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    Arizona Capitol Museum

    4.4 (45 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Maureen J.

    It's free! There is a lot to look at just on the outside. It's a place you can visit that you can only find in AZ.

    Rotunda. Breathtaking.
    Deb P.

    This should be a MUST DO if you're visiting Phoenix. The architecture in itself transports one to another time and era. The exhibits and displays were extremely well-presented. It was the structure itself both inside and out which was a once in a lifetime experience. The main rotunda is breathtaking especially the massive chandelier. Hope I've captured it in the pics.

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    Heidi A.

    Beautifully kept museum. It was fun to look around in. The coffee shop in there was pretty nice as well. Quiet but had a lot of options. Interesting to learn some history of Arizona.

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    Lloyd C.

    I drove by, but unfortunately, they were already closed for the day. Nonetheless, that didn't deter me from walking around and taking pictures. Next time I am here, I'll plan better to make the tour. I blame Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles, but not too much since it was so delicious!

    Camille C.

    State capitols and museums are a wonderful place to visit when traveling and Arizona's in Phoenix is no exception. Parking is free for visitors in a nearby lot. And there is no admission to enter. The grounds have amazing art, filled with history. The capitol itself incorporates a museum with rich exhibits from the Pearl Harbor (Arizona) to National Park Soldiers and Martin Luther King. Plan to spend a few hours roaming the four floors and multiple buildings. Don't miss flattening a penny outside the gift shop or grabbing a coffee in the cafe.

    Matthew O.

    I've been to many state capitols and their museums. I have to say, Arizona really embraces their history. From the plaza on the outside with all the monuments and plaques, to the detailed exhibits on the inside, the museum and the Capitol building itself, does a great job in capturing the complex and varied history of the State of Arizona. Going through the museum, I learned a lot of facts and interesting tidbits that has given me a better understanding of the state. If you find yourself in Phoenix, definitely pay this place a visit :)

    Lacy K.

    Tour the AZ Capital Museum, Senate, and House of Representatives The historic Capitol building housed the Arizona Territorial and State Legislature until 1960 and Executive Offices until 1974. The building was then restored and rededicated as the Arizona Capitol Museum, officially opening in 1979. Tour on your own or take a guided tour (to learn fun facts like how the statue on top was picked because it was the cheapest in the Sears catalog at the time). See different rotating art and history exhibits throughout the year. Learn the timeline of Arizona becoming a state. See artifacts recovered from the USS Arizona. (My favorite was the wine bottle and glasses given by President Gerald Ford to the last remaining survivors to toast their fallen comrades) Check out the original office of the governor and portraits of governors past. Have fun watching the model railroads running all through a variety of Arizona scenes. See the beautiful tile state seal and find out how it came to be. (And how it was made by artists in another state, after just reading a description, and learn what they left out). Finish by browsing the gift shop for items with the state seal, postcards, books, and more. Also, be sure to step inside the Senate and House of Representatives to see where our local government meets. You can stand in the public gallery and see the chambers (even while currently being renovated). Be sure to walk through the Wesley Bolin Plaza that is home to multiple memorials dedicated to different ways and figures

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    Lee D.

    1/12/22 If you like history, especially government history, this is a must visit. Volunteers are also building a small model train display here in an entire room. Quality/Quantity - Excellent. What a great relaxing way to spend a day. Atmosphere - Huge park with monuments. Museum several floors of history and way too much info. And a room of very enthusiastic volunteers building a model train display Exhibits - too many to name, easier if you just went on their website Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm / Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (September - May) / Closed State Holidays They also host events here, again check out their website Service - N/A, self service Well at least till we got to the model train room where the volunteers spent an hour with us sharing all their knowledge. Price - Free, donations appreciated Owner Suggestion - Thanks for all you do!

    Ike I.

    From the interior to the exterior it's a very nice facility and well maintained, this place has a lot of monuments and memorials, since I visited in March it's was not too hot at all just comfortable during the day.

    Alicia N.

