| Arcosanti | Arcosanti | <i class="fad fa-circle"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1481 | | <div class="ExternalClassA1DA71BA40774C15B12E6ABDA9FF0E63"><div><div><p>Seventy miles north of Phoenix, Arcosanti is the ambitious project envisioned as an experiment in living frugally with a limited footprint.<br></p></div></div></div> | https://arcosanti.org/ | New Window | |
| Arizona Heritage Center | Arizona Historical Society | Arizona Heritage Center | Arizona Historical Society | <i class="fa-solid fa-star-sharp"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1475 | | <div class="ExternalClass79F3E29805194872901504223C646C4F"><p>Tucked against the beautiful Papago Park preserve, the Arizona Heritage Center is an oasis in the desert. In the heart of the Valley of the Sun, take the family to discover how the sprawling Phoenix metropolis began.<br></p></div> | https://arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museum/arizona-heritage-center/ | New Window | |
| Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum | Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum | <i class="fa-duotone fa-mountain-sun"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1221 | | <div class="ExternalClassF887CF32969440B1940BC6DC3AC9E499"><p>Offers visitors a chance to explore the village ruins, a museum that houses a large collection of Salado pottery and artifacts, and botanical gardens.<br></p></div> | https://www.globeaz.gov/page/besh-ba-gowah-museum | New Window | |
| Cave Creek Museum | Cave Creek Museum | <i class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-axe"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=535 | | <div class="ExternalClassD40C8CAD6C484138BE01637E99935FF2"><p>The mission of the Cave Creek Museum is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits.<br></p><br></div> | https://cavecreekmuseum.org/ | New Window | |
| Cosanti | Cosanti | <i class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-object-exclude"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1731 | | <div class="ExternalClass5AACF0630C4D4FEC853121409E62C23A"><p>Nestled in Paradise Valley, AZ, Cosanti is the gallery and studio of Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri, serving as his residence until his death in 2013.<br></p></div> | http://www.cosanti.com/ | New Window | |
| Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve | Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve | <i class="fa-solid fa-rabbit"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1476 | | <div class="ExternalClassCA35FCA54484477FA39699E14CE537D4"><p>Escape the city on a self-guided quarter-mile nature trail featuring petroglyphs, native desert plants, and animals in their natural habitat. The preserve features historical research data completed by Dr. J. Simon Bruder, as well as displays of on-going Southwest archaeology research by ASU faculty and students<br></p></div> | https://deervalley.asu.edu/ | New Window | |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Desert Botanical Garden | <i class="fa-solid fa-trillium"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=686 | | <div class="ExternalClassD55B03C824D94FAB94B7C928276ECFDA"><p>Discover the tranquil vibrancy of 50,000 desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes at Desert Botanical Garden. Visitors can stroll through five thematic trails to explore plants, including towering cactus, alluring succulents and brilliant desert wildflowers. Delve deeper to experience world-class exhibitions, festive events and so much more.<br></p></div> | https://www.dbg.org | New Window | |
| Gilbert Historical Museum | Gilbert Historical Museum | <i class="fa-light fa-building-columns"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1268 | | <div class="ExternalClassB726A45D59204B2587809A4EBC4605F3"><p>Gilbert Historical Museum is a repository of artifacts chronicling the town's rich history, inviting visitors to explore the past, experience the present, and imagine the future.<br></p></div> | https://hdsouth.org/ | New Window | |
| Heard Museum | Heard Museum | <i class="fa-regular fa-image-landscape"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=549 | | <div class="ExternalClassE5B9D3E7EF0041DB9DC0EFBA875E6573"><div><p>Located in central Phoenix, the Heard’s mission is to connect indigenous creativity to the world by presenting the voice and vision of American Indian artists.<br></p></div></div> | http://heard.org/ | New Window | |
| Lowell Observatory | Lowell Observatory | <i class="fa-solid fa-telescope"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1478 | | <div class="ExternalClass2652B3C7E2AC474394E1B0CE5E910D79"><p>Lowell Observatory is an independent, non-profit research institution founded in 1894 by mathematician and astronomer Percival Lowell. Today, their mission is to pursue the study of astronomy, conduct research, and bring astronomical education to the public.<br></p></div> | https://lowell.edu/ | New Window | |
