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Phoenix Art Museum vs Arizona Science Center
Both are praised by experts. Overall, Phoenix Art Museum scores significantly better than Arizona Science Center. Phoenix Art Museum comes in at 86 with recommendations from 7 publications such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Phoenix Art Museum
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1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Fodor's
"This museum is one of the most visually appealing pieces of architecture in the Southwest."
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Concierge
"With an expanded sculpture garden and the old gallery space still in top-notch condition, this institution can take several hours to explore."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Arizona's premier repository of fine art."
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Travel + Leisure
"Two ambitious expansions have transformed the museum into a showpiece of Desert Modernism."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"An orientation theater introduces the 14,000-work collection, which includes a rare reproduction of Gilbert Stuart's 1796 portrait, George Washington."
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Arizona Science Center
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600 East Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the popular Arizona Science Center , play with 300-odd hands-on exhibits, watch live demonstrations or take in the mysteries of the universe at the planetarium."
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Fodor's
"With more than 300 hands-on exhibits, this is the venue for science-related exploration."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This concrete monolith... has 350 hands-on exhibits, a five-story theater and cutting-edge planetarium."
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"Hands-on exhibits illustrating scientific principles; awesome weather theater and planetarium."
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Frommer's
"The kids can spend the afternoon pushing buttons, turning knobs, and interacting with all kinds of cool science exhibits at this downtown complex"
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