City of Mesa, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions for School Groups


Question graphic Can we eat lunch at the museum?
No, but there are two parks very close by:
Pioneer Park
is approx. ½ mile east of the museum on 1st St.
Fitch Park is approx. ½ mile north of the museum on Center St.
 
Question graphic Can we store our lunches in the museum?
Yes, please put them in containers and we will show you where to put them inside the museum. PLEASE NOTE: No food or drink (this includes water bottles) is allowed inside the museum.
 
Question graphic Where do the buses drop off the children?
The buses should off load students on Pepper St (south side of the museum). This is also where the buses pick up the children.
 
Question graphic Where should the buses park?
There is a lot on the northwest corner of Macdonald and 1st St. This lot has no parking restrictions and is easier to pull in and pull out.
 
Question graphic Do the teachers and chaperones have to pay admission?
Yes. Everyone in your group, age 3 and older, pays admission.
 
Question graphic Can the chaperones pay separately?
No. To receive the $3.00 admission for a school group or $5.00 admission for other type of group, the entire group must pay as one.
 
Question graphic Will we have a guided tour of the museum?
A guided tour MAY be available. When you make your reservation, you MUST make your request for a guided tour. We will do our best to accommodate you. PLEASE NOTE: During April and May NO GUIDED TOURS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

 

 

 

53 N. Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201

(One block north of Main Street in downtown Mesa. Take US 60 or 202 to Country Club Drive, go to Main Street, and proceed one-half mile east to Macdonald) - View Map

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480-644-2230

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