Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix

Name: Burton Barr Central Library
Address: 1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, 85004-1820, United States
Telephone: +1 602-262-4636

#74 among attractions in Phoenix

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The Burton Barr Central Library is the central library of Phoenix. It is the flagship location and administrative headquarters for the Phoenix Public Library. It was named in honor of Burton Barr, the Republican Majority Leader in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1966 to 1986. The library houses a collection of 1 million volumes. ()

Opened: 1995 (29 years ago)Floors: 5Coordinates: 33°27'44"N, 112°4'23"W

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1221 N Central AveCentral City (Downtown Phoenix)Phoenix 85004-1820 United States

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+1 602-262-4636

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Burton Barr Central Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Heard Museum, St. Mary's Basilica, Phoenix Art Museum, Orpheum Theatre.

0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Heard Museum, Phoenix
17 min walk • The Heard Museum is a private, not-for-profit museum in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art.
0.8 miS
Church, Spanish colonial revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Basilica, Phoenix
22 min walk • St. Mary's Basilica – officially The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – is a church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix located at 231 North 3rd Street at the corner of East Monroe Street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
~1600 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix
8 min walk • The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest museum for visual art in the southwest United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the museum is 285,000 square feet.
0.9 miS
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix
25 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a 1364-seat theatre in downtown Phoenix. This venue was originally used for vaudeville acts as part of the nationwide Orpheum Circuit.
0.6 miS
Park
Civic Space Park, Phoenix
17 min walk • Civic Space Park is an urban park in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona which first opened to the public in April 2009. It is located directly across Central Avenue from the main part of the ASU Downtown Campus. It is also located north of the Central Station METRO Light Rail and bus transfer stations.
~1030 ftSW
Botanical garden, Park
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Phoenix
5 min walk • The Japanese Friendship Garden is a Japanese stroll garden located in Phoenix, Arizona. The garden encompasses 3.5 acres and includes a tea garden and tea house. It is a joint project of the sister cities of Phoenix, Arizona, and Himeji, Japan. The Japanese name is Rohō-en.
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
Wells Fargo History Museum, Phoenix
24 min walk • The Wells Fargo History Museum is a museum operated by Wells Fargo in its Corporate Headquarters in San Francisco, California that feature exhibits about the company's history.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix
21 min walk • Herberger Theater Center is an indoor performing arts venue featuring three stages in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, whose mission is to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as the premier performance venue, arts incubator and advocate.
0.7 miS
Shopping centre, Shopping, Pub
Arizona Center, Phoenix
18 min walk • Arizona Center is a shopping center and office complex located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
0.9 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Phoenix Symphony Hall, Phoenix
24 min walk • Symphony Hall is a multi-purpose performing arts venue, located at 75 North 2nd Street between North 3rd Street and East Washington Street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Part of Phoenix Civic Plaza, the hall is bounded to the north by the West Building of the Phoenix Convention Center.
~1380 ftSW
Church
Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix
7 min walk • Trinity Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located at 100 West Roosevelt Street in Phoenix, Arizona, in the historic Roosevelt district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burton Barr Central Library?

Nearby attractions include Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix (1 min walk), Phoenix Trolley Museum, Phoenix (2 min walk), Temple Beth Israel, Phoenix (2 min walk), Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Phoenix (2 min walk).

How to get to Burton Barr Central Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burton Barr Central Library:

Bus

17200 • Lines: Dash Wb (18 min walk)
Dash • Lines: Dash Wb (18 min walk)