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The museum is quite large. They sometimes have special exhibits that cost extra above the general admission. As with all museums, they sometimes change out the art that's on exhibit. They do have some that are on permanent display. I think the large hamburger is a permanent display. I have also seen a large pile of candy on the floor at the back of the museum for quite some time as well. I like to visit the best when it's not too crowded, but most of the times I have gone, there were a lot of other people there. There is quite a bit of parking, but when the museum gets so crowded, it is difficult to find a space. The walk across the parking lot is so hot. I wish they had solar panels above the parking spaces, or a parking structure. It would be nice to get some shade for the cars.
The Phoenix Art Museum may have a smaller collection than some of the larger museums around the country, but it offers several impressive exhibits that make it well worth a visit. The primary reason we visited was to see the Eric Fischl exhibit, specifically "Barbecue" from Steve Martin's personal collection. While exploring the exhibit, we also saw "Time for Bed" from David Geffen's collection and learned about Fischl's "Falling Figures" series, which reflects on the tragic events of 9/11. The artwork was both thought-provoking and memorable. Another highlight was Yayoi Kusama's "Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room". The installation is incredibly immersive, but it's also very dark inside. I'd recommend keeping a hand out in front of you as you move through the space so you don't accidentally walk into a wall while taking in the experience. I was also surprised to discover that the museum is hosting the largest collection of Baroque paintings outside of Europe. While many of the pieces may not be household names, the collection is impressive and definitely worth spending time with. The museum grounds are beautiful as well. It shares a large courtyard and sculpture garden with the Phoenix Theatre Company and the patio for Alden. Out front, you'll find several sculptures, including a T-Rex and a variety of water features. One of the first things you'll encounter after entering is Carlos Amorales' "Black Cloud". Seeing thousands of butterfly silhouettes spread throughout the corridor creates a striking visual effect and makes for a memorable introduction to the museum. The museum is currently undergoing renovations, so not every floor is open. Even so, we spent our entire visit on the first floor and never ran out of things to see. There are plenty of exhibits to explore, including a fun interactive installation featuring green apple candies that visitors are encouraged to take. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to spend an afternoon in Phoenix, the Phoenix Art Museum offers a diverse and engaging experience. We'll definitely be back to see more once the renovations are complete.
We finally made it to the Phoenix Art Museum! It was a very hot day and we wanted to go out and about 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!
What a wonderful intimate delightful personal concert at the Phoenix Art Museum. I attended a Candlelight Tribute to Drake. Basically Drake's songs were played in a classical hip hop form & it reminded me of the Netflix show Bridgerton & the hip hop way they play music with the violins (strings) & piano. Make sure to check out the pics & video because they say it all. Had a GREAT time & enjoyed myself
Definitely one of the best museums in Phoenix and is said to be the largest museum in the southwestern US!!! Such a beautiful museum overall with the nicest staff!! And ALWAYS some amazing and exciting exhibit that you have to go see. This time it was the fashion exhibit. The Kaleidoscope of Fashion!!!! World renowned clothing designers celebrated over the last 60 years. From Judith Leiber's miniature pill boxes to Givenchy and Bill Blass, just to name a few!! Fabulous colors of amazing fashion!!! Other exhibits as well through part of the museum, while a major renovation is going on throughout and will be completed in the Fall. One of the best gift shops as well!!!
In my latest visit to Arizona, I stumbled upon a free cultural pass to the Phoenix Art Museum (PAM). The local library in the City of Surprise lets you check out the pass granting you and a friend one, free admission to the museum over a 7-day period. My mom and I were able to save over $50 getting this pass. The museum is a good hour drive from Surprise, but it was worth a full day outing. Parking was free, but you might have to drive around to find an available spot. The museum has 3 floors. We only spent time exploring the first one, and didn't even fully see it because we ran out of time and energy! There were several temporary exhibits on the first floor which is great for keeping residents returning and enticing art aficionados who want to see the latest "thing" that everyone is talking about. The art mediums were varied. We saw modern paintings from a local artist, female created ceramics from Asia, historical cloisonné, and some fun innovative art. I've been to this museum years ago. One famous item that is part of the permanent collection is a painting of President George Washington. This painting was used as the template for what we see on U.S. currency. It is found on the upper floors, so be sure to see it. May I suggest you stop by the gift store and buying a gift for a friend, a token for yourself and perhaps a postcard to tell others about your visit? Your purchase supports the museum and helps bring new exhibits to the area.