    We dropped by for a quick visit since we had a little time between stops. Informative little museum with exhibits on four different floors. We worked our way from the top to the bottom, not stopping too long in any one exhibit. If you have the time and want to read everything in detail, you could easily kill a few hours here. That being said, if you want to speed through and just take a quick look at the exhibits, you could do it in an hour. We ran out of time and didn't get to see everything on the first floor. There are two ways to get inside, one requiring you to go through a search and metal detector, the other not. We chose to go to the entrance to without, but I got frustrated a bit because you have to walk around to the other side from the parking lot, and we kept getting turned around with all of the fencing that was up for the some construction that was going on. Parking was free and in a lot, not hard to find.

    Take a break from Senate hearings to this little oasis beside the building.
    sandy b.

    So much to learn and this place has facts & finds for all. I especially enjoyed the room with (MLK) Mr King's expressions & photos. Many exhibits have hands on activities to ensure attention grabbing for kids of all ages. It was fun to observe and try. I will return to view the 2nd & 3rd floors because the first had enough for me in one day including the small gift shop. Parking was free and easy and only a couple of blocks away on 19th Ave.

    Lovely day at the museum!
    Simon W.

    Came here for my lunch break one day since I work here at the Capitol. The museum has 4 floors, all full of books of old, legends and myths, ancient artefacts, pictures, history and tales old as time. The place is very dated, probably because it was once the old Capitol. It was clean, and the staff was nice, and gets excited when someone enters the realm. You can either explore on your own, or set up time with one of those educator people. It's best to go with one of them, so they can talk, and you can listen, and not have to read stuff. Unless you like reading, then I recommend venturing off on your own. The loo was good, but time flow slow in this place... what seemed like an eternity, was really just 10 minutes in the loo. I'm guessing the old stuff and all that hard wood and strange decor can effect ones ability to perceive time. Overall a great museum, and it's all free. And certain parts the floor creeks but don't worry, it won't fall apart, super high quality wood, aged strong! Oh they have a gift shop and a cafe.

    Danny N.

    The Arizona Capitol building is now turned into a historical museum. The admission is free and parking is free in the lot across the street. It has 4 floors of the history of Arizona and lots of interesting facts about the state itself. It just so happens the time I visited the place, there was a 50 years exhibit about my favorite basketball team, the Phoenix Suns! So glad they had this, I was able to read about all the rich history of a great NBA franchise I grew up loving. The people working there were very nice and treated us really well and were very helpful. Great free attraction in the city of Phoenix!

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    Good experience! Free admission. Volunteer are enthusiastic. A lot of space for parking.

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    Was very interesting Museum. Easy to park and no fees. Self guided tour. Not just political history. Anything Arizona.

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    The museum is closed and I have not been able to access the interior of it. I would to go one day.

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    Phoenix Art Museum - Matsuda Yuriko, In Her Shoes, 2007   Enameled and glazed porcelain Carol & Jeffrey Horvitz Collection, 2025.RAD.1.23

    Phoenix Art Museum

    4.4(606 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Was on a layover and decided to checkout some local activities…read more Parking was on the challenging side because it is also next to a theatre and a performance was scheduled. We visited on a Wednesday after 3pm...it's pay what you can and they're open til 8pm so that also added to parking congestion. No pressure to pay/donate but they did let us know the normal price. We opted to pay $5 vs. the regular $28 per person. I primarily wanted to visit the Yayoi Kusama room but loved the butterfly installation and the tiny rooms as well. They have a nice variety of art work overall. There were some areas that were closed off due to a private event, so didn't get to visit all exhibits and they also have some additional pay areas too. Highly recommend and would definitely visit again!

    PRICE SLIGHTLY STEEP Not my favorite art museum I've ever…read morebeen to as it lacks big well known pieces. I felt the adult price of $28 was too high, especially as a couple -- that's almost $60 for a day out of looking at some pictures. They do offer a AAA $3 discount, which we took advantage of. KUMSAMA FIREFLIES INFINITY MIRROR ROOM My favorite part was the Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room, where you wander into a room of darkness surrounded by mesmerizing twinkling lights and mirrors. I wasn't aware that this was there, so it was a pleasant surprise. LAYOUT I felt the museum has a slightly confusing, disjointed layout. GIFT SHOP There's a quality gift shop selling typical art museum items like jewelry, scarves, mugs, etc. LOCKERS There are complimentary lockers for backpacks/purses and water. WEB SITE Before our trip, I used their web site and found it confusing to find out the price of tickets and as to whether they were actually open on certain days. See my photos attached. Helpful?

