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Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum |
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10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale 85253 • 480-951-0323
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Distance:
~5.07 mi * |
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Five millennia of Jewish history are brought to life in this nationally-acclaimed museum. An impressive permanent collection of art and artifacts is supplemented by traveling exhibits of photography, ceremonial items, and other pieces that visually describe the culture of the Jewish people. Favorite features include a Tunisian synagogue period room, an interactive Western Wall exhibit, and a holiday ceremony display. Additionally, the museum offers a schedule of talks, symposia, and films to further educate and entertain. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. |
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Scottsdale Historical Museum |
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7333 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale 85251 • 480-945-4499
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Distance:
~10.49 mi * |
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OLD TOWN. This small red schoolhouse serves as a repository of artifacts, photographs, documents, and art pieces detailing Scottsdale's history. You'll find a replica of an original schoolroom from the early years of the 20th century and an exhibit focusing on Winfield Scott, the Civil War veteran and minister who founded Scottsdale. Plenty of memorabilia from the Old West delights the family, and the adjacent gift shop sells books and souvenirs. A great addition to a day of shopping and eating in Old Town. |
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Deer Valley Rock Art Center |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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3711 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix 85080 • 623-582-8007
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Distance:
~10.53 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. On a 47-acre site north of Phoenix, Indians from throughout the Southwest carved more than 1500 petroglyphs, or rock etchings, along an ancient trade route. Between 500 and 5000 years old, these pictographs have an unknown meaning but may relate to hunting, religion, astronomy, or intertribal communication. Today, they're open to viewing along a quarter-mile trail; you can follow a guided tour or direct yourself among the boulders. Indoors, a video speculates on the nature of the carvings, and exhibits and a gift shop are available. |
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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art |
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7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale 85251-4414 • 480-994-2787
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Distance:
~10.61 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN SCOTTSDALE. Five galleries and a sculpture garden make up the nucleus of this facility. Additional exhibits of interest include displays of international art, architecture and design, with a predominant focus on hometown attributes. |
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Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting |
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6101 E Van Buren St Papago Park, Phoenix 85008 • 602-275-3473
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Distance:
~13.66 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. Presenting the world's largest display of firefighting equipment, this museum highlights 100 restored pieces of hand-to-hand, horse-drawn, and mechanized firefighting equipment from 1725 to 1961. Additional exhibits include a fire truck for children to climb on and several other restored fire engines. A firefighter wannabe can dress up in official-looking coats, hats, and other gear, just like the real thing! |
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Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park |
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4619 E Washington St, Phoenix 85034 • 602-495-0900
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Distance:
~14.17 mi * |
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Description:
EAST PHOENIX. This museum and its adjacent park are built on the site of 1500-year-old Hohokam Indian ruins. Exhibits showcase lifestyles of the Hohokam and of other Southwestern tribes, and visitors learn about Phoenix's cultural heritage through displays of arts and crafts created and used by Native Americans. An informative and fun hands-on exhibit encourages children to learn more about archaeology. |
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Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85004 • 602-252-8848 • 602-252-8840
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Distance:
~14.99 mi * |
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Description:
DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. The well-regarded Heard Museum specializes in Native American cultural exhibits. It also features works by contemporary Southwestern artists, craft demonstrations, amphitheater performances, a café, and a gift shop. Paintings, drawings, and sculpture figure into the collection, along with domestic objects, textiles, pottery, dolls, and jewelry. Temporary themed exhibitions add to the place's intrigue. One of three branches in the Valley of the Sun. |
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Phoenix Art Museum |
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1625 N Central, Phoenix 85004 • 602-257-1222 • 602-657-1880
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Distance:
~15.36 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. Another institution growing by leaps and bounds, this museum's scope is indisputably international with works representing American, Asian, European and Latin American art. The museum also features exhibits on fashion and the Thorne miniature rooms (rooms from different historical periods, scaled down to hatbox size). |
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Rosson House |
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113 N 6th St Historic Heritage Square, Phoenix 85004 • 602-261-8063 • 602-262-5029
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Distance:
~16.07 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. Built for a local doctor and his family, this residence was constructed in 1895 in Eastlake style. The Victorian home boasts a wide verandah, an octagonal tower, and ten rooms. It was equipped with running water, electricity, and a medical office and featured such luxuries as parquet floors, a carved staircase, telephone, and refrigerator. The home was acquired by the city in 1974 and restored to its current state. While visitors often believe the structure was moved to its current location, it was actually built where it now stands. |
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Phoenix Museum of History |
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105 N 5th St Copper Square, Phoenix 85004 • 602-253-2734
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Distance:
~16.11 mi * |
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Description:
DOWNTOWN PHOENIX. This museum traces the city's history from 1860-1940 and even tracks its progress from prehistoric days to early settlement to current city. As such, visitors can view Native American artifacts, memorabilia from 19th-century businesses, and documentation of civic projects. Ever-changing special exhibits and events commemorate local heritage throughout the year, regularly providing new material for history buffs. |
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