Nice small, but mighty city museum. Prior to 'Em's soccer tournament at Arizona Athletic Complex, we filled the time with a quick visit to the city art museum. It was very cool to see the small collection of modern and classical art available for view here. The museum also had some performance art over the weekend. Additionally, we were able to take part in some interactive activities that the museum had going on. Plenty of activities only bolster the museum's rotating collection. This visit we were able to enjoy Florentine Baroque, which highlighted classical works of art and the frames surrounding them. The Greatest Fits, showcased dresses and fashion fits from the 60s and on. Yvonne Montoya and Safos Dance Studios put on a Stories from Home, communicating through dance reasons for today's disparities and culture. I was impressed. I wish we would have arrived during the museum's Blue Star season, but we were only able to enjoy a $5 discount. That aside, we enjoyed our time and the exhibits at the PHX Art Museum.
We had a nice visit to the Phoenix Art Museum today. We went to view the Anna Sui fashion collection. What a superb exhibit! Brilliant fashions throughout the years with televised fashion shows. She also made jewelry, shoes and some hats. There was 25,000+ black paper butterflies, contemporary art, more fashion, photography, ceramics and fibers. A very nice gift shop as well. There is a restaurant on site but was closed today. Free parking and WiFi at the museum.
Located in downtown Phoenix, the Phoenix Art Museum has a varied collection of art on offer. As someone who isn't the biggest fan of modern and contemporary art, this museum was a bit of a miss for me compared to other city museums I've been to in the country. Perhaps the emphasis towards more trendy art was a bit lost on me, and the allure of the butterfly entryway was lessened by people doing the whole model thing, posing as if there was some professional photo shoot going on. It wasn't all bad, as I did enjoy the miniature rooms they had on display, but even the more classical European art I tend to like had paintings from known artists that were pretty underwhelming works overall. It's as if they checked off a box of French impressionist artists, but put on display some of their least impressive works. There was a portrait of George Washington that mirrored other portraits of his found at many other museums. I didn't even bother snapping pictures in the more modern art galleries as much of it was of little appeal to me. Overall, the Phoenix Art Museum and its hodgepodge collection of arts was an underwhelming and average museum experience for me, as I much preferred the nearby Heard Museum and Scottsdale's Museum of the West (Western Spirit), which both seemed to have more soul and identity.
PRICE SLIGHTLY STEEP Not my favorite art museum I've ever been to as it lacks big well known pieces. I felt the adult price of $28 was too high, especially as a couple -- that's almost $60 for a day out of looking at some pictures. They do offer a AAA $3 discount, which we took advantage of. KUMSAMA FIREFLIES INFINITY MIRROR ROOM My favorite part was the Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room, where you wander into a room of darkness surrounded by mesmerizing twinkling lights and mirrors. I wasn't aware that this was there, so it was a pleasant surprise. LAYOUT I felt the museum has a slightly confusing, disjointed layout. GIFT SHOP There's a quality gift shop selling typical art museum items like jewelry, scarves, mugs, etc. LOCKERS There are complimentary lockers for backpacks/purses and water. WEB SITE Before our trip, I used their web site and found it confusing to find out the price of tickets and as to whether they were actually open on certain days. See my photos attached. Helpful?
Update: new visit / new rating change 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.
