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Scottsdale Center for the Arts
168 reviews
#1 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"The
museum
is quite small, but the art is out of this world and definitely worth a visit."
"Great view to stage from anywhere, Great
Gift Shop
"
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Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
615 reviews
#2 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"Great museum that has exhibits dedicated to cowboy life and Native American culture- beautiful western
fine art
, bronze collections, Hopi pottery, amazing cowboy collection, Paul Calle exhibit, Will James exhibit."
"A fine collection of sculptures, paintings, posters, artifacts, rotating exhibits, and
pottery
designed to educate and enlighten visitors about the old west and it's history, culture, myths and role of Native Amer..."
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Penske Racing Museum
329 reviews
#3 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"Very nice collection of race
cars
with information about each Excellent location and displays are well-maintained as is building Be sure to visit the dealerships and look at the newer production models"
"The
museum
is free to the public and also includes a cafe with breakfast and lunch options and a boutique that offers a variety of Penske racing merchandise, books and clothing apparel for men, women and children,..."
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Main Street Arts District
212 reviews
#4 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"The Scottsdale Main Street Arts District is a great place to enjoy some of the best
Southwest Art
anywhere."
"I
love art
as area has remarkable galleries that will provide a day of viewing some of the best art regardless of your taste."
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Cosanti
371 reviews
#5 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"It is peaceful, the wind chimes are absolutely amazing, and they even have a
gift shop
on the premises."
"The smooth
architecture
all around us felt very soothing and calming."
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Celebration of Fine Art
79 reviews
#6 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"If you love seeing the largest
collection
of the finest of artists, head to the unique venue of the Celebration of Art on N. Scottsdale Road."
"This is an amazing
collection
of talented artists, displaying their work and in many cases, working on new pieces right in their booth."
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Wonderspaces Arizona
61 reviews
#7 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"Lot of great photo and video ops! Staff is super friendly and helpful, both explaining the
exhibits
and taking photos."
"It’s just so much fun to walk around the galleries to “experience “ magical, immersive, and interactive
art pieces
."
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Scottsdale Historical Museum
61 reviews
#8 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"Located in Old Town Scottsdale’s
Civic Center
, a brief and free tour of this Historical Society building (The Little Red Schoolhouse, circa 1910) brings visitors quickly up to speed on the origins and growth of Sc..."
"My uncle is a farmer in Wisconsin and he was blown away by how little everyone paid for land less than 100 years ago, lots of
history
here in a small place"
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Marshall Way Arts District
70 reviews
#9 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"Thursday evening becomes a perfect evening when spent at the Scottsdale
Gallery Walk
."
"Enjoyable
Gallery Walk
"
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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
167 reviews
#10 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"You need to do some advance reading about James Turrell to have some pre understanding of his art work present here as a permanent installation Please do that The
museum
itself currently has a show on video art- y..."
"They had really nice
exhibits
and interactive displays which kids had fun with."
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Arizona Fine Art EXPO
14 reviews
#11 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"There are such amazing pieces
on display
and for sale...painted art, sculpture art (glass, metal, clay, wood, etc.), handcrafted jewelry and handbags, etc., etc."
"A hundred artists working in a monster size tent creating gorgeous fine art! Everything from paintings to
jewelry
to sculpture and wood working."
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Elan Wollitzer Gallery
42 reviews
#12 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
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Scottsdale Model Railroad Historical Society
13 reviews
#13 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"We have been visiting McCormick Railroad
Park
since 1995 and continue to visit every time we are here from the UK."
"A
great place for all ages
come early in the morning before their crowds"
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Grey Wolf Gallery
17 reviews
#14 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"There were such
beautiful pieces
here."
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American Fine Art, Inc.
28 reviews
#15 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"I’m a Master Docent at the Phoenix Art Museum and this is by far my favorite
gallery
in Old Town Scottsdale."
"The
gallery
in Scottsdale has has thought provoking high quality art displayed beautifully."
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Crazy Horse Gallery
9 reviews
#16 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"Actually, it's a very nice gallery in Old Town Scottsdale, with a lot of
jewelry
to choose from, hand-made, some interesting and unconventional designs, too."
"When we first entered the crazy horse gallery in Scottsdale we were mesmerized by all the wonderful
art
."
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King Galleries
4 reviews
#17 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"Equally important, the gallery treats all of the
artists
with the same curtesy and respect and this is evident in the excellent relationships they have with the great folks that bring in their art."
"Good day to everyone, please checkout the art exhibits that are highlighted in the "KING"
gallery
, Creations of love I've attached just a few so if you are in Scottsdale visit the place."
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The Legacy Gallery
6 reviews
#18 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
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Fiesta Bowl Museum
13 reviews
#19 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"It is not very large, but gives a great
history
of the beginnings of the Fiesta Bowl up to current time."
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Bodies Revealed
14 reviews
#20 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
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Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs
37 reviews
#21 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
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Huhugam Ki Museum
8 reviews
#22 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"A great opportunity to learn the
history
and traditions of Native Americans, along with different social issues, they are facing in the modern world."
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Anticus
3 reviews
#23 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"Now you find a carefully selected array of books neatly held by unique sculptured bookends and complimentary
art
pieces."
"But what if I said that this magical place also hides a
bookstore
within and around that amazing art?"
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Expressions Gallery
3 reviews
#24 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
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Surprise Your Eyes
4 reviews
#25 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"This exhibit has interactive, 3-D illustrations for participants to take some really fun
photos
."
"I had three kids to work with, so we spent an hour in there taking silly pics, serious
photos
, etc. Play with your cell phone filter."
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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
7 reviews
#26 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
"I had an amazing time learning about the titanic
history
and if you come to AZ come here.It was super fun."
"I enjoyed all that was displayed along with the
history
."
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Signature Gallery
2 reviews
#27 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
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Candytopia Scottsdale
1 review
#28 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
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Sissoko Tribal Art Gallery
1 review
#29 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
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Mainview Gallery
1 review
#30 of 48 Museums in Scottsdale
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What are the best places for museums in Scottsdale?
These places are best for museums in Scottsdale:
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Penske Racing Museum
Wonderspaces Arizona
Main Street Arts District
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
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Which places provide the best museums in Scottsdale for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Scottsdale:
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Scottsdale Historical Museum
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs
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Which places provide the best museums in Scottsdale for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Scottsdale:
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Penske Racing Museum
Main Street Arts District
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Celebration of Fine Art
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Which places provide the best museums in Scottsdale for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Scottsdale:
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Bodies Revealed
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Which places provide the best museums in Scottsdale for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Scottsdale:
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Penske Racing Museum
Main Street Arts District
Cosanti
Scottsdale Historical Museum
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