Culture Passes

The Arb at Flagstaff

An arboretum for visitors who want to learn more about the native plants and animals found in northern Arizona.

Arcosanti

In 1970, The Cosanti Foundation began building Arcosanti, an ambitious project envisioned as an experiment in living frugally and with a limited environmental footprint, 70 miles north of Phoenix.

Arizona Heritage Center

Tucked against the beautiful Papago Park preserve, the Arizona Heritage Center is an oasis in the desert. In the heart of the Valley of the Sun, take the family to discover how the sprawling Phoenix metropolis began. Exhibits include a World War II AT-6 training airplane and a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of Roosevelt Dam.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium in Tucson.

Besh Ba Gowah

Offers visitors a chance to explore the village ruins, a museum that houses a large collection of Salado pottery and artifacts, and botanical gardens.

Cave Creek Museum

The Cave Creek Museum works to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area.

Closed June 1 - Sept. 30

Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve

The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve is a 47-acre nature preserve featuring over 1500 Hohokam, Patayan, and Archaic petroglyphs visible on 500 basalt boulders. Escape the city on a self-guided quarter-mile nature trail featuring petroglyphs, native desert plants, and animals in their natural habitat.

Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden has over 140 acres of garden, 55 of them under cultivation and more than 50,000 plant displays showcased in outdoor exhibits.

Desert Caballeros Western Museum

The Museum welcomes and enriches diverse audiences by inspiring an appreciation of the art and history of the American West through creative exhibitions and educational programs that preserve the West's cultural legacy.

Gilbert Historical Museum

Gilbert Historical Museum is a repository of artifacts chronicling the towns rich history, inviting visitors to explore the past, experience the present, and imagine the future.

Heard Museum

Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard Museum successfully presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty and vitality of traditional and contemporary art.

Lowell Observatory

For more than 125 years, Lowell Observatory has connected people to the universe, through education, exploration and discovery. The mission of Lowell Observatory is to pursue the study of astronomy, especially the study of our solar system and its evolution; to conduct pure research in astronomical phenomena; and to maintain quality public education and outreach programs to bring the results of astronomical research to the general public.

Phippen Museum

The Phippen Museum is named after local artist and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen. It presents museum quality Western art exhibits, educational opportunities and unique art events for visitors of all ages. It features artifacts, photos, artwork, a working chuck wagon and the Arizona Rancher and Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Phoenix Art Museum

Located in the Central Corridor of a bustling, desert metropolis, Phoenix Art Museum has opened doors to world-class exhibitions, its comprehensive collections, and meaningful moments of learning and connection for 60 years.

Reid Park Zoo

Reid Park Zoo features over 300 animals including elephants, lions, anteaters, giraffe, rhino, zebra, squirrel monkeys, meerkats and more.

River of Time Museum

The importance of water in the desert to us today and the fascinating history of the Lower Verde Valley region is the focus of the interactive museum and exploration center.

S'edav Va'aki Museum

Consists of an interpretive trail which travels around the remains of the prehistoric Hohokam people's ballcourt and platform.

Closed May 19 - Sept. 24

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

A museum located in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to contemporary art, architecture, and design.

Sedona Heritage Museum

Exhibits include local history of pioneers, western film-making in Sedona, cowboy and ranch life, vintage vehicles, orchard and fruit processing equipment, art, and wine-making.

Superstition Mountain Museum

The Superstition Mountain Museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region.

University of Arizona Museum of Art

The museum houses works by renowned artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun.

Verde Valley Archaeological Center

The Center is the only organization in the Verde Valley region dedicated to the care, management and use of archaeological artifacts found throughout the Verde Valley region.

Western Spirit

Scottsdale's Museum of the West. Old West. New West. True West. Discover the rich history and culture of the American West. Immerse yourself in art, artifacts, and exhibits.