LOVED this museum! We easily spent over three hours here, so the entry fee of $25 seemed very reasonable. The museum is large with a diverse variety of art. There is a small wing with information on the history of fashion, lots of modern art, an Asian art section with some pieces that are 700+ years old. If you are an art lover, this is a must visit while in Phoenix! read more

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The Phoenix Art Museum is a great spot to escape as the weather heats up. The Barbie exhibit is super fun and we learned so much about Barbie that we didn't know. Be sure to snap pic in the Barbie convertible!! read more

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Never met a Museum we didn't love and the Phoenix Art Museum sure does deliver. So many exhibits to see but we came for the BARBIE exhibit. It was something. You should go. On the small size, but the curation and the 100s of Barbies to look at were fun and excellent. read more

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This art museum is up there for me. I really love that they have a balance of well known artists like Monet and Frida Kahlo but also exhibits of local less known artists. One of my favorites there was the Yayoi Kusama immersive butterfly exhibit. I also really enjoyed the miniature room exhibit with replicas of actual historical interior spaces. read more

Pricing is fair. Exhibits are fun to look at. Love that some exhibits remain in the museum whereas others get rotated out. Always something new to see. Not very many people occupying it when we went which was nice as my first time going was on a first Friday event and it was very busy. Took about 2 hours to experience the full museum. Would definitely come back. read more

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For a dying part of society you'd think they'd have better customer service and want to make people come back. I'll never waste my time and money here again after how I was treated by Darby and Brandon. Such a shame. read more

The Phoenix Art Museum has quite a diverse collection. Everything from Contemporary, to abstract, to 13th century cathedral artifacts and thousand year old Ming dynasty pieces. I would say it's half history museum because it has art from so many eras. This museum boasts over 20,000 objects in it's collection. I think you could easily miss most of the museum if you aren't careful. There was construction being done when I visited and it made it a bit confusing to navigate between the different corridors and buildings. It also took me a long time to realized the center atrium/sculpture garden was open. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to reenter the museum but they station a security guard there to let people in and out. I think it's also good info to know that there is a bar and cafe in the theater building on the far side of the atrium. It was a godsend for me because the temporary cafe inside the main museum hall has closed for the night and I was really starting to crash after a couple of hours of exploring. And it's just nice to get some fresh air. If you are on a budget, the museum has "pay what you want Wednesday" every Wednesday after 3pm. All in all, I would say it was a worthwhile experience visiting the museum and seeing all the art and I 100% plan to return to see future exhibits. read more

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Went today, last visit 14 or so years ago. What a disappointment. Felt like it was empty. So much more space on walls and floor not utilized to showcase art. We were done in less than an hour. No WOW art either other than at the entrance, Black Cloud. Black butterflies abound on walls and ceiling. Glad to see they still were displaying this from my last visit. We thought we had missed some areas since we were through it all so quickly, but we covered it all. We were fortunate to attend the free Wednesday 3-8 pm because would have been upset to pay for what was offered to be seen. read more

The Phoenix Art Museum is fantastic! We came in on a pay-what-you-wish Wednesday evening and had a great time exploring for 2+ hours. There are many notable artists represented, including Picasso, Miró, Monet, O'Keeffe, and Rivera. I really love the Frida Kahlo they have here. It's dark and unique. The Kehinde Wileys are also very much worth a visit, both the large-scale one on the first floor and the smaller ones on the second. There's also the Kusama Fireflies Infinity Room, which we were pleased to see there was no line to enter. And the Thorne miniature rooms are a marvel! There's great variety in their permanent collection, and when we came there were some cool special exhibits as well, including one focused on emerging local artists. Exploring this museum is a great way to get out of the Arizona sun and see some beautiful, thought-provoking pieces! read more

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If you love art, it's worth a visit once. Cover several floors and several wings, you could easily spend an hour or two wandering. They have modern art, old art, and even a small sculpture garden. The building itself is a work of art. Coming from D.C. where we have world class museums for free, the $25 entrance fee was a tough pill to swallow. Worth it once. read more

