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Location and Mailing
Address:
35 N. Robson, Mesa, Arizona 85201
Directions
Admission:
General admission is $5.50 for everyone
over 1, and includes entry into the ArtVille
area and into the Art Gallery exhibits.
Admission
is free for
members
and those under the age of
one.
If
you would like to bring a group please see our
Groups and Tours page. The museum accepts
cash, checks and major credit cards.
Hours:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday, and noon through 4 p.m. Sunday.
Holiday Schedule:
Christmas Eve (Closed)
Christmas Day (Closed)
New Year's Eve (Closed)
New Year's Day (Closed)
Martin Luther King Day (Closed)
Easter 2008 (Closed)
Fourth of July (Closed)
Labor Day (Closed)
Veterans' Day (Closed if it falls on a Monday)
Thanksgiving (Closed)
Day after Thanksgiving (Open)
Parking:
Free. There are two public parking lots located
next to the facility and numerous street parking spaces available.
Additional parking is available at the
lot on the corner of Macdonald and Pepper Place,
as well as the City of Mesa parking lot on the
corner of Macdonald and First Street across from
Queen of Peace church. This fenced lot on the
corner of Macdonald and Pepper Place opens at
8:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m.
Schools and Groups:
Group admission is $4.00 per person. Organized groups over
ten people must call and reserve a space 5
days prior to their visit.
Educational programs that include guided
exhibition tours are available by reservation.
Please visit our
School and Groups page for more information.
Dining:
The museum offers the Family Zone with
several vending machines and a few tables
for snacking.
There are several nearby restaurants if you
wish to eat lunch or dinner. For more
information about local dining ask our front
desk staff. Food and drink are not allowed in
the galleries.
Accessibility:
The museum is wheelchair accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What does it cost to come in?
Admission is $5.50 per person.
Children under 12 months and
members
get in
free.
How is the museum funded?
The Arizona Museum for Youth is a
public/private partnership between the City of
Mesa and the Arizona Museum for Youth Friends,
Inc. Funding comes from these two organizations
and from admission costs, donations, grants,
memberships and proceeds from our Gallery Shop.
If you would like to support the museum, contact
Sunnee Spencer.
How many people are included in a
Primary Membership?
Four family members are included
in a
Primary Membership.
How long does it take to visit
the museum?
Plan
an average visit to the museum taking between
1.5 and 2 hours.
Where is the nearest ATM machine?
The nearest ATM is located at
US Bank on Main Street in Mesa.
Which age groups are appropriate
for visiting the museum?
All ages! The museum's target audience ranges from
0-12 years of age; however, we encourage art
experiences for lifelong learning at all ages.
Do you sell food? Where is the
nearest restaurant that kids will enjoy?
There are vending machines
located in the Family Zone for a light snack. There are many
kid-friendly restaurants that are within
blocks of the museum and a list of these
eateries is available at the museum's front
desk.
Where can I leave my
stroller?
The museum has a
designated area inside for parking strollers.
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