Phoenix Art Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

1. Phoenix Art Museum

9.3
1625 N Central Ave (at E McDowell Rd.), Phoenix, AZ
Art Museum · 107 tips and reviews

ᴡ T.ᴡ Thompson: Loved the fireflies exhibit, this museum is becoming a great place to walk around and escape the heat!

Jen Pollack B.Jen Pollack Bianco: Airy space and nice flow and good exhibits.

Catie H.Catie Hahne: Awesome place to spend an evening. Wednesday nights are free! Great date night place. I love the fashion exhibit.

Arizona Science Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

2. Arizona Science Center

8.2
600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ
Science Museum · Copper Square · 99 tips and reviews

Shelby S.Shelby Slaughter: I've been going to the Science Museum for years. They have wonderful featured exhibits, and when Body World comes it is amazing! Great family and friend environment!

Catie H.Catie Hahne: They have amazing exhibits and have special engagement exhibits that are super interesting and really fascinating. I love spending a day here exploring and watching the shows they have in IMAX

Ethan W.Ethan Wang: I liked it, it's a pretty lovely 3 floor exhibit, a lot of interactive stuff, also a bug collection

Desert Botanical Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

3. Desert Botanical Garden

9.2
1201 N Galvin Pkwy (Btw McDowell Rd & Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
Botanical Garden · Camelback East · 146 tips and reviews

Ben B.Ben Boyd: A great place to enjoy the outdoors and view the different exhibits of plant species offered in our desert climate. Check for special tours like nightime flashlight tours or butterfly exhibits.

Tempe TourismTempe Tourism: The desert comes alive at the Desert Botanical Garden. Walk garden paths and discover all the flora & fauna that makes Arizona unique. Enjoy special exhibits, music concerts, wine tastings and more!

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: This is a really amazing place esp. in the springtime when the Spring Butterfly Exhibit is open. Bring sunscreen and comfy shoes, there's plenty of sun and walking here. Read more.

Heard Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

4. Heard Museum

8.8
2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Museum · 55 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Has more than 32,000 pieces of cultural and fine art. There are permanent exhibits, like the famous Barry Goldwater collection of Kachina Dolls, as well as special exhibit year-round.

kate c.kate crowley: See the exhibition POP! Pop Culture In American Indian Art! Its awesome. Read more.

Cassie A.Cassie Anderson: Heard is actually a great place to attend lectures or special events. An intimate venue in the round. A fantastic bonus to all the art and exhibitions for which the museum is known.

Musical Instrument Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

5. Musical Instrument Museum

9.2
4725 E Mayo Blvd (at N Tatum Blvd), Phoenix, AZ
Museum · Desert Ridge · 99 tips and reviews

Brendon B.Brendon Biegel: Take your time and enjoy the exhibits, then make your way to the Experience Gallery where you can actually try some instruments out. If possible see a performance in their auditorium.

JASON F.JASON FOWLER: If your in Phoenix Az this is a must stop. Musical instruments from every country. Well will go back we never made it through the whole exhibit.

Debby A.Debby Asberry-Chua: This is a very nice, seemingly very well-funded museum. It’s beautiful. The gift shop is dangerously good. The exhibits are a delight.

Phoenix Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

6. Phoenix Zoo

8.8
455 N Galvin Pkwy (btwn E McDowell & E Van Buren), Phoenix, AZ
Zoo · Camelback East · 206 tips and reviews

Melissa T.Melissa Tebow: Monkey Village is by far my favorite exhibit. Definitely a must see!

Rob M.Rob M: Squirrel Monkey exhibit was awesome.

Crystal T.Crystal Tilley: Soo much fun with kids we loved sting ray exhibit. But be warned u should bring lunch. We paid 14 dollars for chicken strip meal and drink ouch!

Arizona State Capitol is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

7. Arizona State Capitol

7.7
1700 W Washington St (at S 17th Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Capitol Building · Central City · 17 tips and reviews

Across Arizona ToursAcross Arizona Tours: When visiting the Capitol (First Floor) see the Exhibits: The Flagship of the Fleet, Life and Death of the USS Arizona. From the ship's extensive Silver Service on diplay in the Museum

Barbara Y.Barbara Young: ROC Taiwan Photo Exhibit April 2-15. 3rd Floor.

