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Art Museums • Theater & Performances
Downtown Scottsdale
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- Rachel BottomsPhoenix, AZ215 contributionsI am a Scottsdale local, and this museum has been on my list for years! We finally had an opportunity to visit during Scottsdale’s Western Week this year, and it was wonderful!
We spent about an hour here with our girls, and I highly recommend doing the scavenger hunt if you visit with kids. It kept my 7 year old engaged the whole time as we walked through each exhibit to answer all of the scavenger hunt questions. My 5 year old spent most of her time in the family area of the gallery, where they have coloring stations, a Candyland-type game, puzzles, and a giant optical-illusion wall mural where you can literally step into the painting.
Without kids, I could’ve spent several hours here perusing their incredible western art and artifact collection, but I’m looking forward to visiting again with my children during next years’ Western Week!Written February 1, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SnappleSpiceNew York City, NY651 contributionsI was surprised to find this location is actually within a mall. The exhibits were all pretty interesting and fun to experience, although a bit pricey. I would have preferred to attend during a time reserved only for adults, as many of the exhibits are interactive and I personally would have enjoyed them more without the presence of loud kids. I love that there is a bar located at the entrance, and that you can enjoy a beverage as you wander through. The souvenir glass (with drink purchase) is a nice touch too!Written January 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GastroEclecticoPhoenix, AZ1,718 contributionsSummer is our museum expeditions time of the year. In Arizona, especially the Valley of the Sun, el sol gets pretty darn hot so one scampers towards activities that are mostly indoors and undercover, so Museums, Art Exhibits, Galleries and other indoor events are the natural solution to our annual dilemma. This week we decided on a museum, especially one we had not had the opportunity of previously visiting, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (fondly known as SMoCa). I was fascinated with its mission to show design, modern works of art as well as architecture within the spacious confines of its four galleries. Although a relatively small museum is set up and layout is nicely created. We were glad we could experience the art and styles of Carolina Anibar-Fernadez: Oleaje and Dorothy Fratt’s: Color Mirage exciting and poignant exhibits during our visit. The Roelof Knol: the space in between and his paper shape optical and visual art was fanciful and intriguing. Before we left, we stopped off at their shop. Their gift shop, although not huge, has some very interesting and unique items to offer, we obviously purchased an artistic yet functional and decorative art set. SMoCa is not only a great place to come in and cool off, but it will enlighten the senses, open your curiosity and inspire you to seek more, more art, and spur the imagination. Kudos to the staff and volunteers.Written July 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- An0nyMsTucson, AZ1,612 contributionsIf you're visiting SMoCA (the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art) next door, see if there's an exhibition at the Center Space gallery here. I visited mid-day; the gallery was wide open with an exhibition of exceptional high school artists from across "The Valley" (as people here call the Phoenix area).
The inside of building is worth a look, too.Written August 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.