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Galleries
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX— Tactile, noisy, and imaginative activities abound. 215 N. 7th St., 602.253.0501. www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org Phoenix Map H8 HALL OF FLAME FIRE MUSEUM—Nearly 100 restored fire-fighting vehicles and apparatuses, plus a sizable collection of badges, helmets, patches, and other equipment. The National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, and a 9/11 World Trade Center tribute. 6101 E. Van Buren St., 602.275.3473. https://hallofflame.org Valley Map Q18 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM (MIM)—A repository of more than 8,000 music-making device from more than 200 countries around the globe, where antique and futuristic instruments from countries familiar and foreign are presented country-by-country in detailed vignettes. Concerts and events are held here, as well. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480.478.6000. www.mim.org Valley Map H17
WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM
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OF THE WEST—This Smithsonian Affiliate museum features regularly changing exhibits of Western art, Old West artifacts, and historic Native American objects, on loan from some of the world’s foremost collectors and institutions. 3830 N. Marshall Way, 480.686.9539. www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org Scottsdale Map K3
Zoos & Aquariums
ODYSEA AQUARIUM—The largest aquarium in the Southwest combines theme park-style amusement with engaging presentations. Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.291.8000. www.odysea aquarium.com Valley Map L20 PHOENIX ZOO—Home to some 3,000 animals, many of which are endangered and threatened species. The only zoo in the Valley accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and a nonprofit zoological park. Visitor options include a Safari Train, a Discovery Farm tailored to ages 18 months to 5 years, a carousel, and camel rides. Papago Park, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., 602.273.1341. www. phoenixzoo.org Valley Map Q18
Tombstone
O.K. CORRAL—Live re-enactments of the worldfamous 1881 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral featuring Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Also, the stables, blacksmith shop, historic photograph equipment, and more. 326 E. Allen St., Tombstone, 520.457.3456. www.ok-corral.com
Tucson
THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF
MINIATURES—Discover the big world of small delights, where visitors are seemingly transported to different lands and times through the stories told by over 500 miniature houses and roomboxes. The museum’s permanent colletion boasts antique dollhouses dating to 1742. 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, 520.881.0606. www.theminitimemachine.org Arizona Map V10 PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM—One of the largest aerospace museums in the world, Pima Air & Space displays over 400 historic aircraft and 125,000 artifacts. The property encompasses five hangars, 80 acres outdoors, and its very own restoration facility, where projects range from repainting to refurbishing some of the rarest aircraft int he world. Pima’s collection includes international examples of flight from every era in civil, commercial, military, and experimental aviation. 6000 E. Valencia Road, 520.574.0462. www.pimaair.org Arizona Map V10
GALLERIES+ANTIQUES
Downtown Scottsdale
AMERICAN FINE ART, INC.—This 12,000square-foot gallery and publisher offers original works by internationally acclaimed masters such as Pablo Picasso, Norman Rockwell, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, Andrew Wyeth, Marc Chagall, Banksy, René Magritte, LeRoy Neiman, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Salvador Dali, Theo Tobiasse, Fernand Léger, Frederick Mellinger, Leonardo Nierman, Takashi Murakami, Donald Sultan, Victor Vasarely, Itzchak Tarkay, Agam, and Rufino Tamayo to name a few. Sharing the galleries unending showroom floor with sculptures and glass by Jean-Claude Novaro and Lord Crosbie, Mcain and bronzes by Erte Frederick, Remington and more. 3908 N. Scottsdale Road, 480.990.1200. www.warhol.me Scottsdale Map K5
ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL. OUTDOOR SPLENDOR.
Taliesin West is Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and studio that showcases the Sonoran Desert, city views, and America’s greatest architect’s desert masterpiece. We offer daily tours and programs from book club to yoga — including hands-on workshops for children and parents.
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