Experts' Choice Award Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
What the experts agree on
Will Bruder's striking modern building houses ambitious contemporary art exhibitions in Old Town Scottsdale, highlighted by James Turrell's stunning sky-framing installation. The beautifully curated shows span art, design, and architecture in
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Another beautiful Arizona building, and the art within is like the cherry inside a chocolate." Full review
Afar Magazine "features an edgy slate of art, design, and architecture shows." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In an effort to lure non-museum types, this trendsetting institution began sponsoring SMoCA Nights a few years back." Full review
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Arrive early to avoid the crush; the dress code is definitely glam.
Travel + Leisure "The museum’s highlight: James Turrell’s “Knight Rise,” an outdoor art installation that frames the changing colors of Scottsdal’s sky through an oculus in a concrete dome. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "An oasis of modern art in cowboy country, SMoCA delivers an ever-changing lineup of stellar contemporary exhibitions, beautifully curated in a series of galleries that once housed a movie theater." Full review
Where "Modern art, architecture and design works are showcased in a building redesigned by Arizona-based architect Will Bruder." Full review
Frommer's "Highly eclectic and ambitious changing exhibitions fill the three large galleries of this modern structure, designed by Will Bruder, who did the Burton Barr Library downtown" Full review
Fodor's "SMoCA, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is often referred to as a "museum without walls." There's a good museum store here for unusual jewelry and stationery, posters, and art..." Full review
