S'edav Va'aki Museum

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​Announcement!

Beginning July 15, 2024, the S'edav Va'aki Museum will be closing to the public for renovations. During the closure, if you want to learn more about what the S'edav Va'aki Museum has to offer, visit our V​irtual Programming​​ page. Prospective visitors can also take look at our Online Exhibits​ page which has several platforms to view ​permanent and past exhibits or even take a virtual tour along the Interpretive Mound Trail​. Stay tuned for updates as exciting changes are coming!​

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As of March 23, 2023, Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeo​logical Park has been renamed to "S'edav Va'aki Museum." Stay tuned for updates to the new signage and other changes and activities this fall! Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to sharing with you Phoenix's rich cultural history.

Vision

S'edav Va'aki Museum will be recognized as the gateway to the cultural history of the Phoenix area.  In collaboration with our communities, we will create memorable experiences that link past to present. ​To honor the site of S'edav Va'aki Museum as a unique community resource through sound preservation practices, engaging educational programs, and the thoughtful care and presentation of cultural materials. For all audiences, S'edav Va'aki Museum​ will foster understanding, appreciation, and respect for our shared cultural history.​​

​​Land Acknowledgement Statement

​The City of Phoenix acknowledges it is located within Native Land. Read the department's commitment to respecting Ancestral Indigenous Communities.

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S'edav Va'aki Museum New Opening Hours and New Admission Rateshttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/sedav-vaaki-museum/3235S’edav Va’aki Museum10/4/2024 7:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3235/NewHoursandAdmission_SVM_001.jpgS'edav Va'aki Museum New Opening Hours and New Admission Rates<div class="ExternalClass4C1D6906DE2141D58D75DE44A53D1F13"><html> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">​<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;">O</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;">n Thursday, October 17t</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;">h, 2024, the S'e</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;text-decoration-line:underline;">d</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;">av Va'aki Museum (SVM) reopens to the public with a refreshed lobby and two newly appointed exhibit galleries.</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;">  </span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;">Along with these changes, the reopening also features the implementation of the museum's new hours of operation and admission rates.</span></span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">SVM is excited to announce that for the first time in 95 years the museum is extending its hours into the evenings on Thursdays with discounted rates of admission. These weekly evening hours offer visitors with traditional work and school schedules the opportunity to explore the galleries and participate in a variety of museum programing such as lectures, crafts, or activities. Additional changes in opening hours include weekly museum closure on Tuesday – Wednesday and earlier opening times on Sundays. </span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> <strong style="">Effective October 17</strong> <strong style=""> <sup style="">th</sup> </strong> <strong style="">, 2024, S'edav Va'aki Museum's hours of operation and admission rates are as follows: </strong> </span> </p> <p> <strong style="font-size:14.6667px;"> <em style="">Regular Hours (October - June)</em> </strong> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Friday - Monday: 9 am - 4 pm </span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Tuesday - Wednesday: CLOSED</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> <strong style=""> <em style="">Summer Hours (July and August</em> </strong> <strong style=""> <em style="">)</em> </strong> </span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Thursday - Monday: 9 am - 2 pm  </span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Tuesday - Wednesday: CLOSED</span> </p> <p> <strong style="font-size:14.6667px;"> <em style="">Admission </em> </strong> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Adults (18-64): $13.00, Seniors (65 & over ): $10.00 , Students (with ID): $6.00, Children (6-17): $6.00, Children ( under 6): Free, Museum Members: Free</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">*Discounted Admission on Thursday evening (4 pm - 8 pm)</span> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/sedav-vaakiNews
S’edav Va’aki Museum Launches New Teen Volunteer Initiativehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/sedav-vaaki-museum/3205S’edav Va’aki Museum9/3/2024 11:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3205/TeenVolunteerProgram_SVM_001.jpgS’edav Va’aki Museum Launches New Teen Volunteer Initiative<div class="ExternalClass10394B0F812544BA913A7CDCDCC72DC1"><html> <p> ​The S'edav Va'aki Museum is excited to announce the launch of the new Teen Volunteer Program, which will recruit high school-aged students (14-17) interested in gaining professional development at a cultural institution. The museum invites teens to apply as the applications open on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. </p> <p> Led by the Museum's current AmeriCorps VISTA, the Teen Volunteers will gain hands-on experience by engaging with the public and spreading knowledge concerning topics about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People. Their roles include but are not limited to, initiating informative artifact interactions with visitors; assisting outdoor educational programs; and leading indoor exhibit-based activities. Returning teen volunteers will have the opportunity to gain more responsibility in higher-level educational roles. </p> <p> The benefits of the program focus on students' professional development. The program will satisfy both volunteer and internship graduation requirements. It will allow students to build skills and network prior to college and open new opportunities for unique letters of recommendation. </p> <p> Teens interested in volunteering can click the following link for the program application: </p> <p> <a href="https://forms.office.com/g/Skkqjn6Ybq" target="_blank"> https://forms.office.com/g/Skkqjn6Ybq </a> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/sedav-vaakiNews
S’edav Va’aki Museum Earns Reaccreditationhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/sedav-vaaki-museum/3181S’edav Va’aki Museum8/5/2024 5:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3181/Accreditation_SVM_001.JPGS’edav Va’aki Museum Earns Reaccreditation<div class="ExternalClassE585E661BBB34EE39F0043056CE525FC"><html> <p> ​It is the S’edav Va’aki Museum’s pleasure to announce that the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has awarded our institution with reaccreditation. Since 1971, accreditation has served as a mark of distinction highlighting dedication to meeting museum industry standards and professional practices. The Accreditation Program ensures the integrity and accessibility of museum collections, reinforces the educational and public service roles of museums, and promotes good governance practices and ethical behavior.<br></p> <p> As an achievement, accreditation verifies a museum’s credibility, quality, and value to funders, policy makers, insurers, community and peers. The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.aam-us.org/programs/ethics-standards-and-professional-practices/core-standards-for-museums/">Core Standards for Museums​</a> and two important questions generally guide every accreditation review: <br></p> <p> • How well does the museum achieve its stated mission and goals? </p> <p> • How well does the museum’s performance meet standards and best practices as they are generally understood in the museum field as appropriate to its circumstances? <br></p> <p> The process began with a self-study in which museum staff provided information about and answered questions regarding every area within the museum including finances, administration, facility maintenance, archives, artifact collections, exhibits, interpretation, and guest services. Once this detailed self-study was completed, two AAM representatives scheduled an in-person peer-review visit in April to further discuss the information submitted. Following the peer-review, the Accreditation Commission evaluates all the gathered information and then makes the decision to grant a museum with accreditation. <br></p> <div><p> The S’edav Va’aki Museum is honored to receive the field’s gold standard for museum excellence and be a part of the 1,112 accredited museums out of the nation’s estimated 33,000 institutions.   </p> </div> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/sedav-vaakiNews

