Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Scottsdale
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
Scottsdale Railroad Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Playground, Stillman Station, Playground, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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
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
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
Visit this great place for kids and families!
9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
idea Museum
Interactive fine art exhibits for kids. Fine arts museum encouraging self-expression for youngsters through hands-on activities.
150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Displays on the history of the Southwest. Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning.
53 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
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
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
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
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
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
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
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
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®
Visit this great place for kids and families!
105 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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
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
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.
2017 N Greenfield Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215
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