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    Penske Racing Museum

    4.6 (63 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Zo M.

    If you like race cars and have a few minutes while in Scottsdale, it's definitely worth it to check out the Penske Racing Museum. The museum is open during the day and weekends to the public and no admission fees. The Penske group has more racing wins than any other automotive group and houses some of the original stock cars and trophies. They are immediately next to the Lamborghini dealership and offer plenty of parking . As you enter upstairs you can also see some mountain views . It's worth a look if you are a car enthusiast.

    Lacy K.

    Fun free museum for car and racing lovers. I'm not either of these things but still enjoyed the history and the photos. The little boys and adult boys loved it. We will have to return on a weekday when the upstairs cafe is open as it looks like they have miniature car models to view. We also just missed the 3rd Saturday of the month coffee and cars that ended at 10. Instagram: @msbusyblonde

    Iris T.

    Self's guided tour. Stay as long as you want and check out at your our own pace. Cool if you are a racing enthusiast, you would enjoy. If you are not, head to the show rooms next door to maybe purchase a Ferrari, Rolls, Porsche or Lambo!

    Zan L.

    Calling this a museum is very misleading. There are only about 12 cars to see with very minimal information regarding them. This is more of an extended showroom of the car dealerships it is sandwiched between. Don't expect to learn any information or have many photo ops, this is just a place to kill some time while you're waiting to get your car serviced. They have a second floor but it was closed today. However, I was told all that is up there are trophies. The attendant at the front desk was very polite and the entry cost is free but aside from that it's hard to find many positives. Some really awesome cars, however very little information about them, just the quick specs.

    The museum had some nice cars, but the racist old lady sitting at the front desk ruined the experience. She will only talk to white people. Refuses to say hello to you even though we said hello to her first. I have heard from other non-whites that have had the same experience. Go check out the cars but ignore the racist old lady back.

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    BEST MUSEUM EVER! My friends and I visited this week and it was amazing. Cars? Stunning. History? Stunning. Special shoutout to Suzy at the front who graciously welcomed us told us some history. She's a gem. Made the whole trip.

    Connor B.

    Very cool but very underwhelming just a few cars to look at if you want to kill 30 min to an hour its a good place to stop by. Don't expect to get much else out of it though

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    Edwin R.

    It's a small collection of racing cars, but glad they have a variety to look at. Love the 72 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Man, that car was a beauty during its day. I used to own a 72 Cyclone which looks similar having that monster grill up front!! That car had so much torque, you tap just slightly on the gas pedal and away you go!! I was also here for my company's event. They rented the entire upstairs for our private party. Their staff here was amazing. Their catered food was fantastic. And to enjoy it outside on their balcony with the beautiful Arizona view, it was a great experience!! Until then, be kind to one another and Cheers! ~ :p

    Inside has several race cars displayed .
    Eddy P.

    I was in Phoenix for the weekend and found this spot after a quick yelp search of 'things to do'. Free admission , some cool race cars displayed . It's located dear the Ferrari , Porsche and Lambo dealership so there are several nice cars all around this place. Very quick pit stop. 30 mins max.

    Steve L.

    A great place to stop by and check out. It's FREE. On the lower level there are a lot of awesome cars with a lot of history behind them. Upstairs is a cafe and a load of trophies. This is the first time I have seen any of those trophies up close and some are real works of art. There is a gift shop there too and everything is reasonably priced. Kudos to Roger Penske for sharing some amazing racing history with everyone free of charge. Lastly, the cars outside the museum and spectacular as well. You will see Ferrari's, Austin Martins, Bentley's, Lamborghini's. and mush more!

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    Really awesome cars, but shouldn't be called a museum. You'll only need to spend 10-15 mins here to see everything.

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    Great small museum. Free

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    Great place to visit, free admission, epic cars. Love the cafe on the second floor, check out beautiful views with good food!