​​Upcoming Events

 

 

Following Their Roots https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5562Following Their Roots S'edav Va'aki Musuem10/17/2024 4:00:00 PM7/31/2025 11:00:00 PMGP0|#2bd9a26d-95a2-499c-835e-cd901893f073;L0|#02bd9a26d-95a2-499c-835e-cd901893f073|Arts and Culture;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b The S'edav Va'aki Museum is thrilled to invite you to visit our latest exhibit, “Following Their Roots – Traditional Native American Farming in Arizona, Past and Present," opening October 17, 2024. This exhibit is all about exploring and celebrating the deep connections between Arizona's Indigenous communities and their agricultural traditions, offering a rich historical perspective and a glimpse into the contemporary practices that sustain these cultural lifeways today. Come discover how these communities have thrived for over 4,000 years, learn about farming practices unique to Arizona's diverse ecosystems, and dive into the important ongoing story of water rights in the Southwest. It is a fascinating journey through history, food, and culture that you won't want to miss! The exhibit will be open until Summer 2025, so there is plenty of time to check it out. We can't wait to see you there! No
Behind the Scenes Tour: S'edav Va'aki Museumhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5548Behind the Scenes Tour: S'edav Va'aki MuseumS'edav Va'aki Museum10/17/2024 5:00:00 PM10/17/2024 5:45:00 PMGP0|#2bd9a26d-95a2-499c-835e-cd901893f073;L0|#02bd9a26d-95a2-499c-835e-cd901893f073|Arts and Culture;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​ J oin collections staff for a "behind-the-scenes" tour of S'e d av Va'aki Museum’s collections laboratory and storage room. Take a private tour of the places that are not open to the public, where the museum houses artifacts and documents not on display. As the official archaeological repository for the City of Phoenix, S'e d av Va'aki Museum receives the majority of archaeological collections generated during excavations in the city. See how the museum processes, organizes, and cares for the various objects in the collections from pottery, baskets, stone tools, and more. Additional information for behind-the-scenes tours - Parts of the tour are not ADA accessible. Please let us know in advance if you would like to request an accommodation. - Food and drink are not allowed on the tour. - Photography is not allowed on the tour. - Guests are expected to treat our collections and staff with respect. Date Thursday, October 17th Time 10am Duration 45 minutes Location S'e d av Va'aki (formerly Pueblo Grande) Museum- 4619 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 (44th & Washington) SPACE IS LIMITED. Tour is $25.00 per person which includes Museum Admission. Discounts available for Museum Members and they must contact the museum prior to purchase. For more information, please call the S'e d av Va'aki Museum at 602-495-0901. No
Opening Reception - Following Their Roots https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5580Opening Reception - Following Their Roots S'edav Va'aki Museum10/18/2024 1:00:00 AM10/18/2024 3:00:00 AMGP0|#2bd9a26d-95a2-499c-835e-cd901893f073;L0|#02bd9a26d-95a2-499c-835e-cd901893f073|Arts and Culture;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​ Join us at 6 PM on October 17, 2024, for the opening reception of our newest exhibit “Following Their Roots”. Explore the wonders of the museum and get an early look of the new exhibit! In “Following Their Roots” guests will investigate and celebrate the deep connections between Arizona’s Indigenous communities and their agricultural traditions, offering a rich historical perspective and a glimpse into the contemporary practices that sustain these cultural lifeways today. Come discover how these communities have thrived for over 4,000 years, learn about farming practices unique to Arizona's diverse ecosystems, and dive into the important ongoing story of water rights in the Southwest. It is a fascinating journey through history, food, and culture that you won’t want to miss! No
International Archaeology Day 2024https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5561International Archaeology Day 2024S'edav Va'aki Museum10/19/2024 5:00:00 PM10/19/2024 9:00:00 PMGP0|#2bd9a26d-95a2-499c-835e-cd901893f073;L0|#02bd9a26d-95a2-499c-835e-cd901893f073|Arts and Culture;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​ On the third Saturday of October, S'e d av Va'aki Museum celebrates International Archaeology Day . The museum offers hands-on archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests. Check out Archaeological Institute of America to learn more. No


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​​4619 E. Washington St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
On the Southeast Corner of 44th St and Washington​ St
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