S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

Local history museum · Tovrea

S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

Local history museum · Tovrea

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4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

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S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum) by null
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S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum) by null
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S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum) by null
S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum) by null
S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum) by null

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Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals.  

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4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Get directions

phoenix.gov
@sedavvaakimuseum

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4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Get directions

+1 602 495 0901
phoenix.gov
@sedavvaakimuseum
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@SedavVaaki

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"The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park digs deep into the history of the area and the people who used to call it home thousands of years ago. The Hohokam, known as the canal makers, were some of the best engineers of the ancient world, bringing water to an arid desert and making it habitable. Guest can start their visit with the Indoor Gallery, to learn about the world of the ancient canal makers through dioramas, ancient jewelry, and pottery exhibits. Outside the building, the archaeological site offers a walk through the remains of an ancient city, including a pit house filled with artifacts. One canal these ancient people built, visible from the end of the trail, is still in use today, bringing water to the city." - MATADOR_NETWORK

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Barbara Schmitt

Google
Very interesting galleries, absolutely worth whir visiting if you are interested in Arizona's tribal history ! For the outside walk we recommend lower temperatures 😄 or visits early in the morning.

Mark W

Google
Amazing archeological site and museum, located right next to the airport. I walked over and visited the museum before catching an Uber, and I'm glad I did! The exhibits and signage are top notch. Informative, interactive, and done in collaboration with the descendant Native American community.

c “cfl” lane

Google
A very nice cultural museum with a few exhibits and artifacts. Explore the grounds and remains of the Pueblo and learn of various tribal customs and ways of life using aqueduct systems for growing food. An interesting place to visit.

Cindy Rhodes

Google
My husband and I visited this nice museum on a Saturday, and we really had a nice time and learned a lot. The museum itself contains very nice displays, and the outside walking tour is very informative. We saw the ruins that have been excavated, including one of the concave Ball fields!!! They have some models of ancient homes, too, as well as an outdoor kitchen and garden area.

Renee H

Google
This is a very special place. My daughter (8) is currently learning about Native American history in school and I thought this was the best time to show her the old ruins. I have lived in Phoenix for over 38 years and this was my first time visiting. So many people think that the history of Arizona has been lost and yes we lost a lot of historic buildings. But this museum has shown me that the history goes back long before Europeans, Spain, etc, ever set foot here. The exhibits were very interesting to see and the map of the Salt River and the canals leading to so many different locations was astonishing. It is recommended to plan about an hour and half to visit and I feel that's a good assessment depending on if you're readying each and every sign and watching a video. One of the most interesting things is their pop up exhibit. The people and organization are clearly working to undo a lot of false ideas, commentary and information that was previously shared here. They have new plans for the museum, one of which was changing the name from Pueblo Grande, to the new S'edav Va'aki. It's humbling to read how things were portrayed and knowing that the proper steps are being taken to not only make changes, but own that there were errors. I love the ownership in calling them out, versus pretending they weren't there. The three adults in our party enjoyed this experience. To know we drive by this location all the time was a shock. I don't think many people know the site is here. I would say the two eight year olds were a little less impressed. There was a kids craft section but mainly coloring pages. I hope as they make enhancements, more is put into making this hands on and fun for kids to enjoy. I want them to go back and share the excitement with their classmates in hopes more kids will want to visit and share this rich history. Special note: Loved that they offered guests to borrow the large umbrellas to protect ourselves from the sun! Check out the info about the solstice rooms and the possible connection with the Hole in the rock geo formation!

Hiep Huynh

Google
It's a nice little museum, not too crowded. There are some very interesting things to read and learn at this museum. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for age 6-17.

Lashay TheEngineer

Google
Highly recommend if you are interested in seeing Native archaeology sites. The museum is laid out in a way where it is east to learn and digest the information. May not be as interactive for kids but still a nice museum.

Johanna Watson

Google
A cool little museum that was very informative. We learned a lot about the people who used to live here as well as archaeology. I went with my 9-year-old daughter and she was just able to appreciate it. I don't think I would bring children much younger than that though. The outside walks are hot and wear them out. I definitely appreciated the water bottles and umbrella that the museum provided! Talking to Gene at the archaeology cart really made the past come alive and helped turn dry reading into intriguing discovery of how a people used to live!