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22–25 SEPTEMBER  PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA

Discover Phoenix

Arizona. In the past fifty years, millions have visited the
museum to view the over four-hundred national and interna-
tional exhibitions it has hosted. These are shown alongside the
Phoenix Art Museum’s collection, which has grown to more
than 17,000 objects of American, Asian, European, Latin
American, Western American, modern and contemporary art,
photography, and fashion design. The museum hosts photogra-
phy exhibitions through its landmark partnership with The
University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography in
Tucson. Visitors can also enjoy the interactive PhxArtKids
gallery and the lush Dorrance Sculpture Garden. Free admission
on Wednesdays from 3–9 p.m.

Pueblo Grande Museum
Photo © Visit Phoenix/Arizona Science Center.
Pueblo Grande Museum is an archaeological site once inhab-
ited by the Hohokam culture, just east of downtown Phoenix,
Arizona Science Center next to Sky Harbor International Airport. It’s a National Historic
The Arizona Science Center provides exploration, education, Landmark and Phoenix Point of Pride accessible by the Sky
and entertainment for all ages. Nestled in the picturesque setting Train and the light rail. Part of the City of Phoenix Parks and
of Heritage and Science Park, the Science Center is a unique land- Recreation Department since 1929, it’s the largest preserved
mark designed by renowned architect Antoine Predock. The archaeological site in Phoenix. A fully accessible 2/3-mile trail
combination of ramps, hallways, galleries, and terraces in this takes you through a prehistoric Hohokam archaeological site
140,000-square-foot building creates an intriguing environment with a platform mound, ball court, and replicated houses. Three
of investigation and discovery. The center contains four levels of galleries display artifacts and information on the Hohokam and
exciting “hands-on” exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium, and a village site, and the museum offers a hands-on children’s gallery.
five-story-high giant screen theater. The exhibits and galleries are Purchase Native American gifts, art, and jewelry at the museum
designed to educate and entertain kids of all ages—from pre-K store. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
to gray! Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the Science
Center is within walking distance to nearby attractions, such as
Heritage Square, the Phoenix Convention Center, Talking Stick
Resort Arena, Chase Field, the Arizona Center, and more.

Chase Field
Home to the Arizona Diamondbacks—come check them out
as they host the St. Louis Cardinals on 23–24 Sept. at 6:40 p.m.

Heard Museum
The tradition, culture, and history of 22 regional American
Indian tribes converge in the Heard Museum’s immersive
exhibits and authentic art shop. Through art and cultural
objects, the museum’s ongoing exhibits tell the stories of native
people of the Southwest, from early history to powerful memo- Photo © Visit Phoenix/Pueblo Grande Museum.
ries of boarding schools.
Phoenix Art Museum Roosevelt Row
Since it opened in 1959, the Phoenix Art Museum has become Roosevelt Row is downtown Phoenix’s walkable arts district,
the largest art museum in the southwestern United States, home to art galleries and studio spaces, restaurants, bars, and
providing access to visual arts and educational programs in boutique shops in a landscape dotted by colorful street art.

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