Since 1959, the Phoenix Art Museum has been the largest fine art institution in the Southwest, housing a collection of over 20,000 works spanning the Renaissance to contemporary art. As a cultural anchor in downtown Phoenix, it has hosted world-class exhibitions, cutting-edge installations, and one of the region’s most significant photography archives. The museum’s multi-million-dollar expansions over the decades, including designs by architect Alden B. Dow, have solidified its status as a premier destination for art lovers.

Visitors can explore everything from Latin American masterpieces to Western American landscapes, but the museum’s most famous feature is undoubtedly “Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room” by Yayoi Kusama—a dazzling, immersive experience of endless reflections. Other highlights include the Thorne Miniature Rooms, which meticulously recreate historical interiors at a 1:12 scale, and the museum’s lush Dorrance Sculpture Garden, offering a tranquil escape in the city.

Look closely—hidden among the galleries is a lone suit of armor, said to have a mysteriously shifting visor. A trick of the light, or something more? Either way, the Phoenix Art Museum proves that great art isn’t just seen—it’s experienced.