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I've been here twice! One time for the Barbie exhibit and another time for the free museum Tuesdays. Living in downtown; this has been such a fun spot to check out when different exhibits come through. Great place to visit if you're looking to stay inside on a hot day, and think it's a great location as it's near bars and restaurants. read more

The Phoenix Art Museum is top notch! The last time I was here was actually for Phoenix Design Week. While they know how to host, they also have a wonderful, masterfully curated collection of art. This particular trip was one of our new, intentional date nights. I chose Pay what you wish Wednesday and it was wonderful! read more

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Came here with a group on a fieldtrip and had a couple hours to wander around and look at the exhibits. I thought some were good but I guess I just don't get some of the more modern art parts. But that's just me I think. Some of the art looked like a 5 year old could have painted it. I'm trying to learn to appreciate it more. My favorite part by far was the firefly light show. I thought that was amazing. I was the only one in there so I spent extra long in there. It is a bit disorienting as it's hard to tell if you are walking in to a wall or not. But I loved it. read more

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Free Wednesday! :) Had so much fun exploring and being zen with the art. This museum was big enough to enjoy for at least 2 hours or so. Their layouts with the paintings were hung beautifully, different structures and a lot of colorful themes. read more

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Eclectic collection of art. I visited the Phoenix Art Museum on a Saturday afternoon, and there was minimal crowding. The collection consists of Asian art, desert landscapes, impressionist art, modern sculpture, European portraiture, modern American art, American landscapes, religious art, and miniature rooms. A particular highlight was a disorienting mixed media installation featuring mirrors, darkness, and hanging lights. Overall, I spent about 1 hour and 10 minutes at the Phoenix Art Museum, and I would recommend it to fans of the visual arts. read more

The art museum has so many different pieces for fans of all types of art. I really liked the modern/contemporary section of the museum. This space is very grand with tall ceilings and multiple stories of art. You can find everything from old European art to shockingly cool modern creations. The building itself is reason enough to make a visit. The museum is divided into different areas from several eras of its existence. There are older parts that feel more homey and newer sections that feel like a high-class exhibit in a world city like New York. It is a great place to walk indoors when it is super hot outside. The museum could substitute mall walking for something slightly more cultured. The museum also has a scavenger hunt for kids searching for art depicting water, something that makes you feel happy, and other descriptions. There is a prize waiting in the gift shop for whoever finishes! The only minor inconvenience with the museum is that, unlike other art museums, the piece descriptions are all stacked together off to the left or right on a wall. Other than that the museum is fantastic. It is straightforward to get to because the streetcar is close by. Driving here is also easy with a large parking lot. read more

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What a fun time!!!!! We went here for First Friday in February which was Black History Month and it was a blast! The museum is huge!!!! I would say to see and do everything calmly you would need at least 4-5 hours. We were there about 2.5 and felt rush because there was so much and we wanted to see and do everything! They had food trucks, DJs throughout the museum, guided tour guides giving us the history of the paintings and Harlem Coffee which was incredible! The coffee tasted so so good! There was 6 of us in the group and we all loved our coffee and matcha! The vibe was vibing and everyone was having so much fun. Family friendly, our girls had a blast! They had a famous Grammy nominated piano performer who was there with Martin Luther Kings manifestos playing. It was emotional and moving. The room full of lights was a blast and our 13 year old daughter said she can't wait to come back for the next First Friday. We all can't wait to go back plus it's free unless you choose to give a donation. read more

