Arizona Science Center

Arizona Historical Society Museum in Papago Park, The Arizona Historical Society has the world's largest collection of Arizona history artifacts, documents, and photographs.

Feel free to ask us about research, educational programs, and tours. The Arizona Historical Society was founded by the territorial legislature on Nov. 7, 1864, the Society is Arizona's oldest cultural institution, fulfilling its mission "To collect, preserve, interpret and disseminate the history of Arizona, the West, and Northern Mexico as it pertains to Arizona". Explore more than 300 hands-on exhibits in five themed galleries. Also see our featured changing exhibitions. Experience the sciences and technologies that flourish in Arizona and affect your everyday life.

ALL ABOUT YOU - Both mind and body are the subjects of this gallery devoted to human life. Learn about the physiology of moving, the mechanisms of healing, patterns of learning and remembering, and new biotechnologies. FAB LAB - Experiment in open-ended fashion with basic forces: gravity, friction, and magnetism. See demonstrations by visiting experts, who might be your neighbors.

NETWORKS - Information technology ties us all together - try some of the ways. EXPLORING YOUR MIND - From addiction to speech patterns this exhibit area explores many of the mysteries of the human mind. Do not miss our What is Addiction? exhibits that look at the physical changes in the brain when an addiction is present and the new technology that has made these changes visible. This area includes a tot play area for visitors under 5 years of age.

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