35 North Robson Street
Mesa, Arizona
(480) 644-2467
Statement of Purpose
The Arizona Museum for
Youth--a public/private partnership between the City of Mesa and the
Arizona Museum for Youth Friends Inc.--introduces children to the
visual excitement and cultural enrichment provided by fine arts. Our
environment is especially designed to titillate the imagination,
stimulate the mind, and captivate the eye. A visit to the museum is
alive with opportunities for creative expression.
The museum's purpose is to
demystify the traditional museum experience. The amfy is a hands-on art
center and museum for children.
Peanuts at Batdebuts
to
the general public on Friday, June 17through Sunday, September 11, 2011 , and showcases
some of the most memorable comic strips of the legendary Charles M.
Schulz.
AMY
invites
your little ones and entire family to come out and schmooze
with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole gang this summer! Discover all
the cool, indoor and hands-on activities, including:
The Charlie Brown
Baseball Toss Range
Schroeder's
Live-Playing Piano
Lucy's Psychiatrist
Booth
Snoopy's Life-Sized
Dog House & Fireplace Nook
... and a
Do-It-Yourself Interactive Comic Strip Design Center!
For more information, please call 480.644.2468 or visit us online
. See you soon!
SpringClasses & Workshopsare finally here!
They're especially designed for YOU and little ones, like ME. . .
And remember, your museum admission is included in the price of each
class, starting as low as $7 per child. So, what are you waiting
for?
Obtain Household
ID
at 480.644.4449(if you
don't have one) Questions | 480.644.3689
Hours & Admission
Tuesday
-Saturday:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Closed
Mondays & most government holidays
General admission (age 1 and
over): $7.00 (includes entry
into the entire museum) Members: FREE
Key Personnel
Barbara Meyerson, Executive
Director Latonya Smith, Marketing and
Public Relations
Beth Bartholow, Administrative
Assistant
Larry Warner, Exhibits
Designer
Rebecca Akins, Curator
Mark Formeyer, Exhibits
Fabricator
Susan Sherrard, Education
Supervisor
Exhibitions
Each year three innovative
exhibitons--corresponding to fall, spring and summer school
semesters--offer works of art installed at a child's eye-level.
Traditional museum displays are interspersed with participatory
activities which enhance and reinforce the visual experience.
