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Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum

One mile southwest of the City of Globe, Arizona, stand the ruins of the ancient Salado people who occupied the site nearly 800 years ago.

This ancient village is known today as Besh Ba Gowah. The term was originally given by the Apaches to the early settlement of Globe. Roughly translated, the term means “place of metal.”

The partially restored ruins, along with the adjacent museum provide a fascinating glimpse at the lifestyle of the people who occupied this region over two centuries before Columbus discovered the “New World.”

Besh Ba Gowah offers visitors a chance to explore the ruins, a museum that houses a large collection of Salado pottery and artifacts, botanical gardens, and a gift shop.

Cave Creek Museum

The Cave Creek Museum is located in Cave Creek, Arizona, and 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 through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is open October through May annually. 

Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden is here to help you enjoy the beauty of the desert and care about it. With over 140 acres of garden, 55 of them under cultivation and more than 50,000 plant displays showcased in outdoor exhibits, the Desert Botanical Garden is one of only 24 botanical gardens accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Gilbert Historical Museum

Originally opened as Gilbert Elementary School in 1913, the Gilbert Historical Museum, HD SOUTH, is the oldest building still standing in Gilbert and is the only one on the National Register of Historic Places.

Heard Museum

Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals. Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard 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. The Heard Museum sets the standard for collaborating with American Indian artists and tribal communities to provide visitors with a distinctive perspective about the art of Native people, especially those from the Southwest.

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.

S'edav Va'aki Museum

S’edav Va’aki Museum opened in 1929 and consists of two-thirds of a mile of interpretive trail which travels around the remains of the prehistoric Hohokam people’s ballcourt and platform. The Museum is run by the City of Phoenix, and Phoenix was the first city in the nation to hire a City Archeologist to help curate the Musuem and site. The site appears to have been settled sometime before A.D. 500 and was abandoned around 1450 for reasons not quite known.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

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

Superstition Mountain Museum

The Superstition Mountain Historical Society was formed on December 27, 1979. We are a non-profit organization, organized to collect and preserve the history and legends of Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, and to support research, education and publications involving the region. The Superstition Mountain Museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region.

River of Time Museum & Exploration Center

Settlers in Arizona have depended on precious water from sources like the Verde River for centuries. The importance of water in the desert to us today, and the fascinating history of the Lower Verde Valley region is the focus of this interactive museum and exploration center.