Phoenix Museums- Fun Things to do in Arizona

Arizona has many museums whether you are a history buff, an art lover or have curious kids there are several amazing museums to visit in the Phoenix area. Museums are a wonderful way to learn about the history of Arizona as well as enjoy interactive exhibits with the kids. A perfect Phoenix Attraction on a hot summer day!

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Museums in Phoenix Arizona

Arizona Doll & Toy Museum- A small museum located in the Steven's-Haustgen house which is one of the few buildings left from the original town site of Phoenix. This is a perfect place...more

Arizona Science Center- A top attraction in Phoenix this hands on faciltiy offers 5 themed galleries of interactive activities, a planetarium and a giant IMAX® theater...more info

Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum-For all of you geology lovers this is a great museum. Our family loves geology and minerals, so this museum is a great hit with the kids. Arizona is the "Copper State", so it is not surprising... more

Arizona Museum of Natural History-spend the day with the dinosaurs, the ancient cultures of Mexico, and the native people of the southwest. This fun museum will be a hit with dinosaur lovers...more info

Challenger Space Center -space exhibits, hands on activities, simulated space missions, and more if you enjoy the exploration of space don't miss this center...more info

Children's Museum of Phoenix -hands on exhibits that will delight the younger crowd (under 8), pedal power, market place, noodle forest and more...more info

Deer Valley Rock Art Center-Over 1800 petroglphs preserved inside the urban city...more

Hall of Flame Firefighter Museum-Not a very publicized museum, but The Hall of Flame Museum is a perfect spot to take young kids or those who love all things having to do with firefighting. The museum... more

Heard Cultural Museum-a must see museum if visiting Phoenix. The Heard Cultural Museum has the best displays and exhibits of Native American culture and arts...more info

Musical Instrument Museum..more

Mystery Castle of South Mountain- Not really a castle, but a very odd and cool house built in the early 1940's that sits on South Mountain. It has a beautiful view of Phoenix. If you like to tour old homes...more

Phoenix Art Museum-...more

Pueblo Grande Museum-The Pueblo Grande Museum is best to visit on a cool day since most of the points of interest are located outside. Experience what it was like...more

Rosson House Museum-Phoenix is a relatively new city and as such it doesn't have that many prominent historical buidlings. The Rosson house museum is special because it is one of the few surviving buildings from the original ...more

Taliesen West -Taliesen West (pronounced tally-essen) was the winter home of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. You do not have to be an architectual buff to appreciate a tour at this fascinating facility. Just try and guess where....more