Opening days in Phoenix: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day

Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 11 top attractions in Phoenix with known opening hours, 5 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

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Monday in Phoenix

5 closed · 6 open

Only 6 of 11 top sights are open on Monday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.

Closed on Monday

Phoenix Art MuseumAlso closed: Tue
Heard MuseumAlso closed: Sat
Arizona Science Center
Tovrea Castle at Carraro HeightsAlso closed: Tue, Wed and Thu
Downtown Phoenix Farmers MarketAlso closed: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun

Open on Monday

Desert Botanical Garden6:00–22:00Open late
Papago Park5:00–23:00Open late
South Mountain Park and Preserve5:00–19:00
Musical Instrument Museum9:00–17:00
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park9:00–14:00
Dobbins Lookout5:00–19:00

Closed-day plan B

Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.

Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Desert Botanical Garden	6–22	6–22	6–22	✕	✕	✕	✕
Phoenix Art Museum	✕	✕	10–20	10–17	10–20	10–17	12–17
Heard Museum	✕	10–16	10–16	10–16	9–16	✕	10–16
Papago Park	5–23	5–23	5–23	5–23	5–23	5–23	5–23
South Mountain Park and Preserve	5–19	5–19	5–19	5–19	5–19	5–19	5–19
Musical Instrument Museum	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17
Arizona Science Center	✕	10:30–16	10:30–16	10:30–16	10:30–16	10:30–16	10:30–16
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park	9–14	✕	✕	9–14	9–14	✕	✕
Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights	✕	✕	✕	✕	8–13	8–13	8–13
Dobbins Lookout	5–19	5–19	5–19	5–19	5–19	5–19	5–19
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market	✕	✕	✕	✕	✕	7:30–11:30	✕

Open late in Phoenix

Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.

Desert Botanical GardenOpen late until 22:00 on Mon, Tue and Wed
Papago ParkOpen late until 23:00 on every day

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Phoenix closed on Monday?

Some are. 5 of the 11 top sights in Phoenix with known hours close on Monday: Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Science Center, Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights, Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market. The other 6 are open.

What is open on Sunday in Phoenix?

On Sunday, 8 of the 11 top sights in Phoenix are open: Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Papago Park, South Mountain Park and Preserve, Musical Instrument Museum, Arizona Science Center, Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights, Dobbins Lookout.

Which attractions in Phoenix are open every day?

4 top sights in Phoenix are open all seven days: Papago Park, South Mountain Park and Preserve, Musical Instrument Museum, Dobbins Lookout.

Which sights in Phoenix are open late?

Desert Botanical Garden, Papago Park stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.

Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-19). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (America/Phoenix).

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