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    Great set up, perfect self guided tour for the car/racing enthusiast! Bonus points for the cafe upstairs serving breakfast and lunch.

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    Phoenix Art Museum

    4.4
    (612 reviews)
    15.2 mi

    We finally made it to the Phoenix Art Museum! It was a very hot day and we wanted to go out and…read moreabout somewhere where it was indoors and cool! This was the ticket! Plus I wanted to see the Italian Florentine Baroque, The Haukohl Collection. The parking was easy and ample. We were early so the parking lot was almost empty. Upon entering, I noticed they offered discounts for veterans for $20.00. I saved $10.00! They informed us that a couple of exhibits were closed for renovations. That didn't bother me since I was mainly here for the Florentine exhibit, which is where we started our self guided tour. The exhibits features more than 30 rare 17th and 18th century paintings and sculptures showcasing Florence's artistic legacy under the Medici Grand Dukes. The exhibits were beautiful. Each told their own story. Each painting were characterized by bold symbolism, vivid colors, and dramatic contrast of light and shadow. I read each plaque next to each painting. I highly recommend viewing this exhibit in person as this is the largest holding of Florentine Baroque art outside of Italy. Of course we toured the remaining exhibits that were open. It was $20.00 x 2 well spent. I love museums and I'd wish I would visit them more. Summer is the perfect time to visit them as it keeps you out of the summer heat!

    Update: new visit / new rating change…read more I recently visited on Friday June 5 evening on their free[smart] First Friday to view the Colorwear exhibition. Upon my viewing, a plus-size punk poseur wearing all-black of a docent named "Teri" approached me and touched my hand that was holding my govt phone as I was videoing; it had on a green ring that let me know the recorder was on and looked like she was saying something about it*. I was hearing-impaired and hinted to her to write it down to be sure. She said she was sorry but refused/was too lazy to write it down, so I had to 'guess'. I went to the manager (Asian) and told him that "Teri" touched my hand uninvited. He embarrassingly apologized and handed me 2 free passes in the future. That's it. After that weekend, I contacted the museum via VP and got a "Kay" who took down my report. She contacted me back and left a message stating that "Teri" did nothing wrong because she didn't smack or use force. I contacted "Kay" back and reiterated that "Teri" had no right to touch me in any way or form and that it's called an assault because it was an uninvited touch. You're only permitted to touch a stranger if you had a question or wanted to compliment someone, NOT to dominate! I also tried to add that it's a violation of the ADA to refuse any assistance to visitors with disabilities. "Kay" was clueless and refused to let me continue the ADA part and even admitted that she never spoke to "Teri" but just referred the incident to the director assuming that the director talked with "Teri". She also interrupted me as I explained the violation of that touch. Unprofessional. I contacted the director "Rita" who stated she had no idea of such incidence happening associated with "Teri". She said that Teri is a volunteer and that there's nothing she could do about a "Teri". B.S. Both workers and volunteers are required by law to obey the same ADA! She also rushed me to end the conversation because she had to leave minutes ago or else her boss would bug her to go home already = unprofessional. Right (eye rolling). *I was at the museum on an assignment and had to re-film the part that "Teri" interrupted. The thing I figured was there was an African-American docent (very professional) who accompanied me by taking a photo of me by the display, something led from there that I was not aware of. Why didn't "Teri" approached HIM and ask. Why me?? A docent's job is to engage with visitors, not boss or follow around(!) They even get grumpy when visitors asked them to help take pictures of them standing by the displays. I am receiving more and more reviews of how abusive some docents are towards visitors with disabilities and also visitors with young children. Past & present. I was going to think that maybe some of those visitors did something wrong. I will be reporting this to the proper agencies that handle this type of misconduct by a business. People in Arizona often display pure hatred towards disabilities, calling it an 'inconvenience'. Shame on you, Phoenix Art Museum. If you are in the same class and must go to this museum, be sure to bring a bodyguard with you and don't be alone- ever. I suspect that "Teri" felt comfortable approaching me because I was (seemingly) a lone visitor. Good luck.

