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International Wildlife Museum
Type: Family Friendly, Museums, Science Museums
10Best Says
It may seem a bit unorthodox these days to center a museum around a collection of stuffed and preserved animals and insects, but this one actually succeeds. Starting with the holdings of numerous... Read More
It may seem a bit unorthodox these days to center a museum around a collection of stuffed and preserved animals and insects, but this one actually succeeds. Starting with the holdings of numerous educational institutions and individuals, the curators here have developed an engaging, hands-on learning experience. True, the taxidermists' craft is well represented, but where else can kids (and adults) touch and handle real skulls, fur and skin? And unless you see them up close, it's difficult at best to envision the size and mass of a rhino, a grizzly bear or an elephant. And while you've probably seen "Ice Age" at least once, there are only a handful of places to see a real saber-tooth cat, and this is one of them! Those are some mighty long fangs...
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Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
- Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
Admissions:
- Adult $7; Senior (62+) $5.50; Student $5.50; Military $5.50; Child (4-12) $2.50; Child (0-3) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson Local Expert
- Things to Do with Kids: "Guided tours are available for 50 cents plus the cost of admission."
- Museums: "Don't miss the museum's extensive insect museum."
- Family-Friendly Museums: "Children 3 and under are free."
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: The International Wildlife Museum is a quirky, fascinating look into the (nearly) lost art of taxidermy.
- Best for Museums Because: The International Wildlife Museum presents an impressive collection of stuffed and preserved animals that will fascinate guests of all ages.
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: The International Wildlife Museum offers a fascinating look into the world of stuffed and preserved animals.
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