Chuck V.Chuck Via: Nice and cool place to get some history.

First Friday is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

8. First Friday

8.2
Downtown Phoenix (Roosevelt & 3rd st), Phoenix, AZ
Art Gallery · Downtown Phoenix · 31 tips and reviews

Alessandra R.Alessandra R: Free exhibits and good, cheap food every friday! Great way to explore new artists and their work.

Brian P.Brian Peraza: Lost leaf is great. Food trucks great. Art is great. Come down and have fun

BrandonAdamsonBrandonAdamson: can be hard to find a bathroom Read more.

Practical Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

9. Practical Art

8.0
5070 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Arts and Crafts Store · 11 tips and reviews

Meg H.Meg Herbert: If you're looking for the perfect + useable gift, visit the awesome women at PA! They offer you a cold beverage while you shop too :) also! Charity Pie Night + First Friday art exhibits!

Edward J.Edward Jensen: It's one of those stores that makes you happy that you live in Phoenix. Great stuff, friendly staff, and a wonderful atmosphere.

Tony A.Tony Arranaga: Fun house warming gifts, like the 'wine bottle' glasses!

Scottsdale Art Walk is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

10. Scottsdale Art Walk

7.8
Main Street, Phoenix, AZ
Art Gallery · 8 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Each week, Scottsdale Gallery Association members host special exhibits - many with artist receptions - and join together for an informal come-and-go “open house” throughout the district.

Josh A.Josh A: Highly recommended if you're into art. Lots of cool galleries across many different mediums. My favorite was Brennan Gallery.

Diane D.Diane Devlin: great exersize with wonderful vievs

The Greene House is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

11. The Greene House

8.4
15024 N Scottsdale Rd (at Kierland Commons), Scottsdale, AZ
New American Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Early in 2007, Greene House unveiled a new exhibition kitchen so passersby at Kierland Commons could watch the staff whip up the day's pastries and fresh pastas. Read more.

Laura R.Laura Ruppert: Delicious Calamari! Also includes fried veggies like zucchini, onions, carrots, green beans, and mushrooms!

Karina M.Karina Marshall: Kobe twin burgers are deelish

Children's Museum of Phoenix is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

12. Children's Museum of Phoenix

8.9
215 N 7th St (7th St and Van Buren), Phoenix, AZ
Museum · Central City · 50 tips and reviews

WhiteDino ..WhiteDino .Com: WhiteDino.com says this museum is full of color, activities, and hands on exhibits!

Emota A.Emota Abebe: Nice and clean. Excellent for children. Friendly.

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? Built in 1913, the museum’s building was formerly Monroe Elementary School. Among Monroe’s alumni was abstract artist Jackson Pollack. Read more.

Africa Trail is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

13. Africa Trail

8.4
Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, AZ
Zoo Exhibit · Camelback East · 1 tip

Ryan S.Ryan Svoboda: Wonderful place to see a few African creatures. Bring a hat and don't forget to see the lions!

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

14. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park

7.2
4619 E Washington St (btwn 44th St.& 202), Phoenix, AZ
History Museum · Camelback East · 10 tips and reviews

ryan t.ryan thouin: $6.00 admission. Depending on when you go, it can be crucially hot. Bring water and keep yourself hydrated for the walk around the park outside. They also have an inside exhibit.

IzaIza: Very interesting, short trip around pueblo ruins and interpretative exhibit indoors. Less than 1.5h. Convenient parking.

Brwnsgr 8.Brwnsgr 84: Cute little place. Has classes for kids

Civic Space Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Phoenix.

15. Civic Space Park

8.0
424 N Central Ave (at Taylor St.), Phoenix, AZ
Park · Copper Square · 77 tips and reviews

ASU's Downtown Phoenix CampusASU's Downtown Phoenix Campus: Don't forget to come out for First Fridays tonight, Oct. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Civic Space Park. Tonight's event is in partnership with ASU's Sixth 411 Gallery exhibition.

Emily T.Emily Timm: This is my favorite place for a lunch break. Fair Trade Cafe's outside patio is great for relaxing. Love the fountains!

Visit PhoenixVisit Phoenix: The 145-foot-tall aerial sculpture above you is called "Her Secret is Patience." The title comes from a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, who wrote "Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience."