Arizona Museums
Edward Waldo House
Edward Waldo House is a historic house in the southern edge of the town of Scotland, Connecticut, at the Sprague town line. It is a “vernacular saltbox” house with two wings and it was owned by the Waldo family from 1715 to 1971. The house was built in 1715 and added to the National Register … Continue reading
ASU Museum of Anthropology
Housed at the largest university in the US, the ASU Museum of Anthropology serves as an Ideas Lab for the School of Human Evolution and Social Change—a place to explore the production of knowledge via innovative museum theories, methods and technologies. A wide range of changing exhibits features issues and ideas related to culture and … Continue reading
Arizona Street Railway Museum
The Arizona Street Railway Museum has since 1975 been working toward the preservation and operation of street cars in Phoenix as a living example of a traditional trolley service. * Restored Phoenix Streetcar #116 may be seen in the carbarn. When electrical work is completed, it will run between the car barn and Central Avenue. … Continue reading
Arizona State University Art Museum
Arizona State University Art Museum at the Nelson Fine Arts Center is located at Tenth Street and Mill Avenue, Tempe, Arizona 85287-2911. Part of the Herberger College of Fine Arts at Arizona State University, it serves a diverse community of artists and audiences through innovative proramming that is interdisciplinary, educational and relevant to life today. … Continue reading
Arizona State Museum
* is the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the Southwest, established in 1893 by the Arizona Territorial Legislature. * is the state’s official permitting agency for archaeological and paleontological projects across the state. * is the state’s official archaeological repository and is the largest/busiest non-federal intake facility in the country. * administers Arizona’s Antiquities … Continue reading
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one of the most visited attractions in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1952, it combines the attractions of a zoo, museum, and botanical garden. Its focus is the plants and animals that live in the Sonoran Desert, and it was a pioneer in the creation of naturalistic enclosures for its animals. … Continue reading
Arizona Science Center
The Arizona Science Center museum features futuristic architecture by Antoine Predock and attempts to turn learning into fun. Interactive exhibits including All About Me and Fab Lab are cleverly designed to educate and entertain. Experience the night sky or a laser light show under the dome of the Dorrance Planetarium . Attend a film, if … Continue reading
Arizona Railway Museum
Preserving Arizona’s railroad history is the prime directive of this facility. Various engines are displayed, including a 1906 steam engine. Flat-beds, tankers and passenger cars are featured as well. Smaller artifacts on display include exclusive china patterns, which were often designed for specific trains, as well as lanterns and tools. Admission is free, but donations … Continue reading
Arizona Museum of Natural History
The Arizona Museum of Natural History (originally the Mesa Southwest Museum) is a historical museum located in Mesa, Arizona. The museum includes exhibits about the natural and cultural history of the Southwestern United States.[1] The museum was founded in 1977 with a collection of Arizona artifacts and has since grown to 80,000 square feet (7,432 … Continue reading
Arizona Museum for Youth
The Arizona Museum for Youth (AMY) is a fine arts museum for children designed to spark the imagination, stimulate the mind and captivate the eye. A place to introduce your family to art, the museum hosts several changing exhibits each year and features ArtVille for kids under 4, as well as a dynamic array of … Continue reading