About
Features a monsoon storm simulation with lightning, dinosaurs, and outdoor gold panning. Described as a hidden gem and compared to the Smithsonian.
Why go
- Feels like you're in washington dc
- Favorite museum in arizona
- Hidden gem of arizona museums
Must try
- Monsoon storm simulation with lightning
- Dinosaur exhibits and replicas
- Outdoor gold panning
- Old west jail exhibit
- Superstition mountain mining area
Pro tips
- 20 Mins from phoenix in downtown mesa
- Get tickets on the weekend
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (5180 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 12–5 pm |
Phone: +1 480-644-2230