Sun | Closed |
Mon | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
With so much natural beauty surrounding it, a visit to the Arizona Museum of Natural History is a sure bet for a highly educational and entertaining time. Considered one of the best museums in the state, this facility offers lots of dramatically designed and well-presented exhibits. Perhaps the most famous of these is “Dinosaur Mountain” which features several attention-getting devices to tell its prehistoric story. A constantly flowing 50-foot-high indoor waterfall is just another of this museum's many highlights.
Get a surprisingly accurate picture of what Mesa's history was like when you visit the Mesa Historical Museum. The attraction is situated in what was once an old school house that dates back to 1913. The museum was made possible by several contributions from many of Mesa's citizens and features an impressive collection of vintage pieces that include items used by early pioneer families, documents, photographs and various agricultural equipment. There are also some highly detailed murals that adorn the walls that serve to portray an even more accurate picture of what early life in Mesa was really like.
Spirits connect in many ways at the annual Dia De Los Muertos Festival. This is also known as the Day of the Dead Festival that takes place every year at the end of October. This community celebration features a striking community altar as well as live music and special performances that depict various aspects of this traditional religious event. The festival also features delicious food and a mercado that offers an assortment of Dia de los Muertos items that includes jewelry and arts and crafts.