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    Local AZ artist Eric Fischl - made this painting after taking several photographs and mashing the painted images together into one canvas.

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    Heard Museum

    Heard Museum

    4.3(361 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Much more than we could absorb in one visit !! We are already planning our return. We never…read moreeven made it to the second floor where the boarding school exhibit was presented.

    After discovering the Heard Museum in the book "1000 Places to go Before You Die", we put it on the…read morelist of ''must sees' for a recent trip to Phoenix. TAKE THE LIGHT RAIL We took the light rail to the museum from our downtown hotel. There's a stop just down the road. GET A DISCOUNT The adult entry fee was $26 and we used our AAA membership for an exciting $1 off. I feel by the time you're paying $50+ for a couple, the cost is getting off-putting. LOCKERS AVAILABLE We used their complimentary storage lockers for our carry-on luggage as we were on our way to the airport afterwards. You also have to stow water bottles in the lockers. There are a couple of water fountains around the museum in case you get parched. ALLOW HALF A DAY The museum is a quality museum with a lot to see and read, but you really have to be into southwest stuff to really appreciate it in my opinion. After a few hours we were getting slightly overwhelmed, glassy-eyed and tired/bored with aching backs. (To be fair, it was our fourth museum in 3 days, so we were a little burned out!) STAY FOR LUNCH We really enjoyed an excellent lunch at the cafe in the courtyard and highly recommend it. EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP(S) There's a high-end store where you can purchase expensive rugs, jewelry, sculptures, etc. and there's also the 'Mugs and T-shirts' souvenir store and a small coffee shop. RIDE SHARE DROP OFF AND PICK UP The ride share pick-up and drop off is around the back at one end of the parking lot. Helpful?

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    Martin Auto Museum & Event Center

    Martin Auto Museum & Event Center

    4.9(146 reviews)
    11.8 mi
    Private events
    Budget friendly

    A friend invited me here for a small military vehicle expo so I went with him, what the heck, I…read morelike classic cars I say to myself. The entry fee is low, the people are friendly and leave you alone and the cars are so cool you can lose your friend easily. Some of the cars are open so you can take pictures in them. I was very impressed by how well these show piece cars are taken care of. If I have any gripe it's that you don't see very many Mopars from the muscle era. I will come back here again when my buddy from LA is in town.

    My original review is below. I am only leaving it here until I verify that the situation has been…read morefixed, but I'm very impressed that the owner promptly saw my comment and said it was rectified. I'll add the positives from our trip here in the meantime: The staff was very friendly. They walked & rode around the building during our visit and were happy to answer questions. They encouraged our kids to be engaged. The building was very clean & laid out so well. Our kids loved the free game room. I don't know a thing about cars, and my kids were still able to have a great time and sit in a lot of cool cars. There was also a lot of interesting history on all the placards. The price was higher than other reviews indicated, but that was on me for not verifying! We found it worth the price anyway. ---------------- I'm going to say the bad right off the bat: there was a topless woman painted on an antique gas pump right by the old race cars. For that reason only, we will never go back. As a woman, that is so degrading and disgusting, and to have that around children is inexcusable. Otherwise I would have given this place 5 stars. I am so angry that I wish I could get my money back.

