Pueblo Grande Museum & Cultural Park

4619 E Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034-1909
 
 
 
 
 
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More than 1,000 years ago the Hohokam built the first irrigation system. This marks Phoenix's lone National Historic Landmark. Exhibited at Pueblo Grande Museum & Cultural Park are the ancient cultures of the prehist... More »
More than 1,000 years ago the Hohokam built the first irrigation system. This marks Phoenix's lone National Historic Landmark. Exhibited at Pueblo Grande Museum & Cultural Park are the ancient cultures of the prehistoric Hohokam residents who lived, farmed and prospered for centuries. Traverse the actual ruins learning the Hohokam's methods of adobe construction. Public displays include an authentic ball court, irrigation canals and a football field-sized platform mound. A gift shop is located within the museum for your convenience. See website for complete visitation particulars. Cash only.
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Open Hours: 9a-4:45p M-Sa, 1p-4:45p Su
Contact: +1 602 495 0901
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7 reviews for Pueblo Grande Museum & Cultural Park
Definitely worth looking at..
By dj5 p, 02/14/09
I took my 2 older boys, ages 7 & 8. We really enjoyed the ruins and villages that you could go inside and get a feel of what it must have been like to live in one and what they used to build it. They had a garden setup of what they grew that was interesting. There is also a room setup for children that has hands-on activities teaching them how to build houses, create their own ceramic pots, and more. I don't think there was anything we didn't like.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Wonderful Historical Site
By Traveling Beauty, 08/10/07
This museum has well preserved artifacts and I would recommend it to history buffs and anyone interested in early Phoenix history. Check out the gift shop and Ruin Trail while there.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Digs!
By baaha76, 09/16/06
The museum had lotsa info and is very kid friendly with interactive displays. Outside digs are a bit boring but thourough! It's a quick trip but a great experience and an eye opener for cultural exsistence.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
A Gem in the Middle of the Desert
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/23/05
This small museum contains materials and information regarding the first residents, the prehistoric Indians, of this desert area which eventually became Phoenix. This place is not widely known to either present day residents or visitors from out- of-town who are in abundance here. Inside the museum one will find evidence of their having lived at this location---the archeological artifacts on display in lovely cases as well as clear and understandable graphics explaining how these artifacts show how they lived. It was a great precurser to what followed. The visitor is led to the really exciting part which is the outside "display," actual remains of their houses viewed when walking around the site. This display makes it so "real" why they picked this spot and how they managed to survive in what seems such a barren environment. Of course, there are many prehistoric Indian sites everywhere in the Southwest, mostly out in places away from populated areas. However, this is so unique because it is in the middle of one of the largest metropolitan cities of the USA, hardly a place where you'd expect to find a place like this. It is well worth an hour or two to stop by and experience it.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Definitely worth a look.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/08/05
I really enjoyed our visit, especially the reconstructions of some of the dwellings. Some of the docents were roasting agave root and although we would not be there for the tasting, they answered all of our questions and were very helpful. There is a total lack of shade, just be aware during the summer and plan accordingly. Very nice museum.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
have been there many times
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/22/05
a old indain village from 700 ad that has been nicely preserved with a detailed museum. a great place to study indain designs and see some classic pottery. has reconstructed some of the old pit houses- give you an idea of what it must have been to live long ago when you lived totaly off the land.
 
 
 
 
 
5 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Getting better every year.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/22/05
We've been visiting every 5 years for at least 25 years and it keeps getting better. The recent exhibit on petroglyphs showing time were excellent but had too little accompanying information so you had to know a lot to appreciate it. Should do brochures on each exhibit. The walking area is much improved. Takes 1 hour to do it all justice. Should plant some native vegetation. It looks too dry and sterile.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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