Real contemporary art in an old logging town…read more The museum is located in Old Main (the one old looking building) on the campus of NAU. For free parking, drive to the south side of Old Main to Lot P3, walk to the museum to acquire a parking permit, and return to place the permit in the car. Admission was also free. The museum has two levels of galleries with rotating contemporary art on the second floor and tiny permanent collection of oil paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts on the third floor. The second floor was the main reason to visit with smart conceptual art. The temporary exhibits during our visit were Karen Baldner's artwork and painted aerial shots of Nazi concentration camps. Okay, it doesn't sound fun, but they were impressive pieces. The permanent collection was skipable. NAU was previously called the Northern Arizona Normal School. Normal? As opposed to what? The Paranormal School? In truth, a normal school was a school for teachers, but there were plans for Old Main to be an insane asylum which could have been the Northern Arizona Abnormal School.

Located in an older National Park building just beyond Mather Point at the Grand Canyon, this free…read moremuseum (with lots of free parking) is a "must see" part of the Grand Canyon National Park. It features a huge plate glass window with a better view of the canyon than Mather Point (my personal opinion) without the hassle of Mather Point crowds. There are exhibits explaining the layers (and associated timelines) of the canyon, and the unique features of different parts of the canyon and how the power of the Colorado river has shaped the Geology and life of the canyon. It is located on the "Rim Trail" and hikers stop here frequently. It is also on one of the shuttle bus routes from the main parking lot. Part of the building houses a nice, but compact, gift shop. Prices are the same as other gift shops in the park. There are handicapped parking spots down the hill from the museum, near the bathrooms (a free standing building). The only challenge is that is a steep paved grade from the parking lot to the museum, so my friend with a walker had to work pretty hard to push her walker up the hill.

A glance into the history of the canyon. Check this place out to see the various rocks, the 3d…read moreview of the canyon and gather a view plus a souvenir.

The Grand Canyon Visitor Center is probably the most popular and busiest spots in the park. The…read moreline to purchase souvenirs stretched through almost the entire gift shop! Despite the crowds, everything was fairly well organized considering the number of visitors. We enjoyed the short walk from the visitor center to Mather Point. The views are absolutely incredible and it's one of the best places to admire and photograph the Grand Canyon. The parking lot is huge, but signage indicated it definitely fills up during busy times. Thankfully, we arrived later in the day, so parking wasn't an issue for us. Overall, even with the crowds, it's a well-run visitor center and a great place to begin your Grand Canyon adventure.

It's actually funny - the visitor center itself is pretty sparse, but large. I think the message is…read moreto get out and enjoy the Canyon instead of reading about things. It probably also helps with crowd control - the Grand Canyon is in the top 10 most visited national parks. Go to the center for help at the ranger desk, get your passport stamp, and for the film. There are informational boards outside with information about hiking, trail conditions, and maps. The bathrooms are in a separate building, as are the gift shop, and bike rental with a cafe. It's clever to separate all the amenities so the buildings don't get flooded with people; rather it's all split out with a central outdoor area. Just a little far out are the stops for the shuttle system.

Visiting the Hopi House was such an incredible learning experience! This National Historical…read moreLandmark, located right on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon has been offering authentic American Indian arts and crafts for over 100 years. It serves as a living museum where visitors can purchase authentic pottery, jewelry, and textiles, providing a unique connection to Southwest Native American culture. I remember visiting this place as a child with my parents, now I have the privilege of sharing in the same learning experience with my own kids! Prices are reasonable while other specialty items were high-priced! The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely recommend this museum to anyone interested in the history of Native American art and culture! It's an incredible learning experience!

It's just a gift store. Two stories at that. But it's high end Native American goods. So if…read moreyou're into that it's the place for you

This is definitely the chiller, more cozy visitor center. It focuses on the history of the Verkamp…read morefamily and how the area changed developed to become the tourist attraction it is today. There's quite a lot of information and signs with a model tent too. I thought that everything was well done, but it could have also maybe included more information about the native peoples that were displaced? Something to consider for the future. There's also a small gift shop area here with the same items found at the other main gift shop (although smaller selection just due to space constraints). It's right on the rim of the Grand Canyon and walking distance to the hotels and the Hopi House. Overall, cool attraction to check out if you want to duck indoors for a break.

