Culture & Recreation

Historic Sites & Museums

Celebrate a rich and fascinating history around every corner.

Grand landmarks combine with fine museums to preserve and interpret local and regional culture, both ancient and modern.

Art Museums & Cultural Centers

  • ASU Art Museum & Ceramics Research Center
  • George Washington Carver Museum
  • Heard Museum
  • i.d.e.a. Museum
  • Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
  • Phoenix Art Museum
  • Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA)
  • Shemer Art Center & Museum
  • Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

History & Heritage Museums

  • Arizona State Capitol Museum
  • Cave Creek Museum
  • Desert Caballeros Western Museum
  • Mesa Historical Museum
  • Pioneer Living History Museum
  • Scottsdale Historical Museum
  • Tempe History Museum
  • Rosson House Museum
  • S'edav Va'aki Museum
  • Huhugam Heritage Center

Science & Specialty Museums

  • Arizona Doll & Toy Museum
  • Arizona Science Center
  • Children's Museum of Phoenix
  • Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona
  • Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
  • Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
  • Phoenix Police Museum

Nature, Gardens & Wildlife

  • Boyce Thompson Arboretum
  • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
  • Desert Botanical Garden
  • Mesa Community College Rose Garden
  • Montezuma Castle National Monument
  • Out of Africa Wildlife Park
  • Phoenix Zoo
  • Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

Historic Landmarks

  • Arizona Biltmore
  • Heritage Square
  • Mystery Castle
  • Orpheum Theatre
  • Pioneer & Military Memorial Park
  • St. Mary's Basilica
  • Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights
  • Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza

Historic Districts

  • Heritage Square Historic District
  • Roosevelt Row Arts District
  • Willo Historic District
  • Warehouse District (Downtown Phoenix)