Jerome State Historic Park
Jerome State Historic Park
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
About
The Douglas Mansion has been an eye-catching landmark in Jerome since 1916, when James S. Douglas built it on the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine. This former home is now a museum devoted to the history of the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The museum features photographs, artifacts and minerals in addition to a video presentation and a 3-D model of the town with its underground mines. There are more displays outside along with a picnic area offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Andrea L
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • Family
Most of the reviews are glowing, so we were eager to check this place out with our (2 couples) three children. Maybe our experience on 12/26/20 at about 1:40 is a rare occurrence. The ranger at the desk was rude. A sign outside said an hour wait, yet people walked in right past us. We had been waiting for about 30 minutes. When we got to the desk and we're told there would be a wait, we explained that we had been waiting and the other people walked right past us and were admitted. With an attitude, he responded, "ok well you need to come talk to me." Well there was no sign saying "come talk to me," it said to wait. It was rude and unfair. The view is nice. Glad we got to experience that, but we were very disappointed.This was the ONLY park, state or national, in Arizona that an employee was rude.
Written December 26, 2020
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Robert H
Goodyear, AZ284 contributions
Jun 2020
An interesting visit. A great place to learn about the founding of the area, the mining, the growth and eventual tourism that has brought Jerome back to life. The movie, 20 minutes, at the museum is well worth the time. Staff is very friendly, Covid 19 aware, and ready to answer all your questions.
Written July 19, 2020
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Maxcie S
Birmingham, AL125 contributions
Sept 2021 • Friends
The museum is in the old home of one of the copper mine owners. Amazing view and location. The history found in the museum was wonderful. A great overview before visiting Jerome. The video at the museum is very informative as well.
Written September 19, 2021
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Angie
Sierra Vista, AZ16 contributions
Dec 2020
Thank you Andrea from Louisiana for coming to Arizona's State Parks during a global pandemic and being disappointed that you had to wait 30 minutes to walk into a museum in Jerome to further the spread of Covid-19. The rangers have no choice but to work because the governor will not close anything down in Arizona, despite the massive surge, lack of hospital space left for the ill, and the devastating death count. If the rangers don't work, they get fired and don't get unemployment; so, there they are, trying not to get sick and take it home to their families so that you can look at pretty things. I hope your entitled little self survived the trauma of the wait and the rudeness of a stressed, overworked ranger at the park. Jerome State Park is gorgeous and has two super cool guys working there. If you don't want to wait, and if you enjoy spreading the virus, come now. If you want to wait a few months when people have been vaccinated, that would be better.
Written December 27, 2020
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Jeramie
Marion, IL1,339 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
This place is full of lots of photos and artifacts from Jerome. While not it does not utilize state of the art displays and technology, it satisfactorily tells the story of Jerome. It’s a government operated site. It’s s good way to spend 1-2 hours after driving through what’s left of the eclectic “ghost town”.
Written October 19, 2021
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Diana S
North Branch, MN140 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great views out over the valley and towards the town of Jerome. This mansion now is a museum with a short, humorous film detailing the town's history. A highlight in the museum is the 3D model showing the town on its hills, and also all the tunnels under the town, where they mined copper. They have large examples of minerals and gemstones from the area. Outside there is equipment used in mining.
There are restrooms and a small gift store.
There are restrooms and a small gift store.
Written November 1, 2023
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powaymccartys
Poway, CA10 contributions
Mar 2021
Short wait due to restriction on number of people in the building at one time due to COVID19. Very nice 30 minute film on the history of Jerome and the surrounding mining operations. It is in the Douglas Mansion and they had some very nice rooms with artifacts and the history of Jerome. Half price for military.
Written March 20, 2021
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bookworm8
Memphis, TN265 contributions
Mar 2022
This isn't really a mansion tour although there are some articles of furniture etc. The building is beautiful and the views are nice. The museum provides information about mining in Jerome. After seeing the information about mine tunnels under Jerome, I was relieved only to be visiting (didn't want to tempt fate!)
Written April 2, 2022
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WVHighlander
West Virginia420 contributions
Mar 2023
This is for Jerome. We parked in the free lot at the top of the hill and took the shuttle. I was sure this was just going to be another old town. Wrong! So much to see and do. We spent the entire day here. Two hours north of Phoenix and worth it!
If you part up at the lot, the shuttle guy will tell you some of the history and even take you around to get orientated.
Go, enjoy the history, shop for unique treasures (no two shops carry the same thing) and learn.
Excellent day trip.
If you part up at the lot, the shuttle guy will tell you some of the history and even take you around to get orientated.
Go, enjoy the history, shop for unique treasures (no two shops carry the same thing) and learn.
Excellent day trip.
Written March 26, 2023
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PhxNancyR
Phoenix, AZ55 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
We visited on a Saturday morning and it wasn't crowded at all! Don't miss the 30 minute video, and they also had a volunteer docent there named Warren who spent a few minutes outside with us pointing out the buildings and some old mining equipment.
It was very informative and we learned a lot.
If I had to do it all over again, I would have hit the town first to look around and then the park/museum. It was so crowded by noon that we just skipped it altogether...no parking.
It was very informative and we learned a lot.
If I had to do it all over again, I would have hit the town first to look around and then the park/museum. It was so crowded by noon that we just skipped it altogether...no parking.
Written September 25, 2022
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I have a 26 foot RV. Are there places to park in Jerome?
Written May 17, 2021
yes there are spaces that look like an RV could park there. However, it is a pretty narrow and twisting road to get to it....
Written June 2, 2021
Robin Michelle
Avondale, Arizona
Pay 7 dollars to get in. But to go into the museums and things do you have to pay extra? l
Written November 15, 2020
One price gets you into the whole area.
Written November 15, 2020
Are there old abandoned buildings that you can walk through. If not any in the area like a true Ghost Town
Written June 30, 2018
No abandoned buildings. Just cemetery with markers and monuments
Written January 13, 2019
Website is vague about Thanksgiving. The park information number is 602-542-4174.
Written November 3, 2017
is the drive easy from Sedona ? and in Jerome are the roads to steep?
Written March 1, 2017
ArizonaStateParks
Phoenix, Arizona
Amanda, Yes, it's an easy and quite scenic drive. Its about 20-35-min drive, depending on where in Sedona you're leaving from. The roads are steep, but are in great shape. Once in Jerome, many of the roads are narrow and one-way as you make your way up the hill through the town, so just be aware. It's a great town, with lot's of history at the park, and many great shops and restaurants to explore. Have a great visit!
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Written March 1, 2017
Can you drive directly there or do you have to park a ways away and then walk. I used a walker and cannot go great distances. Thank you for your answer.
Written August 30, 2015
ArizonaStateParks
Phoenix, Arizona
Donna, The parking is directly adjacent to the main entrance of the Douglas Mansion with only a short walk to the front door.
From the front patio, you get a beautiful view of Jerome in the South and Cottonwood & Sedona to the North. I hope you enjoy your visit and be sure to rate us when you're done. Thank You!
Arizona State Parks
Written August 30, 2015
About an hour seems right. then plan to go up to the town of Jerome for a number of good restaurants. We liked the Haunted Hamburger... sounds funky but the food was EXCELLENT. Then walk off your meal wandering into some fabulous art gallaries and specialty shops.
Written May 4, 2015
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