School Group Tours

The Chandler Museum currently offers a guided tour for third grade students that is designed around the Arizona State Standards for third grade Social Studies.

Time: 1 hour Price per student: Free (Suggested $1 donation per student)

"Life in the Past, a Look at Chandler in 1912"
Cotton farming, ranching and lots of chores were part of the everyday life of Chandler around 1912. Children will enjoy traveling back through time and visiting the Museum's tenthouse, grocery store and learning about Chandler's agricultural history and comparing it to life today.

60 (max.) groups will split into three sections and rotate between each of the three stops on the tour.

* Tour Add-ons

"Fire Safety"
At no additional cost, teachers can choose to add a presentation on fire safety to their tour. This enthusiastic presentation is given by a member of the Chandler Fire Department. Children will listen and take part in fire safety drills and exercises while learning valuable life saving tips.

The presentation is given before the tour. If you are interested in adding "Fire Safety" to your tour, please plan for 15 additional minutes to the tour.

Self guided tour materials are available at the front desk at the museum.

How to Schedule Your Tour
All school programs and tours, whether self-guided or guided, must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call the museum to book your tour today!

For more information and to schedule your visit, please contact:
Mari Dresner
Curator of Education
480-782-2669
chandlermuseum@aol.com

A teacher’s packet will be sent to you when you book your tour. This packet contains information to prepare your group for their visit.

Educational Materials

The “I Spy” Detective worksheets allow children to locate items around the museum and answer questions about what they observe.

“I Spy” Detective (ages 11 and up) Download here

“I Spy” Junior Detective (ages 5-10) Download here

“A Journey Through Time” is a compilation of activities that utilize the resources available at the Chandler Museum to teach reading, writing and social studies standards at the 3rd and 4th grade levels.

Copies are available free of charge to teachers. To have a copy mailed to you, contact:
Mari Dresner
Curator of Education
480-782-2669
chandlermuseum@aol.com

Group Tours

Guided Tours of the Chandler Museum exhibits are available to groups of all ages. Reservations must be made at least two weeks prior to your visit.

Self guided tour materials are available at the front desk at the museum.

How to Schedule Your Tour
All school programs and tours, whether self-guided or guided, must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call the museum to book your tour today!

For more information and to schedule your visit, please contact:
Mari Dresner
Curator of Education
480-782-2669
chandlermuseum@aol.com

Visitor Resources

Before your visit to the Chandler Museum, download the “I Spy” Detective Series for your child and bring it along to the museum. This worksheet allows children to locate items around the museum and to answer questions about what they observe.

The “I Spy” Detective worksheets allow children to locate items around the museum and answer questions about what they observe.

“I Spy” Detective (ages 11 and up)

“I Spy” Junior Detective (ages 5-10)

“A Journey Through Time” is a compilation of activities that utilize the resources available at the Chandler Museum to teach reading, writing and social studies standards at the 3rd and 4th grade levels.

Copies are available free of charge to teachers. To have a copy mailed to you, contact:
Mari Dresner
Curator of Education
480-782-2669
chandlermuseum@aol.com

“Chandler: Pioneer City of the New West” by Scott Solliday is an 86 page history of Chandler.
History Books are available by mail for $10
DVD format of Chandler’s history is $10

To have a book mailed to you, contact Mari Dresner, Curator of Education.