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Arizona Science Center
Striking museum presents the past and future for kids and adults.

600 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2303

Phone (602) 716-2000

Cross streets
At 7th St

The Scene
With a collection of 350 hands-on exhibits spread out over four floors, the Arizona Science Center is an ideal way to explore the history of technology. The interactive displays are educational and entertaining and include, for instance, a simulated airplane flight and a journey through the human body. You don't need to be a quantum physicist to appreciate the center, as the exhibits cover a variety of sciences and technologies that appeal to young and old alike.

Other Features
In addition to the expansive interactive exhibit area, the center includes a giant-screen theater, planetarium with daily shows and a food court with Taco Bell and other restaurants. With elevators serving each floor, elderly and young patrons alike can easily get around the comfortable, air-conditioned facilities.

Phoenix Art Museum
Dramatic new museum highlights diverse collection.

1625 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1624

Phone (602) 257-1222

Cross streets
McDowell Road

The Scene
A $25 million face-lift, including expansions and renovations, doubled the size of this artistic edifice, allowing it to play host to more than 567,000 visitors in 1999. It holds nearly 16,000 pieces of art and can oblige a group of 400 for special events. Playing off its natural light, unusual shapes, and spatial orientations, this museum is a piece of art in itself.

The Collection
This striking compilation of artwork spans a multitude of centuries and cultures. Its collections and galleries feature: art of the Americas and Europe,Asian art, contemporary art, art of our time, and 18th-20th century fashion design. Each gallery holds its own beguiling charm and is nothing short of spectacular.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
A fresh collection in a building as visually exciting as the art.

7374 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-5604

Phone (480) 994-2787

The Scene
Reincarnated from an old movie theater adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the museum is a work of art itself. New River architect Will Bruder, a master at utilizing industrial materials to ingenious visual effect, has created a fitting architectural complement to the museum's growing collection. Rather than deflecting attention from the art within, Bruder's building harmonizes and accentuates the museum's collection, which emphasizes contemporary Arizona art, architecture and design, as well as international studio art glass.

The Shows
Since its opening in February 1999, the museum seems to have found its bearings as far as exhibitions go. Their after-hours events are well attended by a fascinating mix of partiers. Look to this museum for innovative, world-class shows.

Heard Museum
Arizona's window to its Native American past and present.

2301 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1323

Phone (602) 252-8848

The Scene
The museum's Spanish colonial-style, two-story compound houses more than 32,000 ethnographic objects and contemporary works of art, 10 separate gallery spaces, a new 400-seat auditorium, an education center and an indoor-outdoor cafe.

The Art
Ancient and contemporary works by Zuni, Hopi, Navaho and Apache Native American tribes are on display in the museum. You'll find examples of intricately woven baskets and rugs, finely detailed and masterfully crafted kachina dolls, stunning canvas paintings, jewelry, clothing and other pieces.

Modified
Underground venue features truly alternative music and art.

407 E Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1918

Phone (602) 252-7664

The Scene
Located on a neglected stretch of Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix, Modified is in an old storefront tastefully redone on a budget. Its laid-back groove attracts a smart set of music and art fans. Non-alcoholic beverages are the only drinks offered, as this venue is more about the art and music than a party.

The Shows
Carefully juried shows (usually paintings by locals) hang on walls resonating with the sounds of bands you're not likely to hear anywhere else in the valley. A monthly series titled "Take Out" presents performance art in all its wacky permutations.

ASU Art Museum, Nelson Fine Arts Center
Internationally recognized architecture houses wildly eclectic art.

10th St and Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Phone (480) 965-2787

The Scene
Located in the midst of Antoine Predock's architecturally praised Nelson Fine Arts Center, distinct pink walls, stadium-like stairs, trickling waterfalls and masterfully crafted sculptures lead you to the heart of the art museum where colors, shapes and images come to life.

The Art
A Bull is Dead by Philip C. Curtis could be straight from the cover of a Hemingway classic tale. It is one of the many remarkable pieces held in the American Gallery collection. Gracefully adorned canvases, rich oil portraits, skillfully painted metal and bronzed sculptures fill this gallery with distinct character and the scent of superior talent. In addition to its print art, ASUAM bolsters its other permanent collections, including a Ceramics and Latin American compilation.