A free museum with neat exhibits, perfect to cool down in AC on a hot Arizona day... and learn…read moresomething along the way! The museum rotates through 6-8 exhibits a year, mixing local Chandler history with traveling exhibits on art, history and culture. Right now (August 2026) you can learn about Eddie Basha (a genuinely fascinating individual whose story runs way deeper than the grocery stores bearing his name), take a spin through Arizona radio history in Radio That Rocked the Valley, and stare into the ever-changing face of Abraham Lincoln. All three exhibits are actually really good!

Small site, great ode to the late Mr. Eddie Basha…read more What a phenomenal person he was - his accomplishments and CONTRIBUTIONS to and love of the Navajo Nation will live on in Chandler's history forever.

It was a great day hanging out in an art museum since it's still warm out. Several areas in the…read moremuseum were roped off. There were still several exhibits to enjoy. There were large Korean paintings in many large rooms, indigenous paintings, photography, sculptures, a light show exhibit, the butterfly wall, recycled art and more. Their gift shop is well stocked. Staff are helpful. There is a multitude of items to choose from. Free parking lot and WiFi in the building.

The Phoenix Art Museum is a gem located in downtown Phoenix, offering beautiful exhibits, films,…read moreperformances, workshops, lectures/talks, and more! It has its own parking lot, shared with the Phoenix Theatre Company, so parking can be difficult especially when there are shows going on. The normal admission prices are as follows: Museum Members | Free Children (5 and younger) | Free Adults | $23 Seniors (65+) | $20 Students (with ID) | $18 Youth (6-17) | $13 They also graciously offer free/reduced admission on - Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays from 3-8pm - First Fridays 5-8pm which includes access to in-gallery sketching, live music with resident DJ J-ME LEE, unique books and resources at the library pop-up, delicious food and drinks from local vendors, and docent-led art tours - Family Fundays 2x yearly for all-ages, free-access day with arts-engagement programming suitable for visitors of all ages, interests, and abilities Note that general admission is free, but special exhibitions require a ticket (pricing may vary) They also offer $5 off tickets for Phoenix Theater ticket holders, $3 for AAA members, and discounted admission for military personnel/veterans. When I visited, The James K. Ballinger Wing (Art of the Americas + Europe galleries) was temporarily closed for necessary infrastructure updates, but it is scheduled to reopen this Fall. Otherwise I got to see the: Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller: The Instrument of Troubled Dreams Colorwear: A Kaleidoscope of Fashion Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan Modern Treads: The Discount Tire Poster Collection Flowers of the Punjab Carlos Amorales: Black Cloud The Collection: 1960 - Now Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room ... and more!! Super fun visit for any casual or serious art enthusiasts. Expect to spend hours here exploring!

Went to see James Hood's "Astronomica" at the Dome - what an experience!…read more We had VIP tickets and sat in the reclining chairs, the whole dome ceiling covered in twinkling stars before the actual show itself. The music was performed by an orchestra, I believe it was the Hungary Philharmonic in the credits, and the narration was about how we are all part of the Universe, stardust over millennia becoming bodies. This is a visual performance without astronomy as a lesson; the graphics are fantastic and all around you as you lie back - just like gazing at the sky at night. I couldn't help smiling during the entire hour! The seats were great, I'm so glad we sat in the recliners and not upright for the display. Parking - we found out later - is at the Heritage building and they will validate your ticket; we parked in the other garage and it wasn't cheap due to the game nearby. It is wheelchair accessible, but in the Ladies restroom there was only one stall for disabled. In the atrium there's a gift shop as in all museums, and a cafeteria still open when we left the Dome. The ongoing Julia Child exhibit was right near the Astronomica show, so I went and took a walk around the exhibit: big fan of Julia so it was an extra bonus :) I enjoyed the experience very much, I hope you will too!

I DISLIKE MY EXPERIENCE…read more.. first of all, I went to this k-pop demon hunters thing at the dome thinking it was going to be this cool thing and it was not. All it was is music and backgrounds and you dance. NONE OF THE BACKGROUNDS RELATED TO THE MOVIE. mind you.. it was a hundred dollars. i could've bought CHICK-FIL-A for my family with that. if you go... you will regret it.

Amazing amount of history here. Exhibits are informative and different aspects of aviation…read more Docents are informative and often add personal experiences to what they share about the aircraft. I left amazed at all I had learned. Highly recommend this for everyone.