5 star, top tier museum experience. Great way to beat the heat in Phoenix, too. Easy to find parking and not too packed, even on a summer weekend. I hope you'll feel fortunate to experience the great contemporary works and really incredible older collection pieces. Yayoi Kusama's art installation is worth the price of admission! It's interactive and trippy and fun to experience with others. Art can be so many things and it's cool to remember "fun" is one of those many things. Discovering the photography of Omar Soto here was also a highlight. For paintings, it's a thrill to see a Picasso, a Monet, an O'Keeffe and always a blessing to see a Mark Rothko painting. I wonder how many times these pieces have been restored. How many of the strokes that you can see on canvas are from the original painter? Does it become the Ship of Theseus? The layout flowed well, I felt like I got to experience every exhibit on every floor over the course of a few hours. Steps and elevators to navigate to the mezzanine and second and third floors. It's not as sprawling and daunting as the Met in New York or MOCA in San Francisco. I'd compare this to exploring a mid-to-large sized museum like the Broad in Los Angeles. I hope my frame of references work for you. You nerdy art museum lover, you.
I love this place! I love the T REX yes it's hidden if you know you know! I've always enjoyed going to this museum to relax and just zone out it's very peaceful.
22 hours ago
A Little Culture in the Desert There's something so special about spending an afternoon at the Phoenix Art Museum. I always forget just how much there is to see here until I'm walking through the galleries and completely losing track of time. The museum has such a beautiful mix of art, history, culture, and creativity, with collections that range from classic works to more contemporary pieces. Every gallery has its own personality, and I love how you can go from something traditional and timeless to something completely unexpected. And the Barbie Expo was such a fun surprise! It was seriously SO cool to see all the Barbie displays up close. The nostalgia, fashion, details, and creativity throughout the exhibit made it such a fun addition to the museum experience. It definitely brought out my inner child! What I especially appreciate is that this feels like more than just a museum visit--it's an experience. You can wander at your own pace, take in the details, admire the artwork, and find yourself discovering pieces that really make you stop and think. The atmosphere is calm, inspiring, and such a nice little escape from the usual hustle and bustle of Phoenix. It's also the kind of place where you can visit again and notice something completely different each time. If you're looking for something creative, cultural, and a little nostalgic to do in Phoenix, definitely add this to your list. Between the incredible artwork and the super fun Barbie Expo, there was something to make everyone smile. read more
17 days ago
My sister and I stopped by the Phoenix Art Museum on Friday for their August First Friday event. We didn't really know what to expect of the event, as we had not attended one before. We went in assuming it would be a toasty and crowded outdoor event, but instead, we encountered a calm, organized, indoor event. We waited in a brief line for the aura photography station. Because we arrived later in the event's timeframe, we weren't able to do much else, but the aura photography was incredible. We really enjoyed what we saw of the museum and the museum's associated store...why are museum stores always the best!? We look forward to returning to the museum and plan on attending future First Fridays as much as possible! read more
What a fantastic museum to visit. They have some wonderful exhibits and of course exhibits change. There is a dark room with hanging lights you can walk thru that is absolutely amazing. But take it all in from the lights to the mirrored walls. The Fashion exhibit was my favorite i specifically went to to see it. Plenty of parking and off the light rail. Wednesdays they have name your price donation pricing. 1st Friday is free. Elevator gets you to all the levels and plenty of room to maneuver a wheelchair around the museum but too tight in the gift shop. They have events so check out their website. read more
21 days ago
The museum is quite large. They sometimes have special exhibits that cost extra above the general admission. As with all museums, they sometimes change out the art that's on exhibit. They do have some that are on permanent display. I think the large hamburger is a permanent display. I have also seen a large pile of candy on the floor at the back of the museum for quite some time as well. I like to visit the best when it's not too crowded, but most of the times I have gone, there were a lot of other people there. There is quite a bit of parking, but when the museum gets so crowded, it is difficult to find a space. The walk across the parking lot is so hot. I wish they had solar panels above the parking spaces, or a parking structure. It would be nice to get some shade for the cars. read more
