How to Visit Museums in Phoenix
- 1). Start at the Heard Museum, with its beautiful permanent collections and exciting special exhibits. Collections include jewelry, paintings, textiles, baskets and more, primarily created by Native Americans in the Southwest. Exhibits range from a Navajo artist's dramatic black and white paintings to clay work by three mothers and their daughters. The museum also features fairs, demonstrations and other events. The Heard Downtown is located at 2301 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix; other branches are in Scottsdale and Surprise, Arizona.
- 2). Get ready for all kinds of artwork at the Phoenix Art Museum, also located on Central Avenue. Exhibits feature everything from photographer Edward Weston's shots of Mexico to "One for All, and All for One," a fashion history of the jumpsuit. The permanent collection includes pieces from several countries and several eras, leading up to modern and contemporary works. The museum also sponsors films, performances, lectures, wine-tastings, auctions and more. The address is 1625 N. Central Ave.
- 3). Head for the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archeological Park on East Washington Street. The park contains irrigation canals, a ball court and reproductions of homes from the Hohokam civilization of 1,500 years ago. The museum delves into Hohokam culture and offers a hands-on look at archeology. Make reservations for a guided tour of the park and museum, located at 4619 E. Washington St.
- 4). Don't miss the Arizona Science Center at 600 E. Washington St. for a completely different experience. Visit the planetarium; view a spectacular IMAX film; learn about the digital world and much more at exciting hands-on exhibits. The museum sponsors all kinds of fun, including camps, classes as well as family and adult programs.
