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DIRECTORY<br />
Arts & culture<br />
MUSEUMS<br />
Arizona Commemorative<br />
Air Force Museum<br />
Located at Falcon Field<br />
2017 N Greenfield Rd, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-924-1940<br />
azcaf.org<br />
Hours of Operation:<br />
Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm<br />
Buckle up for the ultimate aerial experience<br />
“on a vintage military warbird. Take part in<br />
living history on a ride of a lifetime on planes<br />
that have seen real life combat during World<br />
War II. Aircraft options vary but the most<br />
popular flight by far is on the B-17 Flying<br />
Fortress, the Sentimental Journey. Open<br />
cockpit tours are also available for visitors not<br />
as keen to taking to the skies.<br />
» See ad on page 24<br />
Arizona Museum of Natural History<br />
53 N Macdonald, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-644-2230<br />
azmnh.org<br />
Hours of Operation:<br />
Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm<br />
Sun., Noon-5pm<br />
Nestled in the heart of downtown <strong>Mesa</strong>,<br />
this is the premier natural history museum<br />
of Arizona. A “must see” for dinosaur lovers,<br />
the main attraction is Dinosaur Mountain,<br />
with animatronic dinosaurs, a 3-story indoor<br />
waterfall and flash flood that happens<br />
every 30 minutes. Take a tour through time<br />
and have a selfie with a T.rex. If dinosaurs<br />
are not your interest then pan for gold,<br />
take a stroll through a mock village of our<br />
ancestral Sonoran Desert people, or discover<br />
civilizations further afield like the Maya or<br />
Aztec.<br />
» See ad on page 20<br />
Huhugam Ki Museum<br />
10005 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale<br />
480-362-6320<br />
srpmic-nsn.gov/government/culturalresources/<br />
hhkm/#museum<br />
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 9:30am-4:30pm<br />
June-Dec 2nd Saturdays, 9:30am-3pm<br />
Huhugam Ki, meaning “House of the<br />
ancestors,” describes the museum, which<br />
is constructed of adobe and desert plants.<br />
Exhibits share the unique heritage of the Salt<br />
River Pima-Maricopa people.<br />
i.d.e.a. Museum<br />
150 W Pepper Place, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-644-2468<br />
ideamuseum.org<br />
Hours of Operation:<br />
Tues.-Sat., 9am-4pm<br />
Sun., Noon-4pm<br />
Introduces children to the visual excitement<br />
and cultural enrichment provided by the fine<br />
arts. The environment is designed to spark<br />
the imagination, stimulate the mind and<br />
captivate the eye.<br />
» See ad on page 20<br />
<strong>Mesa</strong> Contemporary Arts Museum<br />
1 E Main St, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-644-6560<br />
mesaartscenter.com<br />
Hours of Operation:<br />
Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm<br />
Sun., Noon-5pm<br />
Free admission. Five-gallery visual arts<br />
complex featuring contemporary art<br />
from emerging and internationally<br />
recognized artists.<br />
» See ad on page 20<br />
<strong>Mesa</strong> Grande Cultural Park<br />
1001 N Date St, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-644-3075<br />
arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org<br />
Seasonal hours of operation.<br />
Ancient archaeological treasure in the middle<br />
of the city and is one of the most important<br />
prehistoric Hohokam sites in Arizona and on<br />
the National Register of Historic Places.<br />
<strong>Mesa</strong> Historical Museum<br />
2345 N Horne, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-835-2286<br />
mesahistoricalmuseum.com<br />
Hours of Operation:<br />
Tue–Sat 10am–4pm<br />
After getting its start in the 1940’s, the <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
Historical Museum was incorporated in 1966<br />
by citizens concerned about the preservation<br />
of <strong>Mesa</strong>’s rich history. The <strong>Mesa</strong> Historical<br />
Museum is dedicated to the exploring and<br />
preserving regional heritage.<br />
MIM — Musical Instrument Museum<br />
4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix<br />
480-478-6000<br />
mim.org<br />
Pueblo Grande Museum<br />
and Archaeological Park<br />
4619 E Washington St, Phoenix<br />
602-495-0901<br />
phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culturehistory/pueblo-grande<br />
PERFORMING ARTS<br />
The Duttons<br />
7420 E Main St. <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-840-6874<br />
theduttons.com/arizona<br />
Enjoy dinner and a show while listening to<br />
a variety of musical instruments including<br />
a violin, guitar, bass, banjo, and many<br />
others. Check out <strong>2022</strong> dates to schedule<br />
your musical dinner with a performance by<br />
international recording artists, The Duttons.<br />
» See ad on page 20<br />
Hale Centre Theatre<br />
50 W Page Ave, Gilbert<br />
480-497-1181<br />
haletheatrearizona.com<br />
MCC Theatre and Performing Arts Center<br />
1833 W Southern Ave<br />
1520 S Longmore, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-461-7172<br />
mesacc.edu/arts<br />
<strong>Mesa</strong> Amphitheatre<br />
263 N Center St, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-644-2560<br />
mesaamp.com<br />
Queen Creek Performing Arts Center<br />
22149 E Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek<br />
480-987-7469<br />
qcpac.com<br />
<strong>Mesa</strong> Arts Center<br />
1 E Main St, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-644-6500<br />
mesaartscenter.com<br />
<strong>Mesa</strong> Arts Center, owned<br />
and operated by the City of <strong>Mesa</strong>, is a<br />
unique, architecturally stunning facility<br />
located in the heart of downtown <strong>Mesa</strong>.<br />
Arizona’s largest multidisciplinary arts<br />
center is home to four theaters, five art<br />
galleries in the MCA Museum, and 14 art<br />
studios. Guests, patrons, and students<br />
come to <strong>Mesa</strong> Arts Center to enjoy the<br />
finest live entertainment, performances<br />
and festivals, world-class visual art<br />
exhibitions, and outstanding arts<br />
education classes.<br />
» See ad on page 20<br />
The Store at <strong>Mesa</strong> Arts Center<br />
1 E Main St, <strong>Mesa</strong><br />
480-644-6515<br />
mesaartscenter.com/thestore<br />
An artist’s cooperative gallery featuring<br />
original works of art for sale.<br />
<strong>Mesa</strong> Contemporary Arts Museum<br />
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