{"id":11669,"date":"2012-05-10T11:55:37","date_gmt":"2012-05-10T18:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=11669"},"modified":"2012-05-10T11:58:43","modified_gmt":"2012-05-10T18:58:43","slug":"celebrate-international-museum-day-with-phoenixs-best-museums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/art-music\/celebrate-international-museum-day-with-phoenixs-best-museums\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate International Museum day with Phoenix&#8217;s best museums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1977, International Museum Day is recognized around the world on May 18 to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society.<\/p>\n<p>What better way to support the local art scene but by culturally enriching yourself? These great Valley museums are the perfect when-in-doubt options for family outings, dates or simply catching up with a friend while viewing some beautiful art.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/25001232\/Phoenix-Art-in-Arizona-Art-Museum.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11670 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  title=\"Phoenix-Art-in-Arizona-Art-Museum\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/25001232\/Phoenix-Art-in-Arizona-Art-Museum-80x51.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"550\"  height=\"350\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/25001232\/Phoenix-Art-in-Arizona-Art-Museum.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/25001232\/Phoenix-Art-in-Arizona-Art-Museum.jpg 550w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/25001232\/Phoenix-Art-in-Arizona-Art-Museum-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/25001232\/Phoenix-Art-in-Arizona-Art-Museum-380x242.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/25001232\/Phoenix-Art-in-Arizona-Art-Museum-80x50.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><em>The Phoenix Art Museum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phxart.org\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Phoenix Art Museum<\/strong><\/a> <strong>(Also known as: PAM)<\/strong><br \/>\nHousing more than 17,000 works of art in its permanent collection from American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern\/contemporary, Western American and Fashion Design genres, the Phoenix Art museum is a haven for local and national art enthusiasts. Traveling exhibitions are continually refreshed, covering a wide range of artistic tastes. Currents include \u201cAnd the Land Grew Quiet: New Work by Matthew Moore\u201d; \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/art\/escape-to-the-sea-at-phoenix-art-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sea<\/a>\u201d in fashion design gallery; the photography of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/art\/review-w-eugene-smith-exhibit\/\" target=\"_blank\">W. Eugene Smith<\/a>; and \u201cGustave Baumann: Artisan Printmaker of the Southwest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smoca.org\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art<\/strong><\/a> <strong>(Also known as: SMoCA)<\/strong><br \/>\nSMoCA is known for combining a mix of contemporary and modern art, architecture, and design.<strong> <\/strong>Solo and group exhibitions by local and international artists in the contemporary realm include photographer Kiki Smith, architects Annie Han + Daniel Mihalyo of Lead Pencil Studios, installation artist Rivane Neuenschwander, and local artist Jon Haddock, who have shown their work within the last year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.themim.org\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Musical Instrument Museum<\/strong><\/a> <strong>(Also known as: MIM)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis musical haven exhibits more than 15,000 musical instruments and artifacts from all over the world, categorized by the geographic and cultural regions in which they\u2019re played. Concerts, workshops and programs relating to the diversity of music are also offered at the MIM Music Theater.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Children\u2019s Museum of Phoenix<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nHands-on interactive exhibits engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of both children an their accompanying parents\/guardians. Everything the creative kid\u2019s heart desires is at the Children\u2019s Museum of Phoenix, where kids can snack at the Texture Caf\u00e9, navigate your way through Noodle Forest, or relax and share a story in the Book Loft.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heard.org\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Heard Museum<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe Heard Museum houses a rich collection of Native American history, stories, and artwork that has molded Phoenix\u2019s history. Learn about other Native tribes across the country though their intricate crafts and handiworks. Be sure to also check out the Berlin Gallery that takes a more modern approach. 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