Rim Country Museum is a historical museum that is owned by the Northern Gila County Historical Society, operated in conjunction with the Arizona Historical Society. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays and showcases a variety of exhibits, including an exhibit on famed author Zane Grey, who depicted the region’s Old West history in his novels. Exhibits detail the region’s Apache indigenous and pioneer history, along with its participation in the late 19th-century gold rush and mining boom in Arizona. Other exhibits include a reconstructed sawmill and blacksmith shop and a display on the Payson Rodeo, considered to be the oldest continuous rodeo in the world. Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more, including field trips for elementary and secondary school students.

700 S Green Valley Pkwy, Payson, AZ 85541, Phone: 928-474-3483

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