Five glowing stars…read more My late father was a Decorated WW2 Veteran for HM AF and I always enjoy visiting airplane museums. This facility is entirely staffed by volunteers including Korean War Veterans! They offer rides in vintage planes including vintage bombers, cargo planes, etc. Very expensive so we passed on that. It would have been a lot of fun. There is so much to see here. The hangar is full and they have a few restored beauties outside. I so appreciate the folks who Remember ALL Veterans of the Alliance.

This was a great find on the Pinball Map (they have four pinball machines inside and on free play…read morewith admission). This is a unique car museum in the Phoenix area. Definitely worth the price of admission and they have complimentary cold water. The volunteers are awesome and very informative. Felix worked on the day I was there (Wednesday) and he pretty much gave me a private tour. Come check it out. I am sure people in Phoenix don't go here. I know my friends didn't know about it.

Loved going here. I took my 2 year old nephew, at first he was a bit scared to get in cars but once…read morehe did he wanted to get in all of them and "drive" he also loved the game room. We will be back and spend more time here his next visit! So much fun and staff was very inviting! Loved that water was included with our ticket

Two floors of spectacular art and historical exhibits. The staff is wonderful, the museum is…read morespotless, and everything is very well organized. The top floor features multiple collections of breathtaking art by female artists, spanning decades and representing talent from across the U.S. Absolutely stunning. The bottom floor showcases fascinating artifacts and historical exhibits from Wickenburg and the greater Southwest. Be sure to visit the museum located behind the learning center--we were initially confused and missed it the first time. The gift shop is beautiful, and everyone is very knowledgeable. Bonus that they offer a AAA discount.

What a great place! Actually, two buildings. The one in the rear, closer to Frontier St., is the…read morereal attraction. The top floor features beautiful paintings and original bronze sculptures by Remington. Additionally, some very old rifles and handguns. The basement was where we spent the majority of our time. Reproductions of a general store (w a popup hologram), hotel, livery, residence, optician, and many more stores were fascinating. Many more old rifles, shotguns, and pistols. My sidekick, Sidewinder Sam, and I were enthralled. 5 stars

We visited the museum on a weekday morning. We enjoyed the displays of rocks from various parts of…read morethe earth, the Arizona-Mexican artifacts, and of course the dinosaurs, especially the aquatic dinosaurs. This museum has an active dinosaur fossil dig - you can watch and even talk to the paleontologist working on it! There's lots to see and enjoy here, including real elements from a jail that held prisoners from the 1830s to the 1970s!! The gift shop is reasonably priced and you can even purchase a "memory bag" filled with pencil, notebook eraser, etc, for only $2.50 each.

Paid $14 and only stayed about 40 minutes. There were multiple groups of school children that were…read morerunning around, screaming, jumping and bumping into everything. I expect that behavior to be tolerated at a children's museum, not a public museum where a basic level of respect and decorum is expected for EVERYONE inside. Wish I could say I enjoyed it but the hundreds of screaming children ruined any experience I could have had and left with a migraine. **Would appreciate museums to have specific days for "field trips" or hours for school days. Unfortunately many museum experiences are ruined due to the behavior of unruly children, and I'm still the one paying full price.

I was so happy to find Denise who reattached my doll's head and hand washed all the crocheted…read moreclothes.

Brought our granddaughters here as they are really into American Girl Dolls, barbies, and antique…read moredolls. This place has all kinds of antique dolls, and their miniature doll houses were fun. The girls kept looking at even the miniature toilet paper in one of the doll houses. The woman who runs this museum was very welcoming and answered all our questions as well as informing us of the dolls' histories. Definitely worth walking through. And there are a few dolls and clothes for sale too to add to a collection.

Fun store full of unique gift items. All proceeds go to support the neighboring Desert Caballeros…read moreWestern Museum. I understand the store may be closing soon, so mosey on down now before it's too late.

You are never too old, (or too young) to check out a Railroad Museum. This one has real moving…read morestock, from many different lines. The Pullman display is a walk through history of the way Train travel "use to be." There are (5?) cars coupled together in fully restored shape. . . several historically famous For Locomotive fans there is a cab you can climb into and learn what all the valves and levers do, plus "Ring the Bell!". Larger Kid groups might want to rent the "Party Caboose". Rental $ also covers the cost of admission. There will be knowledgable Docents to answer any ??'s, plus a gift shop. If you are lucky you might run into Steve, and get the 5 Star tour. The only down side, is that they are only open on Saturdays, and Sundays.

We visited with our kids and were blown away by how much we enjoyed this place. The trains are…read moreincredibly well preserved and beautifully restored--you can tell a lot of care and pride goes into maintaining them. It was way better than we expected. This is a fantastic winter activity, especially for families. There's plenty to see, lots of opportunities to walk through the trains, and it kept our kids engaged the whole time.