The Phoenix Art Museum may have a smaller collection than some of the larger museums around the country, but it offers several impressive exhibits that make it well worth a visit. The primary reason we visited was to see the Eric Fischl exhibit, specifically "Barbecue" from Steve Martin's personal collection. While exploring the exhibit, we also saw "Time for Bed" from David Geffen's collection and learned about Fischl's "Falling Figures" series, which reflects on the tragic events of 9/11. The artwork was both thought-provoking and memorable. Another highlight was Yayoi Kusama's "Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room". The installation is incredibly immersive, but it's also very dark inside. I'd recommend keeping a hand out in front of you as you move through the space so you don't accidentally walk into a wall while taking in the experience. I was also surprised to discover that the museum is hosting the largest collection of Baroque paintings outside of Europe. While many of the pieces may not be household names, the collection is impressive and definitely worth spending time with. The museum grounds are beautiful as well. It shares a large courtyard and sculpture garden with the Phoenix Theatre Company and the patio for Alden. Out front, you'll find several sculptures, including a T-Rex and a variety of water features. One of the first things you'll encounter after entering is Carlos Amorales' "Black Cloud". Seeing thousands of butterfly silhouettes spread throughout the corridor creates a striking visual effect and makes for a memorable introduction to the museum. The museum is currently undergoing renovations, so not every floor is open. Even so, we spent our entire visit on the first floor and never ran out of things to see. There are plenty of exhibits to explore, including a fun interactive installation featuring green apple candies that visitors are encouraged to take. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to spend an afternoon in Phoenix, the Phoenix Art Museum offers a diverse and engaging experience. We'll definitely be back to see more once the renovations are complete. read more
We finally made it to the Phoenix Art Museum! It was a very hot day and we wanted to go out and about 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! read more
3 months ago
What a wonderful intimate delightful personal concert at the Phoenix Art Museum. I attended a Candlelight Tribute to Drake. Basically Drake's songs were played in a classical hip hop form & it reminded me of the Netflix show Bridgerton & the hip hop way they play music with the violins (strings) & piano. Make sure to check out the pics & video because they say it all. Had a GREAT time & enjoyed myself read more
Definitely one of the best museums in Phoenix and is said to be the largest museum in the southwestern US!!! Such a beautiful museum overall with the nicest staff!! And ALWAYS some amazing and exciting exhibit that you have to go see. This time it was the fashion exhibit. The Kaleidoscope of Fashion!!!! World renowned clothing designers celebrated over the last 60 years. From Judith Leiber's miniature pill boxes to Givenchy and Bill Blass, just to name a few!! Fabulous colors of amazing fashion!!! Other exhibits as well through part of the museum, while a major renovation is going on throughout and will be completed in the Fall. One of the best gift shops as well!!! read more
In my latest visit to Arizona, I stumbled upon a free cultural pass to the Phoenix Art Museum (PAM). The local library in the City of Surprise lets you check out the pass granting you and a friend one, free admission to the museum over a 7-day period. My mom and I were able to save over $50 getting this pass. The museum is a good hour drive from Surprise, but it was worth a full day outing. Parking was free, but you might have to drive around to find an available spot. The museum has 3 floors. We only spent time exploring the first one, and didn't even fully see it because we ran out of time and energy! There were several temporary exhibits on the first floor which is great for keeping residents returning and enticing art aficionados who want to see the latest "thing" that everyone is talking about. The art mediums were varied. We saw modern paintings from a local artist, female created ceramics from Asia, historical cloisonné, and some fun innovative art. I've been to this museum years ago. One famous item that is part of the permanent collection is a painting of President George Washington. This painting was used as the template for what we see on U.S. currency. It is found on the upper floors, so be sure to see it. May I suggest you stop by the gift store and buying a gift for a friend, a token for yourself and perhaps a postcard to tell others about your visit? Your purchase supports the museum and helps bring new exhibits to the area. read more
