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Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
+1 602 257 1880 (Office) / +1 602 257 1222 (Info
site: Phoenix Art Museum
#37 of 249 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Founded in 1936, the Phoenix Art Museum is one of the premiere museums in the Southwest. The collection includes over 17,000 works of art from around the world, including Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Of special note are a fashion design gallery, a miniatures collection (with 1:12 scale mini-rooms), and a contemporary collection with over 2,400 works by artists from the last century. Exhibitions, events and activities run year-round and include movies and musical performances.

Price

Admission $9 adults, $7 seniors and students, $3 children 6-17; free on Thurs

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard,amex,discover

Directions

Bus: Blue (B), Red (R), or O

Area

At McDowell Rd

Hours

Tues-Wed and Fri-Sun 10am-5pm; Thurs 10am-9pm

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