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Free Museums in Greater Phoenix

Which Phoenix Museums Have Free Admission?

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Children's Museum of Phoenix

Where is it? In downtown Phoenix Here is a map, including METRO Light rail instructions.
When is it free? The first Friday of every month in 2012, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (in conjunction with First Friday)

Fiesta Bowl Museum

Where is it? Downtown Scottsdale
When is it free? Admission is always free

The Ellie and Michael Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Center and Museum opened in Scottsdale in October 2006. Memorabilia from Fiesta Bowl events and bowl games will help you relive the greatest moments in Fiesta Bowl history.

Gallery at City Hall

Where is it? Downtown Phoenix
When is it free? Admission is always free

Rotating exhibitions from the city’s historic and contemporary art collection of 1,000 artworks. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Heard Museum

Where is it? Phoenix
When is it free? Native Americans are always admitted free.

In 1929 Dwight and Maie Heard established this location in what is now central Phoenix to house their personal art and artifacts collection. Today, the focus of the Heard Museum is both traditional and contemporary Native American art. There are more than 35,000 artifacts in its permanent collection at the Heard Museum, displayed in 10 exhibit galleries. Are you interested in knowing more about the Heard Museum? Watch the video!

Mesa Contemporary Arts

Where is it? Mesa
When is it free? Admission is always free.

Five galleries showcasing contemporary art by emerging and internationally recognized artists, as well as art workshops.

Phoenix Art Museum

Where is it? Phoenix
When is it free? Voluntary donation on First Friday evenings; voluntary donation on Wednesday evenings

The permanent collection at Phoenix Art Museum includes more than 17,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern/contemporary, Western American art, and Fashion Design.

Phoenix Police Museum

Where is it? Phoenix
When is it free? Admission is always free

Learn about the history of law enforcement in Phoenix. The Museum features a mock up of an early 1900's police station.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Museum

Where is it? Phoenix
When is it free? Admission is always free

"Through the art collection, exhibitions and aviation archive, the Phoenix Airport Museum’s mission is to enhance the public’s experience by creating memorable environments in the airport system that promote Arizona's unique artistic and cultural heritage."

Phoenix Trolley Museum

Where is it? Phoenix
When is it free? Admission is always free

The Phoenix Trolley project was started in 1975 by a group of individuals who purchased one of the last remaining bodies of an original Phoenix Streetcar.

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