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    Heard Museum

    4.3
    (360 reviews)
    14.9 mi

    Much more than we could absorb in one visit !! We are already planning our return. We never…read moreeven made it to the second floor where the boarding school exhibit was presented.

    After discovering the Heard Museum in the book "1000 Places to go Before You Die", we put it on the…read morelist of ''must sees' for a recent trip to Phoenix. TAKE THE LIGHT RAIL We took the light rail to the museum from our downtown hotel. There's a stop just down the road. GET A DISCOUNT The adult entry fee was $26 and we used our AAA membership for an exciting $1 off. I feel by the time you're paying $50+ for a couple, the cost is getting off-putting. LOCKERS AVAILABLE We used their complimentary storage lockers for our carry-on luggage as we were on our way to the airport afterwards. You also have to stow water bottles in the lockers. There are a couple of water fountains around the museum in case you get parched. ALLOW HALF A DAY The museum is a quality museum with a lot to see and read, but you really have to be into southwest stuff to really appreciate it in my opinion. After a few hours we were getting slightly overwhelmed, glassy-eyed and tired/bored with aching backs. (To be fair, it was our fourth museum in 3 days, so we were a little burned out!) STAY FOR LUNCH We really enjoyed an excellent lunch at the cafe in the courtyard and highly recommend it. EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP(S) There's a high-end store where you can purchase expensive rugs, jewelry, sculptures, etc. and there's also the 'Mugs and T-shirts' souvenir store and a small coffee shop. RIDE SHARE DROP OFF AND PICK UP The ride share pick-up and drop off is around the back at one end of the parking lot. Helpful?

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    Martin Auto Museum & Event Center

    4.9
    (150 reviews)
    13.3 mi
    Private events
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    Absolutely 5 stars!…read more I'm 51 years old and grew up loving all things automotive, from mild to wild. My dad used to take me to car museums whenever we came across one, and he'd tell me stories about all the cool cars he and his friends drove in the 1960s and '70s. I carried that passion into the '80s and '90s, and now I'm doing my best to turn my two toddlers into car nuts as well. We spotted this museum on a recent trip to Phoenix and decided to check it out. What we found was, in my opinion, the greatest car museum I've ever visited. The building is huge, well maintained, and staffed by friendly people. Best of all, you can open the doors and sit in roughly 40% of the cars! That hands-on experience sets this place apart from every other museum I've visited. This may very well be the greatest car museum in America today and should be a mandatory stop for any car enthusiast.

    A friend invited me here for a small military vehicle expo so I went with him, what the heck, I…read morelike classic cars I say to myself. The entry fee is low, the people are friendly and leave you alone and the cars are so cool you can lose your friend easily. Some of the cars are open so you can take pictures in them. I was very impressed by how well these show piece cars are taken care of. If I have any gripe it's that you don't see very many Mopars from the muscle era. I will come back here again when my buddy from LA is in town.

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    Event Attendees enjoy the museum during breaks.
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    Register your Guests Easily.
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    Musical Instrument Museum

    Musical Instrument Museum

    4.7
    (917 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    The Musical Instrument Museum is one of the best museums that I've ever visited. It's a unique…read moreconcept and you can easily spend an entire day there. When you enter, you're given your own headset which connects to the exhibits in the museum. As you approach a specific exhibit, it starts playing something for you - usually an informational video or sample songs of the instrument. There is so much to see, hear, and learn here and they have instruments from all over the world - many that you didn't even know existed!

