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    Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

    Founded in 1999, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art [SMoCA] presents the most compelling modern and contemporary art, architecture and design from around the globe. Designed by award-winning architect Will Bruder, SMoCA's minimalist building (an ingenious renovation of a former movie theater) has five galleries for showcasing changing exhibitions and works from the Museum's growing permanent collection. SMoCA also features an outdoor sculpture garden housing James Turrell's Knight Rise, a public “skyspace" for observing the ever-changing light of the desert sky, and Scrim Wall, a monumental curtain of translucent glass panels by James Carpenter Design Associates. The Museum presents a wide variety of educational programs and special events for adults and families, including lectures, docent-led tours, workshops and classes. The Museum Store @ SMoCA offers classic design objects and furnishings, contemporary jewelry, art and architecture books and imaginative gifts for all occasions.

    Important Information: Museum visitors may use their cell phones to call a special number and hear short messages from the artists and curators about the artworks on view. This special behind-the-scenes information is provided free of charge, for only a visitor's use of cell-phone minutes. The recordings will also be available as podcasts on SMoCA's website, www.smoca.org.

    Spring Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Thursday, 10:00am-8:00pm,
    Friday/Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday, Noon-5:00pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
    Summer Hours (effective June 5): Wednesday, Noon-5:00pm, Thursday, 10:00am-8:00pm,
    Friday/Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday, Noon-5:00pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and major holidays.

    • Contact Info

      Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

      7374 East Second Street
      Scottsdale, 85251

      Phone: (480)994-2787

      Website

    • Locations

      Scottsdale

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