Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Hall of Fame Museum
DESCRIPTION: Housed in the historic Carnegie Public Library, diverse exhibits representing famous Arizonians and their contributions all around the state through changing exhibits and museum programs

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9a-5p

ADDRESS: 1101 West Washington Street

PHONE: 602-255-2110

WEBSITE: http://www.lib.az.us/text/museum/hof.htm

Heard Museum
DESCRIPTION: This internationally acclaimed museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest through outstanding traditional and contemporary Native American art. The museum proclaims that is “…provides Indian artists with a wonderful home that will excite and inspire visitors from around the world”; more than 35,000 artifacts distributed among some of the 10 spacious exhibit galleries make up the museum’s permanent collection; includes a 400-seat multipurpose auditorium, Education Center, expanded Museum Shop and Bookstore, and indoor-outdoor Arcadia Farms

DAYS & HOURS: daily 9:30a-5p; Free public guided tours are offered daily at Noon, 1:30 and 3pm

ADDRESS: 2301 North Central Ave

PHONE: 602-252-8848

WEBSITE: http://www.heard.org

Phoenix Art Museum
DESCRIPTION: This leading art museum in the American Southwest opened in 1959, and today continues to reflect the constant commitment from the community and mirror the growth of Phoenix; features American, European, Latin American and Asian art; this impressive structure expanded in 2006

PHONE: Tue-Sun 10a-5p, Thu 10a-9p

ADDRESS: 1625 North Central Avenue

PHONE: 602-257-1222

WEBSITE: http://www.phxart.org

Phoenix Museum of History
DESCRIPTION: Now in its seventh decade, the museum continues to receive recognition and appreciation for its contribution to the cultural life of Phoenix with educational exhibits showcasing Phoenix’s metamorphosis from a dusty desert town to a modern metropolis

DAYS & HOURS: Tue–Sat 10a–5p

ADDRESS: Heritage & Science Park between 5th and 7th Streets, Monroe and Washington Streets

PHONE: 602-253-2734

WEBSITE: http://www.pmoh.org

Historic Heritage Square
DESCRIPTION: Encompasses the only remaining group of residential structures from the original townsite of Phoenix. In addition to numerous restaurants and shops, several noteworthy buildings are part of the attraction here including The Rosson House, one of the most prominent homes in Phoenix in 1895 and an outstanding example of the Victorian Eastlake style; The Bouvier-Teeter House, a Midwestern style bungalow built in 1899; The Duplex, the most typical Arizonan house on Historic Heritage Square and home of the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department Heritage & Science Park offices; The Carriage House which was built around 1900; The Stevens-Haustgen House built in 1901, significant for its representation of the historic California bungalow style built around the turn of the century; The Silva House, built in 1900 and standing today as a fine example of bungalow architecture with neoclassical revival references, in addition to numerous other structures; Each of these entities has separate contact information and hours of operation

ADDRESS: 115 North Sixth Street

WEBSITE: http://www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/heritage.html

Pioneer Living History Museum
DESCRIPTION: Since 1969 Pioneer Living History Museum has stood in testament to Arizona’s early territorial Western history and heritage; reportedly the largest living history museum west of the Rocky Mountains, this 90-acre outdoor museum located 30 minutes north of downtown Phoenix houses some 30 historic buildings from the 1880’s to the turn of the century; visitors here can explore numerous authentic buildings and historically accurate reproductions including a 1890's dress shop, Victorian house, print shop, Sheriff's office, opera house, blacksmith shop, community church and other structures; depending on the time of year, costumed interpreters including Victorian ladies, cowboys and lawmen are available to give you an authentic taste of the Old West; the Buffalo Soldiers exhibition during the Fall is a must see

DAYS & HOURS: October-May: Wed-Sun 9a-5p; June-September: Wed-Sun, 8a-2p

ADDRESS: 3901 West Pioneer Road

PHONE: 623-465-1052

WEBSITE: http://www.pioneer-arizona.com

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archeological Park
DESCRIPTION: Situated on a 1,500 year-old Hohokam village ruins in modern day Phoenix, the Pueblo Grande Museum has been dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Hohokam culture for over 70 years. The grounds span 102-acres and encompass the ruins of an 800 year-old platform mound possibly used by the Hohokam for ceremonies or as an administrative center, an excavated ballcourt, full-scale reproductions of prehistoric Hohokam homes and some of the last remaining intact Hohokam irrigation canals

ADMISSION: Free on Sundays

DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Sat 9a-4:45p, Sun 1p-4:45p

ADDRESS: 4619 East Washington Street

PHONE: 877-706-4408 and 602-495-0901

WEBSITE: http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/pueblo.html