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    Musical Instrument Museum

    4.7(912 reviews)
    16.6 mi

    I had such a wonderful time exploring the MIM! I highly recommend taking a day off to visit…read more There's so much to see, hear, learn, and experience here! Staff and volunteers are happy to be here and helpful. My faves were the artist gallery (Prince's purple piano!) and the experiential room where I could pound on a drum! Ahhhh. Two floors of meticulously curated items designed to inspire and educate you - just wow. Then, enjoy a coffee or snack or a freshly made salad or sandwich at their cafe. The food is exceptional, especially enjoyed on their patio. I stopped in to the gift shop and found a small token for my brother. If you can, also check out the many performers: some well-known and some up & comers - who perform in the comfortable performing arts theatre. They have a calendar of events on the website. The MIM literally has something for everyone. I think what's so great is I can bring guests to the MIM and not be bored b/c you can never see all there is to see in just one day!

    I've lived in Arizona a long time now and had never been to this museum, which is well-renowned and…read morehighly rated. I'd heard good things about their concerts, specifically. April is community college month and for that, they offered all MCCCD students and employees half off admission, which I took advantage of. I brought my friend here and we got two for one admission, plus entry to their special exhibition: The Magical Flute. After we got our tickets, we were given a headphones and audio set so we could hear. The music being played on the screens throughout the museum. No food/drink allowed, or backpacks. I was wearing a small one but was able to keep it with me by wearing it on my front, maybe so I wouldn't inadvertently knock things over if it was on the back. We started on the second floor and moved through the continents, starting with Africa, "Middle East" (aka West Asia), Asia, Latin America, USA/Canada, and Europe. Saved the two we were least interested in for last. Honestly, I was overwhelmed with the variety and amount of instruments; the orientation video said they have 10,000. I was curious how they amassed them all and hoped it was done ethically (saw a few spots that notated gifts and donations by certain people). I liked the similarities of instruments across geographical areas, and it made sense when I saw the Silk Road section and how trade connected these countries. I had quite the jump scare as I was moving through West Asia and I came across "Isr*el". That is NOT a real place and it should be correctly labeled as Palestine. I didn't even look at that exhibit as it made me too mad, and I vocalized my annoyance. Almost ruined my visit honestly, and I wish they would rectify this particular exhibit. I read a review that said it used to be Palestine; if so, shame on them for changing it. During the Latin American section, the power ran out on my portable headset so we went back downstairs and got new ones so we could continue to enjoy the music. It did make me think about how deaf people experience this museum in a much different way than people who can hear, as it becomes primarily a visual experience. I agree with my boba sistah who shared her desire to play with the instruments, as that same feeling came over me many times during my visit. I understand why this isn't allowed, but it takes some self-restraint. I must have missed the experience gallery with instruments that could be played, that would have been fun. Though the gift shop had a few instruments that we tried out. The special exhibit on flutes was fine, but not worth the extra price if I had to pay. I did recognize a familiar face: Ken Koshio, who plays the drums and flute at sunrise on Piestewa Peak. The museum also has an artist gallery of different musicians that I didn't find too interesting (Maroon 5? Taylor Swift? Really?). They have a cafe and we quickly perused the menu, but seeing items like a pork banh mi for $19 doesn't sound tempting. Overall, I would say this is a worthwhile visit and there is so much to take in and explore. I was glad to have gotten a deal on admission. Though I am super bummed about their exclusion of Palestine, hence my rating.

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    Great Lineup!!

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    Beautiful tribes girls...can't recall what region. They were yo pretty to not get a pic of though

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    Wonderspaces Arizona

    4.2(248 reviews)
    10.4 mi
    $$

    Very fun and interactive art pieces! Make sure to pull up the descriptions on your phone for an…read moreeven better experience. Some fun pieces, some unique, and some inspirational artwork as well.