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The Phoenix Arts museum is celebrating their 64th year! Currently on exhibit Japanese Folk Art, Mr. M an anime artist, Sama Alshaibi's generation after generation, Geoffrey Beene fashion collection and Philip C. Curtis landscape are on exhibit just to name a few until November 2023. It had a peaceful vibe through the halls during this Thursday's March 2nd visit. Being before noon, it is busy with visitors but still serene. The elevators were handy and convenient for older folks. There were helpful staff ready to assist you or answer any questions. The nice gift shop offers unique gifts and not one just relating to the exhibits. Jewelry, writing graphite stones and humorous jokes on items made my sister and I laugh out loud! Free, easy parking and WiFi. My relatives from out of town were very complimentary and said they'd revisit this museum. read more

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Amazing place to visit when near downtown, love that they have soo many events here and things are always changing! read more

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What's more amazing than going to a Museum? Going in and realizing there is a whole BARBIE EXHIBITION! According to my cousin, I was living her dream. I had such a great time at Phoenix Art Museum. Normally museum because you see all the same types of art work, but this one was quite enjoyable. Different art from different cultures, different sculptures and did I say Barbies. Honestly my highlight was reliving my childhood learning more about the creation and evolution of Barbie over the decades. I loved the tiny houses/rooms on display; the detail was impeccable. There was enough art work to keep me entertained for almost three hours. I will definitely be back and keep my eyes open for future exhibitions. read more

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The Phoenix Art Museum is a wonderful example of Phoenix's exceptional creativity. You need to plan no less than a half day if you want to see all of the many disconnected exhibit halls even if you only read half of the exhibit descriptions. As mentioned in another review, the infinity room is amazing! Picture yourself in complete darkness with tiny dots of light like stars reflected out into infinity. I had a hard time moving in any direction due to how overwhelming the effect was! Another noteworthy exhibit was the butterflies between the hall between the lobby and the first exhibit halls. It is quite a thought provoking experience. The exhibit halls are filled with everything from Monet to Calder, as well as many well-known and up-and-coming contemporary artists. Another thought provoking exhibit was the air crash display. It was essentially a representation of a city with an over-flying plane that crashes. It runs on a timer, so a few times an hour the plane crashes. You can imagine the emotional response to such a tragedy. There is too much to go into any real detail here, but the exhibits cover everything from textures, colors, photography, mobiles, miniatures, and sensory art. Being handicapped, I found the distances to cover were too much for me. Seating was limited in some areas which caused me to be unable to complete my entire planned visit. Particularly, the third floor seating was problematic. This means we will need to return soon to finish seeing everything, but I know it will be worth it. Next time I will bring my little folding camp stool so i will be able to sit when needed. They did have wheelchairs available throughout the museum lobbies but I am not able to use one due to my handicap. A great choice of must-see family friendly places in the valley! read more

Lots of interesting exhibits to see, beautiful court yard to enjoy a refreshing Tea! (Restaurant was currently under construction) Definitely worth getting the yearly pass :)) can't wait to go again! read more

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Another lovely day at the Phoenix Art Museum. Their latest installation is Mr. an Anime, Manga Artist. Beautiful and so vibrant. A must see while it's here. You won't be disappointed read more

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Fantastic art museum. Perfect size. Easy to navigate and some very interesting art pieces. Very friendly and helpful staff. I hung out in the coffee shop while my friend perused the museum. Then late in the afternoon I bought a ticket. Easy to do the museum in less than 2 hours. read more

Lovely museum and quite expansive actually. They have a very worthy collection of works by famous European masters. Also a substantial collection of Southwestern and Latino works. The museum also forays into contemporary works of today by lesser known artists. My only issue with the museum is the lighting. They still use old incandescent spot lights dimmed down for preservation purposes which casts an ugly orange, dim cast on works. I'm sure it is a large undertaking but they really should put fundraising resources into new technology lighting. read more

