Pueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park, Phoenix
The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park is a great place to introduce kids to the Hohokam Culture, one of Arizona's early Indian peoples. Tour a replica of a Hohokam pithouse and adobe compound. Explore the ruins of an 800 year-old Hohokam ball court and platform mound. Participate in a hands-on workshop and simulated archaeology dig. And discover the Hohokam's knowledge of astronomy as well as their pottery and canal building skills.
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Getting there
The Pueblo Grande Museum is located at 4619 East Washington in Phoenix. The Museum is situated on the southeast corner of 44th Street and Washington.
Opening hours
Pueblo Grande Museum is open Monday through Saturday 9:00-16:45, Sunday 13:00-16:45. Guided tours of the museum are offered on Saturdays at 11:00 and 13:00 and Sundays at 13:30. Guided tours of the Hohokam irrigation canals in the Park of Four Waters take place at 10:00 on the last Saturday of each month from October to April. A variety of special events are scheduled throughout the year.
Fees
Admission charged. Children aged 6 to 17 are half price. Children under 6 years of age are free of change. Entrance is free to all on Sundays.
Contact details
Telephone +1 (602) 495 0901. Email pueblo.grande.museum.pks@phoenix.gov.
Things to keep in mind
Allow 90 minutes for your visit. Seasonal exhibits focus on archaeology, southwestern cultures, and contemporary American Indian art.
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