Del Webb Sun Cities Museum

Del Webb Sun Cities Museum The Del Webb Sun Cities Museum is located at 10801 W. Oakmont Drive in one of the first five model ho

In 2009, to coincide with the impending 50th anniversary of Sun City, the Sun Cities Area Historical Society decided that it was time to focus on sharing its extensive collections and artifacts with a larger community. It renamed its headquarters the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, and had a grand opening of the new museum on January 1, 2010. The Museum preserves and presents records and artifacts thr

ough carefully designed exhibits that chronicle the more than 50-year history of Sun City and the 25-year history of its sister city, Sun City West.

A big thank you to The Palms at Sun City for visiting the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum for a private group tour. Docent Ca...
08/31/2026

A big thank you to The Palms at Sun City for visiting the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum for a private group tour. Docent Catherine DuBois had a wonderful time with Aaron Linkin, The Palms Life Enrichment Director, and the ladies of The Palms. Everyone enjoyed exploring the museum and sharing memories.

As part of their visit, they enjoyed watching “The Beginning,” a promotional video about Sun City, produced by the Del E. Webb Corporation around 1961. The film was shown in the Sundome Jr Theater and offers a look at life in Sun City during its early years.

Thank you, The Palms at Sun City, for spending time with us! We hope to see you again soon!

The Del Webb Sun Cities Museum is open Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. Group tours are available throughout the week ~ even on days when the museum is closed! Call 623-974-2568 to book your group tour. Learn more about the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, visit https://delwebbsuncitiesmuseum.org.

In 1975, as the Sun Bowl amphitheater in Sun City, AZ was approaching its tenth anniversary, another amazing season of c...
08/30/2026

In 1975, as the Sun Bowl amphitheater in Sun City, AZ was approaching its tenth anniversary, another amazing season of celebrities was announced. This full page advertisement for the upcoming season announced several top artists of the time would be performing at what is today one of Sun City’s most iconic landmarks. The Sun Bowl opened in 1966, so the 1975-76 season would mark the first full decade of Sun Bowl performances. Over the first decade a long list of impressive performers came to Sun City, including Liberace and Guy Lombardo. The Sun Bowl remains a big part of life in Sun City.

To learn more about the Sun Bowl and later the Sundome in Sun City West, come visit the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum. We are in the original model home in Sun City, AZ. 10801 W. Oakmont Dr. Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday 12-3.

Credit for the photo to the archives of the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum and The Webb Spinner company newspaper.

The NextGen Club of Sun City recently visited the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum for a fun and nostalgic morning! Members en...
08/26/2026

The NextGen Club of Sun City recently visited the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum for a fun and nostalgic morning! Members enjoyed posing with Del Webb, reminiscing about the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook that may have been in their mothers’ kitchen, checking out the Sun City Bicentennial Quilt, and discovering more about the fascinating history of Sun City and Sun City West.

Thanks to Docents, Catherine DuBois and Andy Kindler, who led the tour. Andy is also president of the Sun Cities Area Historical Society. Both Catherine and Andy are members of the NextGen Club, making the morning even more special as they shared the stories about the “Community that Saved a Nation!”

When you walk through the front door of the museum – history awaits! Thanks to the Next Gen Club for spending the morning with us.

The Del Webb Sun Cities Museum is open Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. Group tours are available throughout the week ~ even on days when the museum is closed! Call 623-974-2568 to book your group tour. Learn more about the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, visit https://delwebbsuncitiesmuseum.org/.

Neighbors helping neighbors is a big part of life in the Sun Cities. In Sun City West, the Sun City West Community Fund...
08/25/2026

Neighbors helping neighbors is a big part of life in the Sun Cities. In Sun City West, the Sun City West Community Fund was created back in the early 1980’s to help residents who are facing financial hardship. The Community Fund is an all volunteer group that operates totally on donations and grants. Over the years they have helped hundreds of residents in Sun City West work through tough times with dignity and the support of neighbors. Pictured is one of the early Boards of the Community Fund. In Sun City, The Sun City Community Assistance Network, commonly called Sun City CAN, similarly offers assistance to residents facing tough times. Programs like the Community Fund in Sun City West and the Community Assistance Network in Sun City are truly going to the heart of what makes the Sun Cities unique and special.

