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Arizona Museum of Natural History vs Orpheum Theater
Both are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Arizona Museum of Natural History is the choice of most reviewers compared to Orpheum Theater. Arizona Museum of Natural History comes in at #6 in Phoenix with endorsements from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
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Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
53 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa, AZ 85201
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Fodor's
"Kids young and old get a thrill out of the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the state at this large museum where you can also pan for gold and see changing exhibits from around the world."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located in the neighboring city of Mesa, this kid-friendly museum explores the Arizona’s natural and cultural history with plenty of hands-on, interactive, sound-and-light, try-this-on exhibits."
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"The history of Arizona and the world is relayed through such activities as gold-panning, viewing old caves and the Peralta Stone maps."
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Travel + Leisure
"Explore the Southwest’s rich natural and cultural history, from sparkly minerals and prehistoric fossils to a reconstructed Native American village and territorial jail."
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Frommer's
"This is one of the best museums in the Valley, and its wide variety of exhibits appeals to people with a range of interests. There are some animated dinosaurs...there’s also a Hohokam village."
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Orpheum Theater
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
203 West Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Fodor's
"The Spanish-colonial Orpheum Theatre, built in 1927 and renovated throughout the '90s, is a glamorous theater showcasing ballet, theater, and film festivals."
Travel + Leisure
"Even if there isn’t a show scheduled at this historic 1929 theater and former vaudeville house, take a free, guided tour of the renovated facility."
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Afar Magazine
"Makes for a beautiful architectural experience, and is a fantastic place to watch a show, or even take a tour."
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