Nice small, but mighty city museum. Prior to 'Em's soccer tournament at Arizona Athletic Complex, we filled the time with a quick visit to the city art museum. It was very cool to see the small collection of modern and classical art available for view here. The museum also had some performance art over the weekend. Additionally, we were able to take part in some interactive activities that the museum had going on. Plenty of activities only bolster the museum's rotating collection. This visit we were able to enjoy Florentine Baroque, which highlighted classical works of art and the frames surrounding them. The Greatest Fits, showcased dresses and fashion fits from the 60s and on. Yvonne Montoya and Safos Dance Studios put on a Stories from Home, communicating through dance reasons for today's disparities and culture. I was impressed. I wish we would have arrived during the museum's Blue Star season, but we were only able to enjoy a $5 discount. That aside, we enjoyed our time and the exhibits at the PHX Art Museum. read more
We had a nice visit to the Phoenix Art Museum today. We went to view the Anna Sui fashion collection. What a superb exhibit! Brilliant fashions throughout the years with televised fashion shows. She also made jewelry, shoes and some hats. There was 25,000+ black paper butterflies, contemporary art, more fashion, photography, ceramics and fibers. A very nice gift shop as well. There is a restaurant on site but was closed today. Free parking and WiFi at the museum. read more
Located in downtown Phoenix, the Phoenix Art Museum has a varied collection of art on offer. As someone who isn't the biggest fan of modern and contemporary art, this museum was a bit of a miss for me compared to other city museums I've been to in the country. Perhaps the emphasis towards more trendy art was a bit lost on me, and the allure of the butterfly entryway was lessened by people doing the whole model thing, posing as if there was some professional photo shoot going on. It wasn't all bad, as I did enjoy the miniature rooms they had on display, but even the more classical European art I tend to like had paintings from known artists that were pretty underwhelming works overall. It's as if they checked off a box of French impressionist artists, but put on display some of their least impressive works. There was a portrait of George Washington that mirrored other portraits of his found at many other museums. I didn't even bother snapping pictures in the more modern art galleries as much of it was of little appeal to me. Overall, the Phoenix Art Museum and its hodgepodge collection of arts was an underwhelming and average museum experience for me, as I much preferred the nearby Heard Museum and Scottsdale's Museum of the West (Western Spirit), which both seemed to have more soul and identity. read more
4 months ago
PRICE SLIGHTLY STEEP Not my favorite art museum I've ever been to as it lacks big well known pieces. I felt the adult price of $28 was too high, especially as a couple -- that's almost $60 for a day out of looking at some pictures. They do offer a AAA $3 discount, which we took advantage of. KUMSAMA FIREFLIES INFINITY MIRROR ROOM My favorite part was the Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room, where you wander into a room of darkness surrounded by mesmerizing twinkling lights and mirrors. I wasn't aware that this was there, so it was a pleasant surprise. LAYOUT I felt the museum has a slightly confusing, disjointed layout. GIFT SHOP There's a quality gift shop selling typical art museum items like jewelry, scarves, mugs, etc. LOCKERS There are complimentary lockers for backpacks/purses and water. WEB SITE Before our trip, I used their web site and found it confusing to find out the price of tickets and as to whether they were actually open on certain days. See my photos attached. Helpful? read more
2 months ago
Update: new visit / new rating change 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. read more
5 star, top tier museum experience. Great way to beat the heat in Phoenix, too. Easy to find parking and not too packed, even on a summer weekend. I hope you'll feel fortunate to experience the great contemporary works and really incredible older collection pieces. Yayoi Kusama's art installation is worth the price of admission! It's interactive and trippy and fun to experience with others. Art can be so many things and it's cool to remember "fun" is one of those many things. Discovering the photography of Omar Soto here was also a highlight. For paintings, it's a thrill to see a Picasso, a Monet, an O'Keeffe and always a blessing to see a Mark Rothko painting. I wonder how many times these pieces have been restored. How many of the strokes that you can see on canvas are from the original painter? Does it become the Ship of Theseus? The layout flowed well, I felt like I got to experience every exhibit on every floor over the course of a few hours. Steps and elevators to navigate to the mezzanine and second and third floors. It's not as sprawling and daunting as the Met in New York or MOCA in San Francisco. I'd compare this to exploring a mid-to-large sized museum like the Broad in Los Angeles. I hope my frame of references work for you. You nerdy art museum lover, you. read more
