Phoenix Art Museum announces new hours of operation and return of First Fridays in October

Aug, 01, 2024

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Phoenix Art Museum announces new hours of operation and return of First Fridays in October

PHOENIX (August 1, 2024) – Phoenix Art Museum is pleased to announce new, expanded hours of operation beginning in October, extending the Museum’s public hours into the evening to offer additional late-night hours to better accommodate audiences with traditional school and work schedules. This initiative comes in response to visitor feedback and is a part of the Museum’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan. October will also mark the return of monthly First Fridays, beginning October 4, 2024.

Effective October 2, 2024, the Museum’s hours of operation will be as follows:

• Monday – Tuesday // Closed
• Wednesday – Friday // 10 am – 8 pm
• Saturday – Sunday // 10 am – 5 pm

From 5 – 8 pm on the first Friday of each month, general admission will be a voluntary donation, with discounted rates to view special-engagement exhibitions. First Friday programs will include a resident DJ and cash bar, along with art-making activities and more. Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays will remain every Wednesday, with program hours shifting to 3 – 8 pm, featuring voluntary general admission and discounted rates to view special-engagement exhibitions.

First Fridays are made possible by APS and Lexus. Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible through the generosity of SRP and City of Phoenix. For more information or to request an interview, contact the Communications Office of Phoenix Art Museum at 602.257.2117 or samantha.santos@phxart.org.

About Phoenix Art Museum
Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.