Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Buckeye
Buckeye Valley Museum
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AZ MIST Museum of Innovation, Science and Technology
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Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
Land animals, an aquarium & rides. Expansive collection of land & water animals with special features like giraffe feeding, plus rides.
Arizona Doll and Toy Museum
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Sahuaro Ranch Park
Green space with farm animals & a museum. Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas.
Phoenix Winter Wonderland
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Arizona Capitol Museum
Arizonan exhibits in a historic capitol. Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office.
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
Traditional garden with a koi pond. 3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond.
Martin Auto Museum and Event Center
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Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room
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Phoenix Art Museum
Artwork from ancient times to today. Expansive collection of acclaimed international art from the distant past to the present.
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®
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Heard Museum
Showcase for Native American culture. Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.
Arizona Science Center
Hands-on exhibits & live demonstrations. Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater.
Heritage & Science Park
Museums & shops in restored buildings. A collection of historic homes & buildings, with history & science museums, plus restaurants.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Sprawling hangout for hands-on fun. Expansive museum with more than 300 interactive play areas for kids aged 10 & under.
Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
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Adobe Mountain Train Museum
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S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)
Trail through preserved Hohokam remains. Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
Lego factory tours, rides & attractions. Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour.
Huhugam Heritage Center
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Hall of Flame Fire Museum
Exhibits on the history of firefighting. Fire engines from 1725 to 1969 & a hall to fallen heroes are showcased at this multigallery museum.
Desert Botanical Garden
Living museum of 50,000 desert plants. Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco-Museum
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Chandler Museum
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Crayola Experience Chandler
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Scottsdale Railroad Museum
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Musical Instrument Museum
Instruments from around the world. Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out.
Dwarf Car Museum
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Butterfly Wonderland
Interactive atrium with many butterflies. Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop.
Museum of Illusions Scottsdale
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idea Museum
Interactive fine art exhibits for kids. Fine arts museum encouraging self-expression for youngsters through hands-on activities.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Displays on the history of the Southwest. Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning.
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
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Tumbleweed Ranch
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Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum
Combat aircraft exhibits & plane rides. This venue with displays & rides in historic warplanes features a 1944 B-17G bomber & an F4 Phantom.
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