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Cultural offerings in Phoenix
Author: Wayne Hemrick
Article:
People who find a Phoenix real estate agent to help them to choose from the many Phoenix homes for sale will have a personal guide to show them the city's
culture. Southwestern Native American cultures offer a rich
history. Their art and way of life has been felt by people who
followed them here, and they have had a major impact on the
cultural offerings you will find in Phoenix.
In ancient times, the Hohokam tribe settled the area of what is
modern-day Phoenix and the surrounding area. They lived there
from 300 BCE until their civilization ended under mysterious
circumstances in the fifteenth century. Out of necessity, their
complex irrigation system was used by settlers who followed them
into the area.
There are several museums and centers that celebrate Phoenix's
cultural heritage. The Heard Museum was founded in 1929 with a
purpose of teaching the public about the heritage, cultures, and
arts of local Native peoples. The museum offers a collection of
39,000 pieces of southwestern Native American art. You might see
examples of Native American textiles, pottery, jewelry, baskets,
paintings and sculpture here.
If you wish to learn more about the Hohokam, one excellent place
to do so is the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park.
They offer several exhibitions that cover the history of the
Hohokam and their houses. They also offer the Dig It! Explore
Archaeology exhibit, where you will learn how archaeologists do
their important jobs. With a ceramics collection and a research
library, you will come away from a visit well-educated by the
experience.
Science afficianados will enjoy taking a trip to the Arizona
Science Center. Featuring the Dorrance Planetarium, you will
have an astronomy adventure that is both educational and fun.
Kids and adults alike will want to explore the more than 300
hands-on exhibits that are housed here.
Art lovers will congregate at the Phoenix Art Museum. Several
collections are on display, including American, Asian, European,
Latin American, and Western American arts, as well as Fashion
Design and Modern/Contemporary art. One very unique display is
the Thorne Miniature Rooms, which show 20 mini exact replicas of
houses that exist in both the United States and Europe. The
museum also offers lectures on topics of film and photography,
as well as gallery talks. With your admission you also get to
participate in workshops, discussions and demonstrations, art
classes and open studios.
History buffs will not want to miss a visit to the Phoenix
Museum of History. Opening in 1927, the museum's focus is
preserving the history of Phoenix and the Salt River Valley.
With approximately 40,000 items in their collection, you will
find musical instruments, costumes, paintings, furnishing,
books, personal artifacts and household items from a bygone but
not forgotten era of Phoenix's cultural history.
About the author:
A long term resident of Phoenix, Wayne Hemrick is well versed in
all of the culture, history and fun to be had in Phoenix. A
Phoenix real estate agent for more than 20 years, Wayne will
help find the right Phoenix home for you.
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