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    Petersen House Museum

    4.8 (10 reviews)

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    Yesterday I was stop by the Petersen House, Museum! I had a great time with myself guided!

    Travis T.

    The Petersen House is a local historic landmark that was built by Niels Petersen who immigrated from Denmark. The Queen Anne Style architecture house is located in Tempe and was build in the late 1800's. I grew up close to this house and we used to drive by it all the time when I was little. I just recently visited it for the first time this past Christmas. It's a beautiful home and is well preserved. They offer free tours during the holiday season and usually have refreshments outside for visiting guests. They even decorate the home with a Danish flair to honor Niels Petersen. The tours are self-guided but there are people on hand who give you some brief background information of each of the rooms. I had a really nice visit and enjoyed seeing all the different antiques and decor from back in the day. Tempe History Museum offers group tours with a suggested donation during the summer. But I suggest going during the holidays when they open it up to the public. The Christmas decor really adds to the experience.

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    Toni D.

    I am quite surprised nobody has ever gone here and reviewed this on Yelp. It's been open to the public for as long as I can remember. My mom has volunteered here for about that long as well. If you're a fan of Victorian homes, local history, or even just history in general then you should definitely check out the Petersen House. It's just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. Unfortunately, it's closing to the public VERY soon because the city just can't afford to keep it running... but they should re-open it around Christmas time for Danish Christmas. So if you aren't lucky enough to swing by in the next week or so... come back around Christmas!

    Beautiful historic home dating back to the late 1800's in Tempe. The exterior is gorgeous. The interior Includes a large parlor, dining room, and kitchen on the first floor, and several bedrooms and a 1930's era bathroom on the second floor. The period decor is interesting and lovely. A glimpse into early Tempe. It is only open without an appointment a few times a year. This year it's open on March 2nd and the first 3 weekends of December. Definitely worth visiting when you have the opportunity.

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