Looking for a new after-hours haunt? The S'edav Va'aki Museum just might be your spot. Starting October 17, in a change that's been 95 years coming, the museum will keep its doors open late on Thursdays, according to a recent announcement by the City of Phoenix. Not only that, but they're also offering discounted admission rates during these new evening hours.
While some may appreciate the museum's new availability, it comes with a trade-off, the SVM will shutter up on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, giving the galleries a mid-week breather. Sundays get a slice of the action too, as doors will now open earlier. Patrons can now fit a dose of culture into their busy lives with extended hours and programs like lectures and crafts designed to enrich the museum-going experience.
Here's the breakdown of the new timetable: Thursday gets the longest stretch with a 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. window, perfect for an after-work wander through history. From Friday to Monday, visits are confined to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., neat for those looking to wrap up their cultural excursion by the mid-afternoon. Plus, during July and August, the museum adopts a sunnier schedule, staying open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
In terms of dollars and cents, general admission will set adults back $13 and seniors get in for $10, while students and children aged 6-17 can explore for $6, the smallest visitors, children under six, and museum members enter at no cost, as per their membership perks. Those who come by on Thursday evenings will catch a break in pricing, though the museum's official release didn't detail the exact numbers for this discount. It's all about making culture accessible, according to the SVM team, ushering in a new era for the venerable institution.