| Phippen Museum | Phippen Museum | <i class="fa-solid fa-user-cowboy"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1477 | | <div class="ExternalClassEBFBA6FCF867404EA1BF033A7C90F115"><p>The Phippen Museum is named after local artist and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen. It presents museum-quality Western art exhibits, educational opportunities and unique art events for visitors of all ages. It features artifacts, photos, artwork, a working chuck wagon and the Arizona Rancher and Cowboy Hall of Fame.</p><p><br></p></div> | https://phippenartmuseum.org/ | New Window | |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix Art Museum | <i class="fas fa-palette"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=531 | | <div class="ExternalClass122889DCCE81461FB2487651915EC6F9"><p>Located in the Central Corridor of a bustling, desert metropolis, Phoenix Art Museum has opened doors to world-class exhibitions, its comprehensive collections, and meaningful moments of learning and connection for 60 years.<br></p></div> | https://phxart.org/ | New Window | |
| Reid Park Zoo | Reid Park Zoo | <i class="fas fa-elephant"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=796 | | <div class="ExternalClass693F9E49B4FD44E6A65AEBD911716E30"><p>Reid Park Zoo, founded in Tucson in 1965 with a collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm animals, and a few squirrel monkeys, has expanded to a 24-acre campus that houses hundreds of animals in naturalistic exhibits.<br></p></div> | https://reidparkzoo.org/ | New Window | |
| River of Time Museum & Exploration Center | River of Time Museum & Exploration Center | <i class="fa-solid fa-water"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1220 | | <div class="ExternalClassF4F6B047D3D54F2F9AAC5BCCBC9C8E1A">The importance of water in the desert to us today, and the fascinating history of the Lower Verde Valley region is the focus of this interactive museum and exploration center.<br><br><p><br></p></div> | https://www.riveroftime.center/ | New Window | |
| S'edav Va'aki Museum | S'edav Va'aki Museum | <i class="fa-solid fa-mound"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=532 | | <div class="ExternalClass2BF6D068CE0B48B6902494037FF38CC9"><p>S'e<span style="text-decoration:underline;">d</span>av Va'aki Museum is located on a 1,500 year old archaeological site once inhabited by the Ancestral Sonoran Desert people, archaeologically referred to as the Hohokam culture.</p></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/sedav-vaaki | New Window | |
| Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art | Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art | <i class="fa-solid fa-shapes"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=687 | | <div class="ExternalClass11D6D81598114052A54FC435A126357D"><div><p>The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is an educational institution dedicated to presenting exhibitions of contemporary and modern art, architecture, and design.<br></p></div></div> | https://smoca.org | New Window | |
| Sedona Heritage Museum | Sedona Heritage Museum | <i class="fa-solid fa-house-tree"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=756 | | <div class="ExternalClass50B0B27DA69F4E1D8B29B42BCEF37599"><div><p>The Sedona Heritage Museum is focused on the lifestyles and works of the people who pioneered this community, from 1876 to the present.<br></p></div></div> | https://sedonamuseum.org/ | New Window | |
| Sigler Western Museum | Sigler Western Museum | <i class="fas fa-hat-cowboy-side"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=757 | | <div class="ExternalClass0EF53A8B88284563BDFECFE04947B764"><p>The Sigler Western Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, is located in Wickenburg, Arizona. The museum's vision is to share the diverse stories, cultures and experiences of the West. Its vision is that greater community engagement expands the understanding of values and traditions of the West.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | https://westernmuseum.org/ | New Window | |
| Superstition Mountain Museum | Superstition Mountain Museum | <i class="fa-solid fa-wagon-covered"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=534 | | <div class="ExternalClass0ECF37C3F0184FB2AE8D7981BFE7C490"><p>The Superstition Mountain Museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region.<br></p></div> | https://smldm.org/ | New Window | |
| The Arb at Flagstaff | The Arb at Flagstaff | <i class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-trees"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1222 | | <div class="ExternalClass206E80CE7CCF4651975F857AD7B1A84F"><p>An arboretum for visitors who want to learn more about the native plants and animals found in northern Arizona.<br></p></div> | https://thearb.org/ | New Window | |
| Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum | Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum | <i class="fa-duotone fa-mountains"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1120 | | <div class="ExternalClass1E41113A9EAE4F69A2DE6AC39D50386D">The Center is the only organization in the Verde Valley region dedicated to the care, management and use ('curation') of archaeological artifacts found throughout the Verde Valley region.<br></div> | https://www.verdevalleyarchaeology.org/ | New Window | |
| Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West | Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West | <i class="fa-solid fa-skull-cow"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1479 | | <div class="ExternalClass84A9F90ABCC3411C937CE847C2C1AD52"><p>Old West. New West. True West. Discover the rich history and culture of the American West. Immerse yourself in stunning art, fascinating artifacts, and engaging exhibits.<br></p></div> | https://westernspirit.org/ | New Window | |