To learn more about the special groups that make the Sun Cities unique, come visit the museum at 10801 W Oakmont Dr in Sun City. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12-3.

Credit for the photo to the archives of the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum and to the Sun City West Community Fund

Thank you to the friendly residents of Freedom Plaza in Peoria for welcoming the Del Webb Sun Cities for a presentation ...
08/25/2026

Thank you to the friendly residents of Freedom Plaza in Peoria for welcoming the Del Webb Sun Cities for a presentation Aug. 21. Past Museum President Bret McKeand presented a talk showcasing the history of the Sun Bowl in Sun City and the Sundome Center for Performing Arts in Sun City West. Both venues were built by the Del Webb Development Company to provide top-notch entertainment to residents of the Sun Cities, and to serve as a way to promote and market the two communities. The Sun Bowl still exists, while the Sundome was demolished many years ago to make way for the Fry's Grocery Store in Sun City West. The presentation also highlighted many of the era's biggest stars that performed at the two venues.

Sun City in Arizona reached its ten year anniversary in 1970. This full page color advertisement celebrated that achiev...
08/21/2026

Sun City in Arizona reached its ten year anniversary in 1970. This full page color advertisement celebrated that achievement while promoting Sun City to future residents. Ten years was truly a bigger deal than the advertisement tells because just five years prior, the future of Sun City was less certain as sales struggled and Del Webb contemplated ending the project at Grand Avenue. John Meeker had a different idea, perfecting the Sun City lifestyle and business model, turning sales around. Not only was ten years a big deal, the community had also crossed Grand Avenue with now record setting sales and an active retirement lifestyle that remains the foundation of every major retirement community in the nation.

To learn more about Sun City’s early success and struggles that ultimately created the lifestyle of today’s active retirement, come visit the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum. 10801 W Oakmont Dr in Arizona’s Sun City. Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday 12-3pm.

Credit to the archives of the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum for the photo.

On site construction facilities helped Del Webb meet the demand for homes in Sun City and in Sun City West. This 1969 p...
08/15/2026

On site construction facilities helped Del Webb meet the demand for homes in Sun City and in Sun City West. This 1969 photo shows a “package” of trusses being delivered to a homesite in Sun City. A package was enough trusses to build the entire roof support structure. These truss transporters were a common sight through the construction years. On-site truss building was also used in Sun City California. On site supply sourcing allowed Webb to better manage operations, especially in peak sales years. When Sun City was completed, the truss plant was moved to Sun City West.

To learn more about the history of the Sun Cities, come visit the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, located in the first model home of Sun City, AZ at 10801 W Oakmont Dr. Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12-3.

Credit to the archives of the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum and The Webb Spinner (Company Newspaper) for the photo.

Our museum is grateful for the support of our members, guests, amazing volunteers and our business partnerships. We cou...
08/13/2026

Our museum is grateful for the support of our members, guests, amazing volunteers and our business partnerships. We could not thrive without all of you. We appreciate our friendship and sponsorship of platinum supporter, The Nixon Group. If you have real estate needs or just have questions about living in the Sun Cities, Tim and Amy Nixon are ready to help. Thank you Team Orange for being a part of the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum.

At its grand opening, the Sundome in Sun City West was more than just the largest single level auditorium in the nation,...
08/11/2026

At its grand opening, the Sundome in Sun City West was more than just the largest single level auditorium in the nation, it was also on the forefront of technology. It featured an induction loop antennae imbedded into the floor that carried sound to hearing aids equipped to receive such signals, giving patrons a better sound experience. It also had an early version of computerized ticketing tracking equipment using a small computer to track ticket sales. For guests, the aisles were wider than usual and the seat rows spread further apart for easier access to seats. Pictured is one of the very early opening events after its grand opening in 1980.

To learn more about the history of the Sun Cities, come visit the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, located in the first model home of Sun City, AZ at 10801 W Oakmont Dr. Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12-3.

Credit to the archives of the Del Webb Sun Cities Museum and The Webb Spinner (Company Newspaper) for the photo.

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10801 W Oakmont
Sun City, AZ
85351

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Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

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+16239742568

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