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    S’edav Va’aki Museum

    4.1 (77 reviews)
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    Tom E.

    S'edav Va'aki, formerly Pueblo Grande Museum and archeological park is a whisper to us all that Family Human has inhabited the Sonoran Desert 13,000 years and we humans of this age live among the renovated ruins of a previous engineering, and farming civilization. We come every year for the Veteran's Gourd Dance -all vets invited, and the stellar Frienfs of Pueblo Grande Indian Market art sale and culture event. In 2024, the date is December 10. Step into ancient traditions here.

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    Kathy C.

    This is a hidden gem right here in Phoenix, AZ. I took my 14 year old Goddaughter and she absolutely loved it. There is so much information and exhibits. To see how the indigenous people lived and created so much is wonderful. The inside museum is wonderful...so much artistic talent. And the outside archeological site where you can really imagine how it was to live in a village was amazing.

    The S'edav Va'aki formerly know as Pueblo Grande Museum is honestly a hidden gem here in AZ. I was fascinated by the history of the Hohokam cultures. The ancient ruins and artifacts offer a unique glimpse into the lives of these early inhabitants of the Phoenix area. Lots of information inside too. A must visit if want to explore such wonderful culture.

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    Karen W.

    Who would have thought there'd be an archeological site right smack dab in the middle of Phoenix near the airport? We were looking for a local historic place to visit and it doesn't get any more historic than this Hohokam site. The ruins are part of a more than 1500 year old village. There is an indoor exhibit detailing the living conditions, traditions, and process of discovering the site back in the early half of the 20th century. The outdoor area has paved paths that are stroller and wheelchair accessible where you can see what remains of the village. Beyond that area there is also a short walk to a recreation of what some dwellings might have looked like. It was an interesting peek into the daily lives of the Hohokam. I was especially intrigued by the ball court. We learned about some Hohokam history in elementary school and for some reason the ball court games were one of the tidbits of info I still remember from way back when. Side note, the balls they used looked quite heavy and deadly! As for the outdoor area, it was hard for me to imagine what the village looked like since only the bare foundations of it are left so the indoor small scale recreation and village recreation really helped. The gift shop is small but has a decent selection of Arizonan and more specifically Native American items for sale. Some gifts I remember seeing were katsina dolls, prickly pear candies, museum hats, decorative stones and postcards. Admission is very reasonable so I thought it was overall a good place to visit. DETAILS (From their website): *Admission: -Adults (18-54): $6.00 -Seniors (55 & over): $5.00 -Children (6-17): $3.00 -Children (under 6): Free -Museum Members: Free *Hours: Spring/Fall Hours (October - April) ​ -Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. -Sunday: 1 p.m. - 4:45 pm. (Kids get in free!) *Museum galleries, lobby and restrooms are open at 75% capacity *Guests must wear a masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status *The Museum Store is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ​ *No dogs or bicycles allowed on the Interpretive Mound Trail *Free Parking *Accessible by Light Rail & Sky Train *ADA Accessible *Picnic Areas *Shade ramadas​

    Gary G.

    My wife and I had a layover in Phoenix and wanted to explore the city. This museum was nearby and figured it would provide good insight to the area. We took an Uber from the airport at minimal expense. I thought maybe they might offer some type of discount on tickets as many museums and parks do for military, but they don't. There is plenty of parking if you drive and plenty of social distancing as the museum was not busy and we were lucky to see 10 people during our visit. There is an inside piece with things to see as well as an outside walk. Both were interesting and insightful to the inhabitants, the importance of the canals, and their way of living. We were there for maybe an hour to view the sights without rushing. The exterior walk is a bit underwhelming as you walk through what was a village at one point. You have to use a little imagination as all there is to visualize is built up dirt with some structure that appears to be deteriorating with erosion. Not overly impressive as what there is to see has been rebuilt with modern tools and loses some of the wow factor. I've been to other archaeological sites and ruins around the world to where this didn't impress me as much I'm assuming. Definitely a site to see once but would have appreciated more of the original look and feel. Like the Yelp stars say, "could've been better".

    Crystal O.

    Indian ruins in the middle of a major metropolitan- very cool history. Glimpses into life a thousand + years ago is fascinating. How they farmed, hunted, gathered, made tools and adorned jewelry. Where they chose to live and what type of dwelling. I saw a lot of Indian ruins, pueblos, cliff dwellings and such on this trip and it is astonishing how they made their homes, communities and the evidence of massive trading across huge regions. I loved the evidence of sports- something you might not think about when thinking of life 1500 years ago. The museum and loop outside around the ruins and replicas of buildings was wonderful. I especially liked that they made it handicap accessible. I was disappointed that the museum store is closed on Mondays- this was our last stop before flying home.

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    Kris L.

    The inside museum is nicely done with a surprisingly large display of pottery and many educational overviews. I found the map of historical dwellings in the Phoenix area to be particularly interesting as I had no prior knowledge of the extensive settlement in the region. This is a great place to take children or visitors and reasonably priced admission. The ruins are a very short stroll and are left in a natural state of degradation with a number of interpretive signs. I went during the annual Indian Christmas market, I highly recommend this. There were many artists with some beautiful jewelry, pottery, textiles and wall art, great for Christmas gifts or just for yourself! Ramona Farms was also there selling their heirloom beans and grains. Many of the artists traveled from New Mexico for this event, come shop and support them each December!

    Steve F.

    A hidden gem in the shadow of Sky Harbor Airport, thus archeological site is not to be missed. This community complements the ruins at Casa Grande to the south. With informative interpretive signs and compelling reconstructed dwellings, you really get a sense of life in another era. A fascinating place. A plus is that pathways are wheelchair and stroller friendly.

    Myrna C.

    Amazing excavation! It was a really place to visit. Great scenes and trail walk. Beautiful art gallery.

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    Brenda M.

    Small museum with introductory video. Hot 2/3 mile trail to see the ruins and replicas even with an umbrella that they kindly provide . Make sure to bring water! I enjoyed learning about the history of the Native People of Arizona, the Hohokam people for only $6. Well worth the cost of admission. I also liked the museum store. I was not very interested or impressed with the temporary exhibit " Fragments: Broken bowls tell more tales"

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    Phoenix Art Museum

    4.4(606 reviews)
    5.3 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

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    4.3(361 reviews)
    5.4 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)
    15.0 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)
    15.3 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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    Wonderspaces Arizona

    4.2(248 reviews)
    5.1 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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    3.9(171 reviews)
    4.8 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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    Arizona Science Center

    3.5(615 reviews)
    4.7 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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