Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix

Name: Phoenix Art Museum
Address: 1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, 85004, United States
Telephone: +1 602-257-1880

#20 among attractions in Phoenix

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

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. It displays international exhibitions alongside its comprehensive collection of more than 18,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. A community center since 1959, it hosts festivals, live performances, independent art films and educational programs year-round. It also features The Hub: The James K. Ballinger Interactive Gallery, an interactive space for children; photography exhibitions through the museum's partnership with the Center for Creative Photography; the landscaped Sculpture Garden; dining and shopping. ()

Alternative names: Established: 18 November 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 33°28'0"N, 112°4'23"W

Address

1625 N Central AveEncanto (Alvarado Historic District)Phoenix 85004 United States

Contact

+1 602-257-1880

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Day trips

Phoenix Art Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Enchanted Island Amusement Park, Heard Museum, Civic Space Park, Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.

1.1 miNW
Amusement park, Theme park
Enchanted Island Amusement Park, Phoenix
29 min walk • Enchanted Island Amusement Park is a delightful family-friendly attraction nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. This charming amusement park is located within the urban oasis of Encanto Park, offering a magical escape for children and adults alike.
~1920 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Heard Museum, Phoenix
10 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.
0.9 miS
Park
Civic Space Park, Phoenix
25 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.
0.4 miSW
Botanical garden, Park
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Phoenix
11 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.
1.1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix
29 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.
1.1 miNW
Park, Golf, Basketball court
Encanto Park, Phoenix
29 min walk • Encanto Park is a public park in central Phoenix, Arizona. The park is composed of 222 acres of land consisting of picnic areas, a lagoon, a boat house, swimming pool, nature trail, amusement park, fishing and two golf courses.
1 miS
Shopping centre, Shopping, Pub
Arizona Center, Phoenix
25 min walk • Arizona Center is a shopping center and office complex located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
0.6 miS
Church
Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix
15 min walk • Trinity Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located at 100 West Roosevelt Street in Phoenix, Arizona, in the historic Roosevelt district.
~1890 ftS
Park
Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix
10 min walk • Margaret T. Hance Park is a public park above the Papago Freeway Tunnel in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is named after Margaret Hance, who was the first female mayor of the city and advocate for the park.
~1670 ftS
Museum
Phoenix Trolley Museum, Phoenix
9 min walk • The Phoenix Trolley Museum, incorporated as the Arizona Street Railway Museum, is a railway museum established in 1975, with an emphasis on preserving historical street cars in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
~1600 ftS
Library
Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix
8 min walk • The Burton Barr Central Library is the central library of Phoenix. It is the flagship location and administrative headquarters for the Phoenix Public Library.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Phoenix Art Museum open?

Phoenix Art Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Phoenix Art Museum?

Nearby attractions include Pioneer and Military Memorial Park, Phoenix (7 min walk), 6th Avenue Hotel-Windsor Hotel, Phoenix (7 min walk), Temple Beth Israel, Phoenix (7 min walk), Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Phoenix (7 min walk).

How to get to Phoenix Art Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Phoenix Art Museum:

Bus

17200 • Lines: Dash Wb (26 min walk)
Dash • Lines: Dash Wb (26 min walk)