1. Phoenix Art Museum
9.3
1625 N Central Ave (at E McDowell Rd.), Phoenix, AZ
Art Museum · 107 tips and reviews
Jen Pollack Bianco: Airy space and nice flow and good exhibits.
Catie Hahne: Awesome place to spend an evening. Wednesday nights are free! Great date night place. I love the fashion exhibit.
Markus Rennemann: One of my favorite museums that I've ever been to, I especially enjoy the large exhibits that they have. First Fridays are the best days to go, check it out if you have any interest in art whatsoever.
Shelby Slaughter: I've been going to the Science Museum for years. They have wonderful featured exhibits, and when Body World comes it is amazing! Great family and friend environment!
Catie Hahne: They have amazing exhibits and have special engagement exhibits that are super interesting and really fascinating. I love spending a day here exploring and watching the shows they have in IMAX
Ethan Wang: I liked it, it's a pretty lovely 3 floor exhibit, a lot of interactive stuff, also a bug collection
3. Desert Botanical Garden
9.2
1201 N Galvin Pkwy (Btw McDowell Rd & Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
Botanical Garden · Camelback East · 146 tips and reviews
Ben Boyd: A great place to enjoy the outdoors and view the different exhibits of plant species offered in our desert climate. Check for special tours like nightime flashlight tours or butterfly exhibits.
Tempe Tourism: The desert comes alive at the Desert Botanical Garden. Walk garden paths and discover all the flora & fauna that makes Arizona unique. Enjoy special exhibits, music concerts, wine tastings and more!
Laughing Squid: This is a really amazing place esp. in the springtime when the Spring Butterfly Exhibit is open. Bring sunscreen and comfy shoes, there's plenty of sun and walking here. Read more.
4. Heard Museum
8.8
2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Museum · 55 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Has more than 32,000 pieces of cultural and fine art. There are permanent exhibits, like the famous Barry Goldwater collection of Kachina Dolls, as well as special exhibit year-round.
kate crowley: See the exhibition POP! Pop Culture In American Indian Art! Its awesome. Read more.
Cassie Anderson: Heard is actually a great place to attend lectures or special events. An intimate venue in the round. A fantastic bonus to all the art and exhibitions for which the museum is known.
Brendon Biegel: Take your time and enjoy the exhibits, then make your way to the Experience Gallery where you can actually try some instruments out. If possible see a performance in their auditorium.
JASON FOWLER: If your in Phoenix Az this is a must stop. Musical instruments from every country. Well will go back we never made it through the whole exhibit.
Debby Asberry-Chua: This is a very nice, seemingly very well-funded museum. It’s beautiful. The gift shop is dangerously good. The exhibits are a delight.
8. Practical Art
8.0
5070 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Arts and Crafts Store · 11 tips and reviews
Meg Herbert: If you're looking for the perfect + useable gift, visit the awesome women at PA! They offer you a cold beverage while you shop too :) also! Charity Pie Night + First Friday art exhibits!
Edward Jensen: It's one of those stores that makes you happy that you live in Phoenix. Great stuff, friendly staff, and a wonderful atmosphere.
Tony Arranaga: Fun house warming gifts, like the 'wine bottle' glasses!
HISTORY: Each week, Scottsdale Gallery Association members host special exhibits - many with artist receptions - and join together for an informal come-and-go “open house” throughout the district.
Drew Pociask: If you're into art and want something to do on your Thursday night I suggest checking this out! Live music, great art and classy restaurants within walking distance.
Diane Devlin: great exersize with wonderful vievs
11. The Greene House
8.4
15024 N Scottsdale Rd (at Kierland Commons), Scottsdale, AZ
New American Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews
Phoenix New Times: Early in 2007, Greene House unveiled a new exhibition kitchen so passersby at Kierland Commons could watch the staff whip up the day's pastries and fresh pastas. Read more.
Odd Pryc: One of the best dinners I've had in awhile. Ordered crispy chicken. Cream corn reminded me of my granny's fresh cream corn. Warm Brie was delish. Also make perfect Washington Apple Martini!
Karina Marshall: Kobe twin burgers are deelish
Jorge Salazar: Go on First Fridays and check out their art exhibits, live performances and delicious tortillas (made on the spot). ASU students get a discount for performances.
Phoenix Convention Center: So much to see and do right in downtown Phoenix. Check out this cool space close to the Convention Center, hotels and shopping.
Visit Phoenix: Admission is FREE during First Friday 6-10pm and all day Saturday.
WhiteDino .Com: WhiteDino.com says this museum is full of color, activities, and hands on exhibits!
Matt Molinari: A truly creative & inspiring play-place for kids, and parents too! Get a season pass and you'll be set up with some cheap entertianment.
K12 Inc: Did you know? Built in 1913, the museum’s building was formerly Monroe Elementary School. Among Monroe’s alumni was abstract artist Jackson Pollack. Read more.
15. Civic Space Park
8.0
424 N Central Ave (at Taylor St.), Phoenix, AZ
Park · Copper Square · 77 tips and reviews
ASU's Downtown Phoenix Campus: Don't forget to come out for First Fridays tonight, Oct. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Civic Space Park. Tonight's event is in partnership with ASU's Sixth 411 Gallery exhibition.
Emily Timm: This is my favorite place for a lunch break. Fair Trade Cafe's outside patio is great for relaxing. Love the fountains!
Visit Phoenix: The 145-foot-tall aerial sculpture above you is called "Her Secret is Patience." The title comes from a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, who wrote "Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience."