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8 Museums in Tempe That You Shouldn't Miss
Located just 10 minutes east of downtown Phoenix, Tempe exudes its own personality and the youthful spirit of a college town. Home to Arizona State University, the largest public university in the United States, Tempe has a vibrant downtown that’s active day and night. You’ll find locally-owned eateries and microbreweries, annual festivals, arts and cultural events. And plenty of opportunities to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine a year on a bike, hiking trail or stand-up paddleboard.
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1. ASU Museum Ceramics Center and Brickyard Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By AZnearnative
Grand opening of "Look to Nature" featuring the works of Toshiko Takaezu. Her family and former students will be doing online interviews tonight. Garage was closed so we parked in adjacent city lot. Forehead temp check first.
2. AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Home of the Centennial Museum, celebrating more than 100 years of Arizona history. Exhibits focus on the history and growth of Central Arizona, particularly the metropolitan Phoenix area. Walk through exhibits that take you from territorial days through WWI and WWII, to modern times. Hands on exhibits for kids, gift shop and special programming throughout the year. New exhibits opening regularly.
Reviewed By mountainMissouri
The museum is a beautiful building with huge saguaros and other cactuses in front. The displays are interesting and informative about all aspects and periods of Arizona history. The displays are set up on such away that families would enjoy them. Also enjoyed a special exhibit of photographs of homeless people in the Phoenix area along with their stories. Very meaningful and insightful exhibit.
3. Petersen House Museum
4. Tempe History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
The Tempe History Museum explores Tempe's history by telling the stories of people who have lived here from our Native American ancestors to present day. The exhibits, and programs are designed to captivate and connect with local residents as well as people who want to know more about this area. The museum offers free live local music, kids programming, as well as galleries that offer exhibitions that change monthly and annually. There is no admission to Tempe History Museum for any program or exhibition.
5. Arizona State University Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By RainbowNurse - Phoenix, United States
The ASU Art Museum is a dynamic museum which provides not only a permanent gallery and pottery collection, but ever-changing exhibits reflecting current artists, political events, reflections on past artists, etc. I make a point of coming to this museum multiple times a year and I see something new each time I go. The architecture of the building is as fascinating as the exhibits are. You will not be disappointed.
6. Charles Trumbull Hayden Memorial
7. The Scene
The Scene is a pop-up art experience with 11 rooms & 23 colorful scenes designed to inspire your creativity & ignite your imagination. Photography is encourage for your next best instagram photo. The art is both for photos & for interacting with: open doors, share a goal, dance it out & much more!
8. Pixypros Selfie Museum
Pixypros is a selfie museum and photo studio which is a trend that's popping up around the country. It's an interactive museum for Instagram fans who love to take beautiful pictures in 13 themed installations in Tempe, AZ.
