Whenever someone talks about educational places in Phoenix for kids to have fun, most of the time an outdoor place comes to mind. Although Phoenix has many outdoor places to take your kids, it is also full of museums that combine learning and fun, and a lot of indoor places where your kids can stay all day long and they will not want to leave. Check out these indoor educational places in Phoenix that your kids will love and adults will enjoy as well!
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150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
IDEA Museum
Kids love visiting the IDEA Museum, and so do adults! It inspires all ages of kids to experience the world through art, science, creativity, technology, and imagination. There are many art and hands-on activities that aim to support early learning, creative thinking, and engage families. The entire family can...2
1300 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
AZ Heritage Center
The entire family will have an excellent time at this interactive museum with permanent and changing exhibits!3
9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
Butterfly Wonderland
Prepare to have a magical and unique experience at the largest indoor butterfly conservatory in America!4
215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
Children's Museum of Phoenix
The Children's Museum of Phoenix is very popular among families as it's the perfect place for kids to learn and have a good time! This place of imagination, inspiration, and creativity is designed for children ages birth to 10.5
6101 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
Hall of Flame
At the Hall of Flame Museum and the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, the whole family will enjoy an acre of fire history exhibits, over a 100 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display, which date from 1725 to 2004.6
2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Heard Museum
If you want to spend time with the family learning about American Indian history, the Heard Museum is a great choice!7
4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA
MIM
This is one of the favorite museums among families! The Musical Instrument Museum displays more than 7,000 instruments from around 200 countries and territories.8
9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
OdySea Aquarium
The whole family will have an excellent time at OdySea Aquarium! There are so many cool activities and attractions to enjoy, that you won't know where to start!9
1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Phoenix Art Museum
The entire family will have an amazing time visiting the Southwest's premier destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the Southwest U.S.10
5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
Sea Life
Sea Life Aquarium is a fantastic 26,000 square foot underwater adventure in the Phoenix area, perfect for families!11
21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
As You Wish
Visit As You Wish Pottery Painting Place and find many options for kids to have a lovely creative time!12
1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Phoenix Center for the Arts
At the Phoenix Center for the Arts, you will not only find amazing performances and events, but also a wide range of exhibitions and classes including Fine Arts, Photography, Jewelry, Dance, Performance, Ceramics, Glass, Printmaking, Music, and more!13
1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA
Arizona Capitol Museum
The Arizona Capitol Museum is a treasure trove of political, cultural, and social history, offering a plethora of hands-on activities, historical artifacts, and engaging public programs.14
600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Arizona Science Center
Explore over 200,000 square feet of science! The Arizona Science Center featuring hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs for people of all ages!15
9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
Pangaea
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs is an amazing indoor interactive exhibit and educational center. It features more than 80 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs that roam through exhibits and amazing recreations of prehistoric habitats.16
17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
Phoenix Police Museum
The Phoenix Police Museum highlights the history of the Phoenix Police Department from 1881 when Henry Garfias was elected the first city marshal to the present.17
12901 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, USA
River of Time Museum
Located in Fountain Hills, Arizona, River of Time Museum is an interactive, family-friendly museum that explores the rich history of the Lower Verde River valley and the people who settled in this region through the centuries.18
6990 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
Rachel's Young At Art
Rachel's Young at Art Studio is a unique space dedicated to nurturing children's creativity and emotional development through art.19
53 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
