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Arizona Museum of Natural History Redevelopment

Downtown Mesa, current museum site at McDonald and Pepper (near 1st Street)City of Mesa Arts and Culture Department with Gallagher & Associates, Jones Studio, The Benefactor GroupUnder ReviewMixed-use
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Sourced from Mesa meeting, May 7, 2026. ZoneWire tracks 82 projects in Mesa, AZ, updated within 24h of every meeting.

Where this stands

Proposed 118,000 sq ft museum plus 170,000 sq ft commercial mixed-use space including hotel, retail, F&B, and outdoor spaces. Total project approximately $300 million. 10-story building with museum levels, commons level (restaurant/retail), hotel, and rooftop observatory. Designed for 50-75 year lifespan. Current museum attracts 175,000 annual visitors; projections target 515,000-630,000 visitors.

Case factsSource: ZoneWire
Project
Arizona Museum of Natural History Redevelopment
Asset class
Mixed-use
Developer
City of Mesa Arts and Culture Department with Gallagher & Associates, Jones Studio, The Benefactor Group
Location
Downtown Mesa, current museum site at McDonald and Pepper (near 1st Street)
Scale
118,000 sq ft
County
Mesa, AZ
Jurisdiction
Mesa
Current status
Under Review

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