activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 15
- Host events and exhibitsHosts various events, including the annual Holiday Mart and Family Free Days, and organizes exhibit openings to entertain, educate, and generate revenue.
- Host public events and community programsHosts recurring events such as the annual Holiday Mart and Family Free Days, designed to entertain, educate, and generate revenue for operations. Also organizes member-only events and exhibit openings to engage supporters and promote programming.
- Hosting Educational Programs and Events Historic Route & Cultural Heritage InterpretationHosts events and educational programs related to the history and sustainability of the Verde River, including annual events like the Holiday Mart and Family Free Days, and offers special discounts and free access to members for select events and exhibit openings.
- Manage digital communications and content Community Communication Platform ManagementManages social media campaigns, updates website calendars, writes blogs, and develops digital content to promote museum events, programs, and exhibits.
- Manage museum collections and displays Art Collection Stewardship & ExhibitionOrganizes and identifies items in its collections, assists in designing new displays, helps with maintenance and repair, and rotates artifacts and activities on the museum floor.
- Manage museum collections and exhibit maintenance Art Collection Stewardship & ExhibitionOrganizes and catalogs museum collections, assists in designing new displays, rotates artifacts and activities on exhibit floors, and supports maintenance and repair of exhibits to ensure quality visitor experiences.
- Museum Collections Management Art Collection Stewardship & ExhibitionOrganizes and identifies items in its collections, assists in designing new displays, helps with maintenance and repair, and rotates artifacts and activities on the museum floor.
- Operate a museum and exploration center Historic Site Museum OperationOperates The River of Time Museum & Exploration Center in Fountain Hills, Arizona, focused on the history of the Verde River and water sustainability in the Lower Verde Valley, open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Operate museum visitor services and retail functionsGreets visitors, manages admissions, sells memberships, registers participants for events and programs, and operates the River of Time shop, including offering a 10% discount to members at the museum shop and partner locations.
- Operate museum with public hours and exhibits on Verde River history and water sustainability Historic Site Museum OperationOperates the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center with regular public access Wednesday through Saturday, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits on the history of the Verde River and water sustainability in the Lower Verde Valley. Provides free admission to members, local students, and children under 5, and offers unlimited free admission to members for one calendar year.
- Operating a Museum Historic Site Museum OperationOperates The River of Time Museum & Exploration Center, focused on the history of the Verde River and water sustainability in the Lower Verde Valley, open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Provide guided tours and educational programming for visitors and school groupsOffers docent-guided tours for the general public and private groups of 10 or more, lasting 30 to 90 minutes. Provides free, thirty-minute docent-led museum experiences for Maricopa County K-12 school groups, along with outreach activities and educational programming focused on the Verde River’s history and sustainability.
- Provide guided tours and educational programsOffers guided tours, including private docent-guided tours for groups of 10 or more, and free docent-led museum experiences for Maricopa County school groups (grades K-12), as part of its educational programming related to the history and sustainability of the Verde River.
- Provide membership benefits Admission Access & Membership ProgramsOffers benefits to members including unlimited free admission, free admission for Fountain Hills students and children under 5, special discounts on tours, events, programs, and shop purchases, and invitations to member-only events and exhibit openings.
- Providing Guided Tours Guided Tours and Docent-Led ExperiencesOffers guided tours, including private docent-guided tours for groups of 10 or more, and free thirty-minute docent-led museum experiences for Maricopa County school groups (grades K-12).
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Environmental Education Through Local History and Water Conservation environmental-education-through-local-historyUses the history of the Verde River and the role of water in desert ecosystems as a foundation for education, promoting sustainable living and conservation by connecting local heritage with environmental stewardship.
- Environmental education through local history and water conservation environmental-education-through-local-historyUses the history of the Verde River and the role of water in settlement and desert ecosystems as a foundation for educational programming that promotes sustainable living and conservation awareness in the Lower Verde Valley.
- Environmental education through local history and water conservation environmental-education-through-local-historyUses the history of the Verde River and the theme of water conservation to teach about sustainable desert living and foster public engagement in environmental preservation.
- Family-Friendly Educational Engagement family-friendly attractionProvides accessible, engaging, and recreational learning experiences through museum exhibits and exploration centers designed to attract families and foster intergenerational understanding of water sustainability.
- Volunteer-powered operationsRelies on volunteer engagement to support core operations including visitor services, educational programs, events, and behind-the-scenes work, enabling broader community involvement and operational capacity.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Explorer Membership Program
Membership program providing unlimited free admission, discounts, and reciprocal access to over 1,300 North American museums through NARM
Group Tours
Docent-led tours for groups of 10 or more, available by reservation
River of Time Museum Admission
General admission program offering access to museum exhibits on the Lower Verde Valley, its river, and desert ecology
School Tours
Free educational tours for student groups in the Maricopa County school system, including docent-led visits to the museum
Volunteer Program
Opportunities for community members to assist with guest services, exhibits, education, events, and marketing
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — All legacy gifts to the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center are invested through the Arizona Community Foundation.
- Cave Creek Museum Partner — Provides unlimited free visits to members.
- Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden Partner — Joint recipient of the 2026 Lower Verde Valley Hall of Fame Legacy Award alongside Fountain Hills & Lower Verde River.
- Fountain Hills Library Partner — Located adjacent to the Fountain Hills Library in the Town Center Complex.
- Lower Verde Valley Hall of Fame Partner — Recognized Fountain Hills & Lower Verde River organization through induction of its members and awarding a Legacy Award.
- Maricopa County school system Partner — Collaborates with schools in the Maricopa County school system for student group visits and educational tours.
- North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Network — Provides Explorer level members with free access to more than 1,300 museums, cultural centers, zoos, and aquariums all over North America.
- Rio Verde Country Club Partner — Hosted the 2026 Lower Verde Valley Hall of Fame Reception where Fountain Hills & Lower Verde River was recognized.
- River of Time Museum & Exploration Center Partner — Offers business memberships to support its mission.
- Rosson House Museum Partner — Provides unlimited free visits to members.
- Superstition Mountain Museum Partner — Provides unlimited free visits to members.
- The Rim Country Museum Partner — Provides unlimited free visits to members.