2022 Mesa Visitors Guide

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