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Phoenix Art MuseumvsPhoenix Zoo
Both are praised by expert writers. Overall, Phoenix Art Museum ranks significantly higher than Phoenix Zoo. Phoenix Art Museum comes in at #3 in Phoenix with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Phoenix Art Museum
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Where
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Fodor's "This museum is one of the most visually appealing pieces of architecture in the Southwest." Full review
Concierge "With an expanded sculpture garden and the old gallery space still in top-notch condition, this institution can take several hours to explore."
Lonely Planet "Arizona's premier repository of fine art." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Two ambitious expansions have transformed the museum into a showpiece of Desert Modernism." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"An orientation theater introduces the 14,000-work collection, which includes a rare reproduction of Gilbert Stuart's 1796 portrait, George Washington." Full review
Afar Magazine "The museum's permanent collections offer a wide variety of art and sculpture that will suit any taste." Full review
Where "The largest visual arts museum in the Southwest contains a vast collection of art ranging from 19th-century European works to 21st-century contemporary masterpieces." Full review
Frommer's "One of the largest art museums in the Southwest, and within its... galleries is a respectable collection that spans the major artistic movements from the Renaissance to the present." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room in the Phoenix Art Museum was envisioned by renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama...a mixed-media installation that uses LED lights and mirrors"
Phoenix Zoo Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Where Frommer's
455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Fodor's "Four designated trails wind through this 125-acre zoo, replicating such habitats as an African savanna and a tropical rain forest." Full review
Lonely Planet "Phoenix is a great family town, with plenty to keep the little tykes occupied. If your child loves animals, head to the Phoenix Zoo." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A motorized Safari Train runs a 30min narrated loop through the four habitat areas of this 125-acre nonprofit zoo. Some 1,300 animals are resident." Full review
Where "Home to some 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles." Full review
Frommer's "Forget about polar bears and other cold-climate creatures; this zoo focuses its attention primarily on animals that come from climates similar to that of the Phoenix area." Full review
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Be sure to ride the camel while you're here.
