Deer Valley Rock Art Center in Phoenix, Arizona is all about rock art. They have guided tours to see the rock art as well as educational programs to promote the knowledge need to appreciate rock art. The center offers a story time where children can learn about rock art and archaeology. They have an opportunity to do some outdoor activities, which might include hiking or game playing. They provide times for singing and making some crafts. Children of all ages enjoy this time at the rock museum.
When you do take a tour of the museum, you have to refrain from climbing or touching the rock art. They encourage you to view the rock art from the trails that they take you on. The one thing that children need to be told and follow is that there are wild animals around the area and yelling or horseplay is forbidden as it can scare the animals. The entire tour will educate children and adults on the rock art as well as why it is important.
If you do not want a guided tour, you can take your own tour, which includes the exhibits that takes about fifteen minutes and the nature preserve and petroglyph site which takes about a half hour. The Deer Valley Rock Art Center does have a small gift shop where you can buy some souvenirs after you take the tours. This tour is truly an experience that the entire family will benefit from and learn all about rock art.
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