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The Chandler Museum exhibit hall features 6-8 exhibitions each year. The schedule includes a combination of in-house produced exhibits exploring Chandler history topics and nationally traveling exhibits showcasing culture, history and art.

Current Museum Programs

Current Exhibits

Being Eddie Basha

Being Eddie Basha Exhibit

March 10, 2026 - Summer 2027

Eddie Basha was many things to many people: businessman, friend, education advocate, champion of the arts, and so much more.

This exhibition immerses visitors in the pivotal periods throughout Eddie’s life, as well as the principles he lived by. Learn how he shaped lasting legacies in education, business, the arts, and many diverse communities.

Radio that Rocked the Valley

Barry Goldwater, lifelong ham radio operator

March 24 - Sept. 27, 2026

You’ve heard them on the radio, now learn how they’ve shaped our communities. Radio that Rocked the Valley showcases the region’s major radio stations—past and present. Using radio technology and memorabilia, the exhibition honors Arizona’s broadcasting industry and its many creative talents, including Pat McMahon, Al McCoy, and many more.

This exhibition is presented in collaboration with the House of Broadcasting, Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of radio in Arizona.

Image: Barry Goldwater, lifelong ham radio operator, c.1960s. Arizona State University Library. BMG-AMP153.

The Mask of Lincoln

The Mask of Lincoln

July 7 - December 2026

Lincoln was the first president to serve after photography truly came of age. He embraced the new technology to craft his image and keep himself in the eye of his fellow citizens. Explore ten iconic portraits that show the changing face President Abraham Lincoln presented to the world as he began his presidency and led the fight to preserve the union during the Civil War.

Credit: The Mask of Lincoln portfolio was developed by the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. This portfolio was made possible by a grant from the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.

Upcoming Exhibits

The Office of Collecting and Design

Mobile Home: The Office of Collecting and Designing

Oct. 7 - 11, 2026

The Office of Collecting & Design is a traveling museum devoted to the diminutive, the misplaced, the unusual, and the forgotten. The space is an elaborate love letter of leftover fragments from our collective memories; meticulously organized and displayed for maximum satisfaction and delight. Immerse yourself in a world where you can open every drawer, explore every box, and discover to your heart’s content. Visitors are able to participate in a Flatlay Experience, Scavenger Hunt, or just come in to enjoy the space.