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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.
Pick a day
Friday in Phoenix
2 closed · 9 open
Closed on Friday
- Desert Botanical GardenAlso closed: Thu, Sat and Sun
- Downtown Phoenix Farmers MarketAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun
Open on Friday
- Phoenix Art Museum10:00–20:00
- Heard Museum9:00–16:00
- Papago Park5:00–23:00Open late
- South Mountain Park and Preserve5:00–19:00
- Musical Instrument Museum9:00–17:00
- Arizona Science Center10:30–16:00
- Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park9:00–14:00
- Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights8:00–13:00
- 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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