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Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1222
phxart.org
4.5 star rating based on 14 reviews

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Tue 10am-8pm Wed-Sun 10am-5pm First Fridays 6pm-10pm  
Status: Closed  
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Skydivers wear them. Mechanics wear them. Iconic musicians wear them. Even Olympic destined world-record breaking swimmers wear them. One for All, All for One: The Jumpsuit offers an unsurpassed 90 year exploration of this simple and highly versatile garment. From an original WWI women?s factory uniform created in 1918 to several couture pieces fresh from the runways of New York and Paris, this... more
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Thanks to a recent $50-million addition and courtyard renovation, the Phoenix Art Museum has finally become a cultural institution representative of the fifth largest city in the country. The new multilevel wing was designed to house large-scale pieces and the museum's modern art collection. With an expanded sculpture garden and the old gallery space still in top-notch condition, this... more
Posted by concierge on August 07, 2009

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A wonderful complement to the Phoenix Art Museum, this enviable cafe mesmerizes diners with all sorts of good things. The menu makes use of fresh, local ingredients, proffering sandwiches, salads, and a handful of main-course offerings. Among the options: Maryland crab cakes with remoulade sauce, pesto shrimp salad, strawberry chicken salad, and a pepper-crusted beef tenderloin sandwich.... more
Posted by 10best on October 22, 2008

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Find artistic diversions among greatness inside this downtown museum of art. Permanent displays in this facility include miniature interiors, as well as 20th century art. European, Asian, Spanish, and Western American are some of the other cultural exhibits featured. Interactive, hands-on activities are featured for kids in the new ArtWorks Gallery. Traveling displays are often included in the... more
Posted by wcities on May 09, 2008
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Museum admission is free on Thursdays.
Posted by Citysearch on April 27, 2009

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Dramatic museum highlights a diverse collection.

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In Short A $25 million face-lift, including expansions and renovations, doubled the size of this artistic edifice, allowing it to play host to more than 567,000 visitors a year. It holds nearly 16,000 pieces of art and can oblige a group of 400 for special events. Playing off its natural light, unusual shapes and spatial orientations, this museum is a piece of art in and of itself.... more
Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 26, 2008)

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This is one of the largest art museums in the Southwest, and within its labyrinth of halls and galleries is a respectable collection that spans the major artistic movements from the Renaissance to the present. Exhibits cover decorative arts, historic fashions, Spanish-colonial furnishings and religious art, and, of course, works by members of the Cowboy Artists of America. The collection of... more
Posted by frommers on April 05, 2007

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As Good as MOMA and the TATE

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As a museum buff, I was floored when i came to Phoenix Art Museum for the first time. The facility is outstanding. The collections amazing and the exhibitions top notch. The fashion gallery is better than any I've ever seen. And interestingly, each time i visit, I have a better experience than I have at MOMA or the Tate or any other museum. I even love the restaurant. If you visit Phoenix, you... more
Posted by Citysearch user on April 13, 2009, (Edited December 18, 2007)

Veru Impressive

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I am not a museum person adn rarely do I get to go to these things, but I was very impressed with this exhibit. It was actually very interesting and I was surprised by just how beautiful some of the work was.

If you are looking for something to do, this is very worthwhile and I would highly recommend seeing it. You certainly don't need tobe an art lover or religious studies fan to appreciate... more
Posted by Citysearch user on April 13, 2009, (Edited December 17, 2007)

Illuminated Manuscripts at the Phoenix Art Museum

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Forget the religious aspect of this show - the craftsmanship and artistry is worth it. The work is so good that you'll probably never have a chance again it see it like this.
Posted by Citysearch user on April 27, 2009, (Edited December 16, 2007)
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