The largest in the Southwest, the Museum features over 16,000 works in its collection of American, European, Asian, Latin American, Contemporary, and Western American art, and fashion design. 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone: (602) 257-1222.

Near downtown Phoenix, the museum showcases life as it was 2,000 years ago in the Sonoran Desert. The Indians we now call the Hohokam settled in the area about the time of Christ, and disappeared mysteriously around AD 1450. 4619 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Phone: (602) 945-0901. Open daily.

The Phoenix Museum of History is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the early history of Phoenix. Visitors of all ages enjoy interactive and educational exhibits showcasing Phoenix’s metamorphosis from a dusty desert town to a modern metropolis. Now in its seventh decade, the museum continues to receive recognition and appreciation for its contribution to the cultural life of Phoenix. Come discover how time and place have influenced modern Phoenix, and the stories of the city's exciting and colorful past.