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Hadn't been to this Museum in years, it was a First Friday Event. Which means between the hours of 3-9? You pay what you can or simply go in for free. Parking was relatively easy, I was lucky tbh. I'd recommend getting there early, I arrived at 5pm and it was getting busy inside and outside. The Museum had a cute Manga Display featuring a Japanese artist by the Initials of MR. Titled You can Hear The Song Of This Town. The manga fans will love it! It's so Kawaii!! Lots of cool paintings and some off the wall sculpture that sits alone on the Third Floor. It's super creepy but you can't stop staring in it. Genitalia is involved. ‍ Please make sure to check out doors, bottom gallery floor. It's soooo nice out there. A nice stroll can be taken and a couple of bars and restaurants sit near the grounds. It's the Theater next door Bar. Love this museum, a favorite in Arizona. read more

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What a beautifully and well layer out art museum. We participated in the Free Wednesday General Admission and loved the quick and courteous admission desk service. The long line went quickly! Do come early on these nights though as parking fills up quickly. There are beautiful works throughout. My favorites are the Madonna and Child oil paintings from the Renaissance as well as the contemporary Indian artworks. There is truly something for all tastes here. The temporary Barbie exhibit was here at the time as well as a corresponding fashion exhibit. We did not partake in it as it was an additional fee but it looked amazing. read more

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I don't know where to start! The Phoenix Art Museum is huge. There are so many different exhibits and collections, and they change every so often. Plan to spend at least a few hours here if you want to see everything. Hubs and I visited over the summer and easily spent two hours before our rumbling stomachs decided they couldn't wait another minute to be fed. During our visit, we got to see Desert Rider, Breaking Up, and the miniature Thorne Rooms just to name a few. All were very fascinating. I just wish they had more interactive pieces. We paid $20 for adult general admission. Pretty reasonable and totally worth it. Parking was free and plentiful. Be sure to check out the calendar for upcoming events and workshops! read more

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The Barbie exhibition is not just for little girls! It was not only a memory feast but a fun way to refresh my memory about the various decades of history that I've lived through. It was enjoyable to see the young girls all excited about the dolls they were familiar with and also to see men accompanying their wives and girlfriends and being engaged in sharing memories of clothing styles, social conventions, and historical events. I was impressed to learn about the various faces and shapes now available for the dolls. While the museum restaurant is closed, the area has plenty of other options (I chose Wild Thaiger a few blocks west for a Thai lunch special under $12). read more

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Cool art. Small museum and you can probably see it all in about an hour. The infinity room is by far the coolest. It is actually very small and you can't spend more than a couple of minutes there. Very calming room Walk over to Giant coffee afterwards!! read more

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Best fun day of exploring ever! As an active museum seeker it is my favorite time to explore the way art can present itself through various creations. This art museum is a modern interpretation to everything; clothes, music, styling of function, and cinematic and lighting too. I spent hours enjoying the solitude and each nick and cranny of the building. So much fun! They have a small cafe with some yummy snacks and treats if you get hungry too. Keep an eye out through their website for the new artists as they have changes. read more

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This is a nice little art museum. I really enjoyed the relaxed, laid back atmosphere. There is a really nice collection and it had a ton of special exhibitions. The only complaint we had is someone was changing lights in a hall and that genie lift squealed horribly. SO loud and annoying Surely there is a better time to do that?? Anyway, it was a great day. Nice collections and a beautiful facility read more

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The exhibits were intricate and detailed. Some had some really neat parts to their exhibits like the lavender on the ground in the temporary exhibit. The handicapped door doesn't work.. would be nice if it did since I was on a knee scooter and saw a woman with her son pushing her around. Overall, I'd go back again when I can walk. It was hard to scoot around on my knee that long. My friend really enjoyed the Monet. She went in the light exhibit and loved it. I didn't go in as I was afraid the scooter would catch one of the strings but the video she showed me was cool. read more

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Phoenix Art Museum is such a beautiful and inspiring place to visit, with a calm and well-designed ambiance that makes exploring each gallery feel relaxing and immersive; the service is welcoming and helpful from the moment you walk in, and the quality and variety of exhibits make every visit enjoyable and worth the time; be sure to check out the photos if available because the artwork and displays look even more stunning in person and really show how thoughtfully everything is presented. read more

