Phoenix Art Museum

We've visited this museum probably a dozen times. We enjoy the temporary exhibits they provide -- Brazilian art, Oscar gowns, etc. They have discounted prices midweek and monthly. Check those out. Parking is easy and restaurant is high quality and not too pricey.

The Phoenix Art Museum is an astounding place to visit. Very cool and beautiful place with collection of immersive and phenomenal artworks such as Photography, Latin American and Asian.

I'M CONSIDERED AN ARTIST FROM N.Y.C. AND L.I. NY. . EMPHASIS ON "CONSIDERED " I'VE SPENT A GREAT PART OF MY LIFE IN ART MUSEUMS . I ENJOY THE ART ON THE STREETS OF PHOENIX . I HOWEVER DID NOT EXPECT TO FIND AN ART MUSEUM OF DISTINCTION WITH GREAT WORKS AND THEMES. IT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE . I DON'T WRITE THIS LIGHTLY ! ART FROM THE PAST , PRESENT , AND HINTING AT ART OF THE FUTURE CAN BE EXPERIENCED AT THE PHOENIX ART MUSEUM . IF YOU HAVE LARGE FAMILY OR FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES YOU CAN VISIT WEDNESDAYS AND PAY WHAT YOU CAN.THERE'S NO REASON NOT TO . I WOULD RATE IT 5 STAR IF THEY DIDN'T HAVE ADDITIONAL FEES FOR CERTAIN EXHIBITS .EVEN ON WEDNESDAY. BUT I REALLY RECOMMEND YOU TAKE AN ADVENTURE THROUGH OUR AMAZING WORLD AT the PHOENIX ART MUSEUM . *WHEN IT RE-OPENS

This is a great place for not only family, but even for yourself! Enjoy the beautiful art and uniqueness that is shown on every wall. Even a 7 year old can be amazed by all there is. There is even a special room to explore which will amaze all ages and open one's imagination

Toured the museum today with friends to take advantage of two current exhibits - Legends of Speed, and renowned photographer Ansel Adams. This museum is "easy to do" - meaning large, bright, comfortable, well-laid out, and very importantly, an attentive watchful staff and security personnel who are not overbearing or "in your face" as can happen (and has happened to us) at other large city museums. The rules are clearly stated and as long as you follow them, you will be left to yourself to experience all that the museum has to offer. Our drive was one hour, and after walking for a couple of hours once there, we soon worked up an appetite and dined (with reservations - I recommend you do this) at the on-site high-end Palette Restaurant - another satisfying experience by the way. The Legends of Speed exhibit was superbly set up and worth the trip alone for us. The Ansel Adams exhibit, while small, offered an unexpected perspective of the famous photographer's work - multiple renditions of the same image but with different darkroom techniques applied to draw the eye to different objects within the photo, in effect, showing us how Adams not only mastered his subjects at the time he captured the image, but also how he masterfully manipulated the images technically to achieve a slightly different outcome, at a time when photography was very basic. Entrance fees are quite affordable and they even host days during the week where those with small budgets for this type of experience can pay what they can afford to get in. Phoenix has no shortage of great venues, and the Art Museum stands out, at least to me, as one of the top 10 venues to visit.