchant E. F. Sanguinetti, the museum now exhibits artifacts, photographs and furnishings of Arizona's territorial period. Colorful gardens and aviaries with exotic and talking birds are maintained as they were at the turn of the century. Library & Gift Shop.


Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues through Sat.
Address: 240 South Madison
Phone: 928-782-1841

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