I love going to Art Museums as I have several Art Degrees, art feeds my soul! I enjoyed the Phoenix Art Museum, free entrance days and accessibility to Art us such a wonderful resource. Seriously, if you hadn't already been, do check it out. The different galleries contain a nice variety of permanent collections, modern, old masters, contemporary, digital etc. The Art Museum is a great place to have a date, meet a fellow person who enjoys looking art paintings, fashion and sculpture. Visiting friends, colleagues or family can enjoy something cultural when they tire of the typical top googled list of tourist things to do when in the Valley of the sun!! read more

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Great place to see some amazing art. I'm a big museum nerd. When I was a photography and art history student back at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, we did many field trips to this museum. I have written many papers on different exhibits that have passed through here for extra credit (students get in for free with an ID). My favorite part of the Phoenix Art Museum is the Norton Photography Gallery. I've seen some great black and white photos over the years in this gallery. The firefly room that is next door is pretty cool too. The Phoenix Art Museum opened in 1959. It has three levels and a sculpture garden outside. Devour Phoenix used to host their big culinary event of the year in the garden area before they outgrew it and relocated. Phoenix Art Museum is neighbors with Phoenix theater and share the parking lot with them (which can be a pain on busy nights). They do have a light rail station just outside the museum. Free days are late Wednesday afternoons. First Fridays offers voluntary-donation hours and reduced rates on certain exhibits. I've enjoyed some of the fashion exhibits that have been showcased here over the years including the Hollywood costume tour and the most recent Fearless Fashion exhibit. Some other favorites I've seen were the Teotihuacan, Cezanne, Ansel Adams, and Warhol exhibits. read more

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It's always a vibe here and the exhibits are breathtaking they even have pay what you wish Wednesday and evening events!!! I love this Museum read more

I really enjoy going to this art museum. My parents always get us "culture passes" from the public library for free admission, but I'd happy pay for my entrance. To cosmically balance out the scales, I extra treat myself to things from the art museum gift shop. There are so many architecturally beautiful hallways and alcoves and other structural spaces. The whole experience is art-filled. The permanent collection is varied and well-represented, and the special exhibits are so cool. When my parents and I were last there, a gallery attendant went above and beyond in explaining to my mom about the special exhibit, which included a piece of art on which one could walk. His shirt read "here to help," and WOW, did he! I find this art museum especially inspiring. It's large enough that you can definitely spend three hours in it, but not so large that you can't see everything. One of my favorite aspects of this art museum is their employee art showcase room. The staff is TALENTED! read more

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With company in town ranging in age from 5 to 70 it can be tough to find things to do that please everyone. But here you go- yep, our granddaughter enjoyed the museum immensely. We picked up the scavenger hunt sheet when we arrived and we ended up seeing just about the entire museum searching for the exhibits! Make sure to find the time to see the 'firefly' exhibit- wow- once we convinced her to step foot 'into' the exhibit, she LOVED it. That's all I'll say; but DO IT. She also loved the miniatures room - very cool. Once she 'won' by finding all the pieces, she raced to the front desk for her prize pin. She's been telling everyone she 'won the museum'. We then had a snack at the snack shop and enjoyed the beautiful weather in the gardens while she did some artistic work of her own in her coloring book. Truly a fun experience. read more

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What a great place to spend some time. So many beautiful works of art. The Fireflies exhibit, that in now on the first floor close to the gift shop, is trippy but so cool. The current (Nov 2023) fashion exhibit is excellent. Lots of attractive dresses, coats, jackets, and boleros focused on ballet. The fashion exhibits tend to be accessible to the normal person. Lots of fine clothing. The European art collection upstairs is also really nice. So many stunning artworks. The modern art collection is pretty big, but so many of them are 'theoretical' pieces that require an interpreter to make any sense of them. There is lots of room here, quiet places to sit and ponder the art. Nothing is crowded. A wonderful place of refuge from a world in chaos. read more

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