Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Phoenix

CREATE at Arizona Science Center®

CREATE at Arizona Science Center®

Visit this great place for kids and families!

105 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Arizona Science Center

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.

600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States

Heritage & Science Park

Heritage & Science Park

Museums & shops in restored buildings. A collection of historic homes & buildings, with history & science museums, plus restaurants.

113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

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.

215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

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.

1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States

Arizona Capitol Museum

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.

1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phoenix Art Museum

Phoenix Art Museum

Artwork from ancient times to today. Expansive collection of acclaimed international art from the distant past to the present.

1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room

Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States

Heard Museum

Heard Museum

Showcase for Native American culture. Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.

2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States

S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

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.

4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Hall of Flame Fire Museum

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.

6101 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Desert Botanical Garden

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.

1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

Lego factory tours, rides & attractions. Upbeat amusement center featuring family-friendly exhibits, 4D movies, rides & a Lego factory tour.

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir STE 135, Tempe, AZ 85282

Phoenix Winter Wonderland

Phoenix Winter Wonderland

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4237 W State Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051, United States

Arizona Doll and Toy Museum

Arizona Doll and Toy Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

5847 West Myrtle Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301, United States

Scottsdale Railroad Museum

Scottsdale Railroad Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Playground, Stillman Station, Playground, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Sahuaro Ranch Park

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.

9802 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302, United States

Martin Auto Museum and Event Center

Martin Auto Museum and Event Center

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4320 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306, United States

Butterfly Wonderland

Butterfly Wonderland

Interactive atrium with many butterflies. Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop.

9500 East Vía de Ventura F100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale

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9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

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