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 Most people associate Arizona more with cowboys, golf and swimming pools than they do with world class museums. Not so! Arizona Museums are outstanding and they range from Fine Art, Native American Art, Desert and Historical. Many visitors are surprised to find all the great museums, other than western themed, Arizona has to offer. Examples of Arizona’s World Class Museums are the Phoenix Art Museum, the Arizona Science Center and the Heard Museum.
Arizona museums are diverse, whether you are an researcher hoping to uncover a new truth or a child trying to make sense of your history class – an Arizona museum can provide answers to some of the most perplexing questions. If you are a lover of wildlife, then the Arizona Sonora Desert museum is sure to enthrall you, and If you love history, the Heard Museum will delight you with their extensive knowledge and artifacts!
The Phoenix Art Museum: a veritable collection of fine arts across the globe.
With an impressive collection of more than 17000 fine works of art spanning diverse centuries and places across the world, the Phoenix art museum is an art collector’s delight. Here you will find art works ranging from the Latin American, to Asian, American, European, Western American art as well as contemporary art. With such a wide variety of art types you can be assured of very interesting pieces on display here. One superb attraction in this Arizona museum are the miniature rooms. These have replicas of historic interior designs and an interactive gallery for children too!
Find unique and thoughtful gifts at the Phoenix Art Museum.
The Phoenix art museum also has a lovely shopping area which has a fine collection of apparel, posters, exquisite handcrafted jewelry, cards, books as well as the famous Soleri Bells and the Yixing teapots. If you fancy giftware for your loved one, check out the varied china items by Ittala and Rosenthal.
Hate seeing animals in cages? Get pleasantly surprised with the Arizona Sonora Desert museum.
Tucked away amidst the beautiful and lush Sonoran Desert is the fabulous Arizona Sonora Desert museum. You might expect to find animals caged here, just like in an ordinary zoo, but this is not the case. This place is dedicated to protecting and nurturing all the animals, plants and the land of the Sonoran Desert region. Once you are in this beautiful Arizona museum you will find that all of the animals have been kept in completely natural surroundings. Meantime there are also specialized instructors who train these animals with tailored educational programs.
Can a single place have three dimensions? The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum has it.
The Arizona Sonora Desert museum is not just a natural zoo, it is also a botanical garden and a natural history museum rolled into one! If you visit this museum you will know why. With an exact replica that duplicates the Sonoran Desert region, this Arizona museum tries to bring in the same ambiance as the desert. This museum has over 300 species of animals and over 1200 plant varieties. Once inside you will find varied animal species such as prairie dogs, mountain lions, Gila Monsters and many more interesting creatures. With an area that spans more than 21 acres, it is imperative you have a complete day to view this place in totality! Maybe even after that you’ll still have something left to see in this beautiful museum.
Satisfy the knowledge seeker in you: by visiting the fabulous Heard Museum.
A museum of Native Cultures and their art, the Heard Museum is extraordinary. You will not find a more interesting museum on Native Americans or their artwork. From pottery, rugs, paintings and jewelry, the Heard Museum has their own extensive collection, which they add to on occasion with the finest traveling exhibits. The Heard Museum Store sells everything from hand made Kachina Dolls to the finest silver jewelry made by Native American Indians. At times you can also view pottery making demonstrations, basket weaving or rug making. Check their website for all upcoming events.
When vacationing in Arizona, be sure to make time for some of the wonderful cultural, historical and art museums we have to offer.
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