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Phoenix has a rich history that can be traced back to 700 A.D. Discover the history of the city through ancient artifacts or enjoy the contemporary works of emerging artists at one of the many art museums.

No trip to the Valley of the Sun is complete without a visit to the Heard Museum. People come to see Native American crafts, beadworks, jewelry and fashion pieces, some dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Heard Museum gets the highest number of visitors through out Phoenix.

Another must see attraction in the Valley of the Sun is Phoenix Art Museum. Their permanent and temporary collections focus on art from America, Asia, Europe, Latin America, contemporary art, Western American art and fashion design. This Phoenix Point of Pride is sure to give you an artistic vibe.

Children will enjoy the Arizona Science Center, where they are free to play with hands-on exhibits. The center also features a simulated airplane flight and a five-story film theater,.

If you like free museums go over to the Arizona Capitol Museum where history comes back to life. Apart from exhibitions you can find informative tours, special events, and an award winning museum store. The museum offers free parking at Wesley Bolin Plaza east of 17th Avenue.

Don't miss the 5,000-year-old rock art at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center. The art center is named after the quarter mile deer drawings on volcanic rock.