This is a great visitor's center to stop at while at the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Great selection…read moreof merchandise, and I also loved reading the history of the Verkamp family and their souvenir business through the path printed on the floor of the store. We got our National Park passports stamped here, and spent a little while browsing in the shop. Friendly employees made our visit extra pleasant.

The most beautiful discovery of the Grand Canyon South Rim. It is a National Park, so things are a…read morebit different these days. Check with Park Rangers and our tour bus/guide company It's truly so beautiful. I had tears to see Mather Point and Bright Angel. Took my breath away. Highly Recommend. Travel with tour company NPE! They are best Pick up Vegas 530/6am arrive back at 545/6pm! Best tour

Well I was warned before coming about the price which was…read morequite high . It's a one time deal so here it is . They have many cool souvenirs etc . A restaurant with minimal food and water . The view is chilling and amazing all at the same time. It's a lifetime memory for sure . Family friendly and nature at it finest.

Nice experience. We saw it after visiting the GC and enjoyed it. Buy tix directly from the website…read moreand save $. The movie was visually stunning with good sound. A Pizza Hut delivers to your seat or you can buy and take. There is also coffee. A gift shop sells branded merchandise. Easy parking 10min from the Grand Canyon park entrance.

I visited early 2026 and this IMAX is in great shape. The current title, "Grand Canyon: Rivers of…read moreTime" was released in 2022. I believe it does include some older IMAX footage but you couldn't tell by the image quality. The sound design is excellent and some of the scenes were quite exciting. The seats are in great condition and so is the screen: no tears or damage. The sound quality is amazing. This is in better condition than the Tempe IMAX. My teenager said it was better than expected (high praise). I am an A/V nerd that watched a lot of IMAX in CA in the 90s. This show and theater are worth the money. During your visit you are probably going to see what the canyon will look like in one day, this presentation shows the canyon in all seasons, top and bottom. The restaurant and gift shop are in good condition, too. I am not a Native American; my opinion is that the discussion of the people that have lived in the canyon wasn't disrespectful or condescending. There is one line that says, "this is an unfortunate part of our shared history." I am writing this review because I almost didn't go because of some of the older reviews. I'm glad we did. It looks like the management has been appropriately reinvesting in the Grand Canyon IMAX Theater.

This was my first visit to the Verde Valley archaeology center, and I was truly amazed! I was…read morehoping to see artifacts from the immediate vicinity at this location and was not disappointed! The center has been here for 15 years and exists primarily to display artifacts recovered from a single site in the area. This is extremely rare as most sites have been pillaged by pot hunters over the last 100+ years, and this site was privately owned and protected for many decades. I was honored to received what was basically a private tour of the facility by the executive director Monica Buckle. She took her time and provided much detail to give an excellent overview of this facility. Thank you so much Monica! The entire Verde Valley area is a much overlooked archaeology gem in the history of our country & this facility champions the learning and understanding of this unique place. If you're ever in the area, I strongly recommend a visit. Please note the visiting hours change for the summer season so be sure to research this first.

This spotless well appointed museum is user friendly and can be completed quickly under 1/2 hour if…read moreyou breezed through. We chose the guided free tour which lasted about an hour and was quite thorough. I really enjoyed the quality of items on display and learning about the artifacts. If one is lucky the libraries in Scottsdale have a free pass for 2 people to enter. We paid but it was worth the $5 entry fee each.

wish I could rate no stars . this is the absolute worst postal service ever the current post lady…read moreis rude, unprofessional, and a smart ass! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING ANY OTHER OFFICE IM THE GRAND CANYON AREA! they wouldnt allow me to pick up a package for my wife because she wasn't there. my wife is currently 7 months pregnant . and can't walk all the way down to to the office for a package she can't carry then after showing both mine and her ids they still would allow to get the package and told me that if she doesn't come in 30 mins they are sending the package back soon as I walk out the door I get a email saying they are sending it back...so much for the 30 mins!

Small, has all the packaging and materials you need to ship your package…read more Hallmark cards, gift bag type shipping bags/envelopes. I've noticed previous reviews saying rude service, but thus far I was greeted with a smile when I walked in. Very fast service, takes credit card and Apple Pay. It's location is off on Yelp map but I submitted a change request. Anything you can't fit in your luggage come and ship it here! Oh and send your friend a post card why not.