7 months ago
I love this place! I love the T REX yes it's hidden if you know you know! I've always enjoyed going to this museum to relax and just zone out it's very peaceful. read more
Very pleasantly surprised by this small but comprehensive collection. The American and European sections were closed but they had a great Eric Fishl retrospective and a nice exhibit by the photographer Cara Romero. Don't pass up the super cool installation by Yayoi Kusama, "You who are getting obliterated in the dancing swarm of fireflies". read more
Huge space. Very bright and airy with contemporary and non-contemporary art. Pizarro, Rodin pieces left an indelible impression. The Asian display was solid and well-curated. The Sikh art display was an unexpected surprise. The Anna Sui Special Exhibit was extraordinary. What an enormously talented and creative person. I hope my pics capture this not to be missed Museum when visiting beautiful Phoenix. read more
7 months ago
We had a great time here with the in-laws. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Phoenix. The infinity mirror room alone is worth the price of admission if you've never seen it before. There is more emphasis on modern art, at least in the part of the museum we explored. We still enjoyed that, but be warned if you are taking folks with you who prefer something else. :) There is also a haunting exhibit with printing on silk. I'll leave it to the reader to explore beyond that. read more
Attended their Juneteenth event. Was very excited until I realized I was 4 hours too early. The advertisement should have been clearer about the start time and should have placed that information at the beginning of the event details. Luckily I attended with someone who lives in walking distance. We left and came back 3 hrs later for the actual event. It also would have been great to have some local artist art work displayed near the event area to offer more to the theme of the event. The open mic segment was really nice. I spoke with a few people they felt the same way. The other exhibits were nice, and if you are a fashionista the Anna Sui exhibit is in to see. read more
Hadn't been here in years but they had a family free admission fun day so we had to go! There is so much to see and they change up exhibits! I enjoyed all the Anna Sui stuff. Really fun for all ages and my son seemed to really enjoy it as well (especially the caged red dinosaur outside). Parking is easy too, a huge plus in downtown phx. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Phoenix, we will be returning for sure! read more
9 months ago
The Phoenix art museum is easily my favorite museum in the Phoenix area. I love how they always showcase a new exhibit I believe every 3 - 5 months or so. The staff are always friendly and informative. They also have nights where you can visit for live music. I generally enjoy going on 1st Fridays before walking around the vendor booths. Definitely check out this museum if you in the Phoenix area and love art. read more
1 year ago
A great way to spend the day! Unique exhibits such as the Fireflies (yayoi kusama), several of Keith Harings's work and a special exhibit ( world of Anna Sui). While not a large Asian collection, they have some unique pieces from Nepal and the Sikh community. Not a lot of classical European masters but they do have a beautiful Monet. I did find their contemporary/ modern art collection pretty cool including a lovely Joseph Stella piece (flowers). Another unique must see is their Fashion collection. They are doing some renovations and plan to get some new exhibits soon - making another trip there due soon. The space is large and so do plan on getting some steps in. They also do offer complimentary docent tours which I highly encourage to get a chance to see and learn some cool history about the artists. Definitely worth a visit (and revisit). read more
1 year ago
I enjoy coming to this museum to see their permanent and special exhibits. I'm glad I was able to see Anna Sui exhibit. Overall, this is a museum that has a wide variety of art. There is also an area for kids. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who appreciates art. read more
3 months ago
Absolutely incredible collection !! The museum houses a diverse and stimulating range of both modern and more historical art pieces. If you're an art lover, you could easily spend 2 to 4 hours here. The place just keeps going... I really enjoyed their fashion exhibition. Also, the Yayoi Kusama infinity room had no line which is so lucky ! They have pieces from Rodin, Picasso, and local artists too ! This was better than Lacma. read more
