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EXPLORE | | | | | | | Scottsdale Historical Museum7333 E Scottsdale Mall
Scottsdale,
AZ
85251
480-945-4499 | | | | | Description: OLD TOWN. This small red schoolhouse serves as a repository of artifacts, photographs, documents, and art pieces detailing Scottsdale's history. You'll find a replica of an original schoolroom from the early years of the 20th century and an exhibit focusing on Winfield Scott, the Civil War veteran and minister who founded Scottsdale. Plenty of memorabilia from the Old West delights the family, and the adjacent gift shop sells books and souvenirs. A great addition to a day of shopping and eating in Old Town.
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| Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art7374 E 2nd St
Scottsdale,
AZ
85251-4414
480-994-2787 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN SCOTTSDALE. Five galleries and a sculpture garden make up the nucleus of this facility. Additional exhibits of interest include displays of international art, architecture and design, with a predominant focus on hometown attributes.
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| Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum10460 N 56th St
Scottsdale,
AZ
85253
480-951-0323 | | | | | Description: Five millennia of Jewish history are brought to life in this nationally-acclaimed museum. An impressive permanent collection of art and artifacts is supplemented by traveling exhibits of photography, ceremonial items, and other pieces that visually describe the culture of the Jewish people. Favorite features include a Tunisian synagogue period room, an interactive Western Wall exhibit, and a holiday ceremony display. Additionally, the museum offers a schedule of talks, symposia, and films to further educate and entertain. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
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