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Arizona Museum of Natural History / Dinosaur Museum

Go back in time at the Arizona Museum of Natural History. We came here for the first time for a birthday party and have been going ever since. Lots of people refer to this as the dinosaur museum but there is so much more than just dinosaurs! It is a little bit of a drive for us since we live in Phoenix but it is worth the drive.

You walk into the lobby and are welcomed by a large wholly mammoth dinosaur and a fish tank with turtles. Check in at the front desk and don’t forget to grab a baggie for panning for gold later.

The first stop is the Dino zone with a mini playground with a slide.

Next head back in time to the Wild West-

  • Pan for gold and rubies in the real mining sluice. Prepare to get your hands dirty and feet wet!
  • Mine tour- If you dare, take a tour of the Lost Dutchman mine with twists and turns and even real artifacts from the mining heyday in Arizona.
  • Visit the territorial jail- This is the real jail from the 1880’s. See how outlaws served their time back then.
  • Dig for bones- Slide down to walk into the archeological dig site. Its right past the mining sluice. Take a brush and see if you can find hidden bones.
After all the is there is still another half of a museum! Sometimes we can only make it through this half depending on how much time we have. The other half has 3 floors each with a specific theme. We usually start on the top floor and walk down the ramp through each floor. There are also stairs and elevators to get places faster.

Middle Floor- Dinosaur Floor

From the lobby you walk back in time to a three-story indoor waterfall on Dinosaur Mountain with animated dinosaurs. See a flash flood on the mountain, and watch volumes of water cascade down three stories approximately every 23 minutes! You can even spotlight each dinosaur on the mountain and learn more about them.

Dinosaur Hall is filled with awe-inspiring dinosaur skeletons. Roar along with this massive and awe inspiring dinosaurs.

Dino Hall/ Dino Wall
Ancient Cultures and Native American Culture Floor- Top Floor

This floor has amazing artifacts that I love looking at and learning about and 3 interactive kids activities.

  • Pretend bead making
  • Mayan block building and
  • Rug pattern weaving

Space Zone (That’s what I call it) /Orgins Hall

In a galaxy far, far away…or right in the museum. Check out real meteorites and see stars. My kids love to touch a real meteorite that can from space. I always love having fun while learning and this area is perfect for that mix. It also shows a number of stones and gems which for my rock lover son is great.

Exploration Zone

This area is filled with tons of hands on activities.

  • Fishing for dinosaurs
  • Reading nook with books
  • Create fossil drawing
  • Dinosaur play zone filled with play dinosaurs
  • Get up close and personal with Maya the Nothronychu (a life size dinosaur)

Address and Admission

53 N. Macdonald
(One block north of Main St.)
Mesa, AZ 85201

There is plenty of parking on the street and in free public parking areas around the Museum. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm. Closed on Monday.

  • $10 Adults
  • $7 Children 3-12
  • $8 13+ Students with ID
  • Children under 3 Free

Filed Under: Things To Do Phoenix Tagged With: Arizona, Arizona Museum of Natural History, Dinosaur Museum, Kids Activites, Phoenix, Phoenix Kids, Phoenix Museum, Things to Do Phoenix

Arizona Science Center

Discover a world of science and technology at the Arizona Science Center. I love all the hands on experiences at the Arizona Science Center. With over 300, you are sure to find plenty that your family, both kid and adults, will enjoy. It is 4 floors of activities and we have been going since Jack was 2. As he has grown up find more and more places to learn and play. I would not say it is geared to younger kids but they have parts that anyone under five will enjoy. Also, make sure and check your local library for the Culture Pass which will get you TWO FREE tickets to the Arizona Science Center.

Water Works

  • As you walk in the water works areas is our first stop. You can get wet here so beware you may want to end with this if it’s not warm out. This area is filled with plastic balls that launch with water pressure or you can throw them into the water tornado, or even make music with the water. We usually have to spend at least 20 minutes playing here!

Build A House

  • Next up is the building area which shows how houses are built. Kids build with giant blue blocks making their own house. There is even a playhouse already built for the 4 and under crew.

W.O.N.D.E.R Room

  • There is an entire giant body room that shows how the body works with an actual stomach slide that burps as you slide and and nose that sneezes when you throw balls into it! These are just a few of the fun interactive activities my kids love. There is even a tiny ball pit that explains blood flow. Last time we were there they had a squid dissection which was a big hit!

Get Charged Up!

  • Onto the next floor. There is one room that my kids LOVE. It has a bed of nails you lie(you have to try it to understand), tug of war, spinning area and climb wall. All of these explain gravity, pressure, and other important science lessons but my kids don’t even know they are learning. This is our favorite room.

Forces of Nature and Technology

  • Floor 3 is “Forces of Nature”!  As you can guess it’s about nature. Again, tons of fun hands on exhibits including one that lets the kids get their hands dirty which is always my kids favorite! They build dams with sand and then water flows down showing them how waterways and dams work. There is also an open air show you stand in the middle that goes through all the forces of nature like rain, earthquake, fire. 
  • There is a technology based room on this floor that my kids aren’t too interested in so we don’t spend too much time in there. You can play with aliens and make you face look distorted! More about coding etc. but I’m sure we will grown into that room.

Solar and BUG Floor

  • Solar Floor is located on the 4th floor which shows how recycling and earth saving tips. However what we love is a huge bug collection! This is perfect for any insect lover.

Special Exhibits and Add Ons

  • There is usually a special exhibit visiting the Science Center. We have seen giant bugs, mummies and played in a cosmic playground. These usually cost extra but depending on the exhibit it may be worth it.
  • There is a planetarium which plays movies but we haven’t experienced it yet since my kiddos can’t sit quiet that long. But I’m sure it’s fun! 

Admission and Hours

  • Hours- 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
  • 602-716-2000

Online Price

Adults (18+) $18 | Child (3-17) $13
Children 2 and younger are free

Walk-Up Price

Adults (18+) $19.95 | Child (3-17) $14.95
Children 2 and younger are free


Filed Under: Things To Do Phoenix Tagged With: Arizona Science Center, crockpotandflipsflops, Free Tickets, Kids Activites, Phoenix Kids, Science Center

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