I was about 4 hours too early for the Juneteenth Celebration being held here, so I decided to have my own celebration, via the Barbie exhibit. When the first "Black Barbie" was introduced in 1968 she couldn't be named Barbie. She had to be introduced as a friend named Christie. In 1980, the first Hispanic and African American Barbies were introduced. Whether she was "Christie, the friend" or Barbie in her own right, she and her international, diverse, multicultural, multifaceted, multitasking, multi talented friends have been inspiring girls and boys to step outside of the norm, see the beauty in our world, and to dream big. Bravo Barbie! read more
2 years ago
Another great visit! This time it was First Friday and I was there to enjoy the Dia De Muertos event. This was so much fun! We had a lot of fun doing the craft at Crafty Chica's table. We love the candles we made. We were listening to music the whole time and just vibing. The offrenda table was amazing!! A lot of work went into that and it shows! While we didn't partake in the food trucks there, we did stop by and took a look. Definitely some yummy trucks at the event. My favorite part had to be the people walking around in the costumes. They put so much energy into reacting with the guests, they were just so much fun to watch! We loved that they visited us at the craft table and "admired" our work :-) read more
1 year ago
This is a great museum! We come whenever there is a new exhibit, and it never disappoints. We came especially to catch the Barbie exhibit before closes on July 7. It was very, very busy. What great fun it was to see the history of Barbie and to remember the Barbie dolls I had way back when I was a kid. There were giant Barbie boxes and a life-size Barbie Corvette for photo opportunities. There was a wall with displays of Barbie clothes displayed, and life-size dream house replica furniture. It was all very fun! We also saw the Multiple Realities, Experimental Art in the Eastern Bloc exhibit. It was definitely interesting, even if maybe not my cup of tea. And finally, we got to see Tayoi Kusama Fireflies--which is very, very cool! It was the fourth time, and I hope not the last. It's only a few minutes, but it's super cool! read more
It's always a great time in the new exhibits. I love seeing all the new art pieces. I still believe security needs to relax a little bit. I didn't appreciate the security blaming me for something I wasn't near. But I understood their orders. read more
Long time patron, first time reviewer. Walking through today, a docent approached my little family and I and said, "it's never too early to start them." And I absolutely believe that! Aside from my own personal politics, exposure to the arts and culture can result in understanding human expression. And I'm happy that today, the Phoenix Art Museum held their Family Fun Day, which had free admission and programs for the little ones! The exhibits vary, but there is something always for everyone. I also love that they highlight local artists from time to time. The parking today was rough, though, and we had to circle around a few times. Typically, parking is easy to find. The gift shop is also great and we've bought plenty of photography books from here, even some that are out of print. We will be back, especially once they open more exhibits. They also have Pay As You Wish Days, which can make it more accessible to those who usually don't visit. read more
1 year ago
the phoenix art museum is for sure my favorite museum in phoenix. the collection of art is spectacular, and although smaller than the average museum (i guess in comparison to other states), i feel it's conciseness and thoughtful architecture make it so special. we came for first friday, and to see the anna sui exhibit, which was AMAZING! the collection was extensive, the design and curation had a great flow and i was enamored. the museum is free on first fridays, with multiple activities and food & drink options to enjoy. i believe the upper floors are blocked off, so it's slightly limited, but i thought it could be a great date spot before hitting the town! definitely need to come back next first Friday. read more
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Is there Van Gogh paintings in this museum?
Sort of. I don't recall any paintings but there were some Van Gogh drawings.
Would this be a great place to take someone on a date cause I know someone who loves art just as much as I do but I actually have never been to an art museum?
The Phoenix Art Museum is large and there is something for everyone. I think it would be great for a date because there's so much variety and you can talk about it. There's also a nice garden outside and a great café.
Is this museum free on Weds.? Are there any other free museums in downtown area?
Yes, from 3pm - 9pm on Wednesday. It's also free every first Friday from 6pm - 10pm and every second Saturday for Discount Tire Family Day.
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