    Bestie was in town and she had this genius idea to visit Wonderspaces Arizona. She's been to the…read moreSan Diego one twice and loved it, so I was excited to see what it's all about. This place is beyond cool! There are different rooms to experience, and each one is truly unique. I think I speak for us both when I say the one with the string lights was the most entertaining visually. The light show lasted about 15 minutes total from beginning to end. When you first walk in through the mall entrance, you'll end up at the bar area. Alex was so nice and very engaging. She answered our questions and whatever you order at the bar, you can bring it with you so don't feel confined to the bar area as you finish your drink! I got the School Rules (mocktail) and bestie got the Mango Colada. They were so good, I finished mine pretty quickly! One of the other exhibits that I enJOYed was the coin flipping one. Whoever thought of all this is amazing to say the least! The face display made out of different sized balls on strings was so cool to see, especially when you walked up to it and to the side of it. We don't have membership, but the older gentleman sitting near the bar informed us that if you pay the $99 fee, you can come as many times as you like and you'll get 20% off any merchandise. He was really informative and we appreciated that he wasn't trying to push it on us. I believe you can also bring a guest for a discounted fee. Some of the exhibits were not as entertaining as others, and I do wish there was more to see, but they do switch it up every couple of months so that would definitely be worth the membership. Don't forget to get your selfies in front of the huge mirror near the bar! I highly recommend coming here if you have out of town guests, or if you've just never been. The bonus is that it's located inside the Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale (same floor as the food court under the escalators), so you can have something to eat or walk around before or after Wonderspaces! It would be a cute date idea, too. I just may buy into the membership because the best part about it is that it does NOT automatically renew. So, if you don't like it, you won't have to worry about your account being charged. Good idea! Check out Wonderspaces Arizona and have so much fun!

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    Into The Light by Julia Carrillo

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    Wonderspaces Arizona

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    SMoCA - Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

    3.9(171 reviews)
    10.5 mi

    This is a must do in Scottsdale. Period. Art is an…read moreexperience. A memory. This will be a core memory for you right here. You will expand your mind and think about how art parameters are often too narrow. Parking was easy. Old town shopping is across the street. There are a plethora of outdoor sculptures to explore. This is a day for the whole family. Be sure to say hi to the nicest docent ever! George loves to tell you about the work and is the most lovely soul. So far this was my favorite day in AZ yet.

    SMoCA, Scottsdale's Museum of Contemporary Art was a refreshing find in Old Town Scottsdale. The…read morevenue is intimate but that is where it shines. We enjoyed three main exhibitions which were all well curated, interactive and amazingly well presented. Squidsoup - Infinite : a darkened space filled with lighted spheres dancing to instrumental music commissioned by SMoCA. An immersive experience evoking thought and mood. Casey Curran - Tidal Sky : immersive and interactive sculptures framed and freestanding, each incorporating delicate movement, beauty and decay. James Perkins - Burying Painting : literally, this artist buried his artwork in locations such as beaches and the desert, exposing them to the collaborative forces of nature to evoke beauty and emotion. --- Bonus for us was a weekend Merchantile Market gathering of vendors for the afternoon in the nearby Civic Center Plaza offering live music, food trucks, handcrafted beverages, and vintage finds and handmade goods perfect for gifting. Street parking was easy and free nearby. Well worth a visit in Old Town!

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    "Forgiving the Future" Nizhonniya Austin

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    Arizona Science Center - Little guy refused to leave until he had 100 baskets - and he did it!

    Arizona Science Center

    3.5(615 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Love this museum! You can definitely spend a full day here as there are multiple floors and kids…read morelove all the interactive exhibits and activities. I've been here about five times over the years and my kids never get sick of it. From exploring a giant human body and sliding down a digestive track to experiencing hurricane winds with fake water bursts, this museum is pretty awesome. They also offer various season exhibits that cost extra as well as free science demonstrations throughout the day that are interactive, educational and pretty cool. While pricy, it's totally worth it in my opinion - especially if you plan to spend the whole day here!

    I should have read the one star reviews before we spent $80 for general admission and the Pompeii…read moreexhibit. As most have said, half the stations didn't work and/or there was zero context about... what the point of it was? So disheartening. This would be expected in a small town but in PHOENIX?! The Pompeii exhibit was okay. Not enough to redeem the poor experience other wise. At the end there's a grand finale video, unfortunately there were technical difficulties and it would t play. I really felt for the gal who was acting as host of that section. People were pretty grumpy and couldn't hear her. The music was too loud and overpowered her mic. I'll be reaching out for a refund. I likely won't get it. But I can't believe we spent just shy of $100 and it was such a WASTE of time and money.

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