    MIM is amazing! This is one of the most thorough and thoughtfully curated museums that I've been…read moreto, with something for visitors of all ages to enjoy. I went with my family on a Monday morning in early May. While there were a few school groups and retirement homes visiting during that time, it didn't feel crowded at all! There's so much to learn and explore ... you could honestly spend all day here and still not see everything. Some exhibits are interactive, and there are literally instruments from every corner of the world on display. We did check out the coffee shop before exploring, and grabbed a quick bite! They do not let you bring any food or drink into the exhibits, even water. However, you can check your items at the front desk to pick up on your way out. All tickets include a headset with music or a voiceover that will automatically play as you get close to a specific display. It's hard to choose a favorite room, but the diversity in the Asia wing really stands out. My younger sister also loved the jazz exhibit! I highly recommend a visit to MIM for locals and travellers alike.

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    Beautiful tribes girls...can't recall what region. They were yo pretty to not get a pic of though
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    Wonderspaces Arizona

    4.2
    (251 reviews)
    10.2 mi
    $$

    Very fun and interactive art pieces! Make sure to pull up the descriptions on your phone for an…read moreeven better experience. Some fun pieces, some unique, and some inspirational artwork as well.

    Overall this was a really great experiences. I'll start with saying that the space itself for which…read morethe exhibits were in, could have some more things done and touches to it. The seating could definitely use an upgrade in every space. This would make a difference immediately and just on its own. The interactive rooms could use some support to hide the supports that create the structure for the display. Why? Seeing the display in certain ways detracts from being lost in the experience. I've been to a couple other exhibits like this and in at least one, the structure was hidden making it more immersive and 'trippy'. It's surprising to me actually, that in such a 'nice and fancy neighborhood' that the little things were lost. I won't go into the rooms much because it's better to experience in person. I love exhibits like this that are interactive and brain activating. They make you wonder and think.. we hence 'WONDER' spaces. Truly so unique and cool to see. *Maybe not worth nearly the cost. There's a variety of things to see, non the same. We sat in each room for min of 15 min with others being a little longer I think. I think if you like these kind of events, this is a great experience. Also, the staff were wonderful! So helpful and kind. Thankful for that! It was an easy check in process. Heads up to come early and figure out parking, there's tickets for every 15 minutes of entry but you have to get them online

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    One of the exhibits
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    Into The Light by Julia Carrillo
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    Arizona Science Center

    Arizona Science Center

    3.5
    (620 reviews)
    16.1 mi

    This place feels like my 5th grade science book came to life and we went on a field trip to enjoy…read morehands-on experiences. It's definitely geared toward children, so keep that in mind. There will almost always be a group of kids running around-sometimes they are appreciating the exhibits, other times they are just running up and down the stairs. I appreciate that they have different genres and categories in various areas of the museum. One section is dedicated to the human body while another one is all about weather. There's a lot of cool stuff to learn and they display it in a way that makes it fun and interactive for kids.

    This is my second time attending. I'll preface by saying I don't really remember my first visit…read moreenough to compare. I do remember the outside water/air activity that was so much fun and they no longer have available. So here is my fresh new take: 1) It's definitely has great content for youth. Your toddlers won't understand what's really going on. 2) Extremely educational and informative for those who can read and take the time to understand. This isn't a look and feel, you must engage to get the full experience. 3) Parking was not far and they give you a discount to park, so parking wasn't an outrageous price. 4) Plenty of hands on activities! The downsides for me: 1) The price is a bit steep for a family of 3 or more. They also do not offer a law enforcement discount nor one for tribal members (No land acknowledgment either) The Children's Museum does both! 2) There are way too many activities inactive or not maintained to use. I wish there was a discount or at least a notice that they were experiencing so many problems, that way an attendee can make the decision to pay or not. 3) The water/sand area didn't have enough sand, not enough shovels, and no signs or instructions on how to clean up. 4) The best features are accessible for an additional costs. So on top of the general admission, you're paying $7 pp for the dome show, the special exhibit is $$, and the sky bike also costs. So, they really get you coming and going. Overall, I was underwhelmed by the experience as a whole. The content and purpose is still relevant and can be super valuable for young learners. I've experienced it once and I'm not sure anything would change if I came again. It's a take it or leave it decision.

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