Arizona Museum of Natural History
Arizona Museum of Natural History
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Stand under a towering dinosaur or mammoth, pan for gold, experience a flash flood roaring down Dinosaur Mountain, or the rumble of an active volcano, and so much more. Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm Closed Monday and all federal and city holidays. Admission Prices $13.00 - Adults $10.00 - Seniors 65+ $8.00 - Students 13+ with ID $7.00 - Children 3-12 Free - Children 2 and under. $2 - EBT Card Holders (Must show ID & EBT CARD) EBT card holders can receive a discounted museum admission of $2 per person for up to 6 family members. Please present EBT card and valid form of ID when purchasing tickets or upon entry. The AzMNH offers this discounted rate through the Museums for All signature access program.
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Kathryn S
18 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
We really enjoyed the museum. So much to see. Not just about dinosaurs but also had a lot on local history and native cultures. The day we went there were 3 different school groups which did make the visit less enjoyable. We couldn’t do the gold panning or the outdoor activities, or visit the gift shop because there were too many kids. We would have spent more time on the displays and in the museum but it was difficult with all the kids running through and constantly in our way. Many of the activity displays are broken from all the kids which was disappointing. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable (although some were a little pushy, but it’s probably because we were attentive instead of all the kids).
Overall I highly recommend visiting, but I would call ahead and make sure there are no school groups scheduled if you want to be able to fully appreciate the museum.
Overall I highly recommend visiting, but I would call ahead and make sure there are no school groups scheduled if you want to be able to fully appreciate the museum.
Written March 17, 2023
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kayleeyawn001
Edmonton, Canada24 contributions
Dec 2019
They had some beautiful displays here with dinosaurs, fossils, gemstones and Indian artifacts. They also had a cool mining and jail exhibit. If you have kids, you can even pan for gold outside! This was well worth the money and even offers a discount for students.
Written January 9, 2020
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A R H
Sedona, AZ815 contributions
Jan 2020
This Hohokam Platform Mound site does not have a website of its own as it is controlled and operated by the Museum of Natural History. We were lucky enough to have 3 senior archaeological experts as well as the site's resident archaeologist on our visit, which allowed us to understand the site, which as it stands is basically a series of mounds. The interpretive plaques sited around the park give a good explanation of Mesa Grande and the Hohokam builders, however, the site has not been excavated or restored so difficult for the layman to fully appreciated and understand this second largest Hohokam Platform Mound site. A lovely park and good to know the history and culture of Hohokam is preserved and available to the public.
Written January 13, 2020
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Maria Granic
Mesa, AZ5 contributions
May 2022
We all liked to hear about various dinosaurs. The children liked to touch one of the dinosaurs (they were allowed to do so by one of the curators), watch some of the films upstairs in the nice chairs, and walk around to see the various gems. One of the most attractive places for the two- and four-year-olds was the playroom with so many types of toys. I would recommend it to people of all ages; it is a gem of a museum in Mesa!
Written June 11, 2022
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Michelle T
Pickering, Canada14 contributions
Apr 2022
At first I thought it was just a small museum without much to see but then realized it was bigger than I realized. It was a nice size to get around with a family without wearing everyone out. There were several interesting areas with exhibits on dinosaurs, Native American history and an outdoor area with gold panning. One area had a waterfall and simulated storms blowing through.
Written September 5, 2022
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Katie P
Lubbock, TX2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
We tried this museum while visiting Phoenix because of all the reviews saying it was fun for kids. I brought my 8 year old and 5 year old, and they didn’t love it. It’s a really well done museum, but if your kids are used to traditional children’s museums that are full of interactive exhibits, this isn’t for them.
Written June 10, 2022
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rmarie0789
Davison, MI19 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
We visited the museum on a Wednesday afternoon & had a great experience. My 1 and 2.5 year olds enjoyed the full experience, and were fascinated by all of the dinosaurs! The interactive area in the basement, dinosaur slides & tunnels, and outdoor digging were favorites. We actually wound up staying for over 2 hours, so we definitely got our money worth! If we lived in the area, we would definitely be back to visit again.
Written March 10, 2020
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Chrissa
Paris, France11 contributions
Mar 2020
We did not have very high expectations when we saw how inexpensive the entry fee was... but WOW! This place has so many dinosaurs. It was very easy to navigate with a whee chair and even spaces we thought would not be accessible were made large enough to accommodate a standard chair. Plenty of hands on activities to keep everyone busy, including panning for gold! The exhibit on mining was very well done and gave people a real sense of how dark and scary it was. I highly recommend this if you have kids. Or if you are an adult who loves dinosaurs, old west history, minerals and rocks, and to have fun. We were so excited to arrive when an archaeologist was present with a series of skulls and was answering questions about the evolution of humans.
Written March 12, 2020
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rdsm77
Tucson, AZ393 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Lots of dinosaur bones and fossils and minerals. It was a pretty cool museum with several levels. In the center of the building there is an exhibit showing dinosaurs in what their natural habitat would have looked like. There's supposed to be a "flood" about every half hour. Apparently we got there too late and missed it which was a shame because I thought that would be a fun thing to see. We did not do the gold panning. If you're into dinosaurs this place is a must see.
Written April 24, 2023
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zeus800
47 contributions
Dec 2019
This Museum is a do not miss when visiting Mesa, Arizona. My husband and I visited last year and enjoyed every moment. It was very busy but the displays are setup so that there is no crowding around the larger sets. Some of the animatronic sets are on a time schedule, so be sure to wait to see them. This is definitely a place to bring kids.
Written July 21, 2020
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Ailish K
Dublin, Ireland
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Written July 16, 2018
We were there for about 2 hours, maybe a little less. I had a 10, 7, and 4 year old with me.
Written July 16, 2018
Admission Prices:
$12 - Adults
$7 - Children 3-12
$10 - Seniors 65+
$8 - Students 13+ with ID
Free - Children ages 2 & younger
Prices for outings to stay overnight are more, but worth the price for the experience. You'd have to contact the Museum for the price and times of their overnights.
Written July 22, 2015
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