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Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.

A small town built just for kids ages 5 and younger.
Arizona Museum for Youth

Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.
"Extreme Pets"

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. every Sun. from May 27 until September 9

Dorothy Gale contended that there's no place like home. But if we recall correctly her extended dream sequence that included a trip to Oz, it would...
3 for Free

First Sun. of every month

Admission to the museum and nearby Mesa Contemporary Arts and Arizona Museum of Natural History is free from noon to 5 p.m.

2010 | Best Children's Museum

Yes, we know, there's another children's museum in town. And we've been there, and it's cool. But this year, we want to make sure you know about the Valley's original museum for kids, Arizona Museum for Youth. In our estimation, this is what a children's museum should be. There are some play elements, which we think is terrific, but there are also engaging, educational exhibits. Our kids are still talking about the Jim Henson-inspired exhibit AMY brought to town years ago, and they almost... More »
2005 | BEST PLACE TO BUY A KID BIRTHDAY GIFT

The wonderful assortment of books and fun-but-educational toys in this gift shop is the most thoughtful part of the Arizona Museum for Youth. We particularly appreciated the cuddly staffers at the gift shop who, unlike the museum guards, were friendly and encouraged our kids to browse and touch toys. We understand the need to protect precious art, certainly, but why put precious art in a children's museum There are few places in the world where kids don't have to hear, "Don't touch! Stay... More »

Drawn Together

By Melissa Fossum | Thu, October 13, 2011

Things you likely miss from your long gone childhood: pretending to be a superhero (without catching judgmental stares), melodramatically avoiding ever-present cooties, and devoting entire Saturday mornings to animated features - likely courtesy o... More »
Letter Rip

By James Ward | Thu, June 29, 2000

Have you ever seen a child wandering through a gallery stop short in front of a work of art and exclaim, "Whoa! Cool!"? If you haven't, then you have never been to Mesa's Arizona Museum for Youth. On June 16, the nationally recognized kids' museum... More »

2010 | Best Children's Museum