ASU has a composting program. Currently, about 14 tons of landscaping waste is composted monthly at a local farm.
Hours + Map + Admission
8 a.m.–2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
(Summer hours May–September)
*Note: the trail and gift shop close at 1:30 p.m.
*Note: closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving weekend + Christmas Days
Location
The museum is located at 3711 W. Deer Valley Road, approximately 2 miles north of Highway 101 and 2 miles west of I-17.
*Note: MapQuest does not give accurate directions to our museum. Please call if you need help finding us: 623-582-8007.

From I-17 North: Take Deer Valley Road exit. Turn left onto Deer Valley Road. Go past 35th Avenue and the Center's front entrance will be two blocks down on the right-hand side.
From 101 East (Glendale, Peoria, Sun City): Take 35th Avenue exit. Turn left onto 35th Avenue to Deer Valley Road. Turn left onto Deer Valley Road. The Center's front entrance will be two blocks down on the right-hand side.
From 101 West (Scottsdale, Paradise Valley): Take 27th Avenue exit. Stay on the frontage road to 35th Avenue. Go right on 35th Avenue to Deer Valley Road. Turn left onto Deer Valley Road. The Center's front entrance will be two blocks down on the right-hand side.
Museum Admission
Adults $7
Seniors (62+) + Students + Military $4
Children (6-12) $3
Children (5 & younger) + ASU Students + Museum Members Free
10% discount on admission for AAA members
Prepare for your visit...
1. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and bring water. You may also bring binoculars and your camera.
2. Please stay on the trail for safety, preservation and respect.
3. The land at this cultural heritage site gets very dry and the risk for fire is high. Please do not smoke or have open flame.
4. We are home to wildlife, including bobcats, javelinas, squirrels and rattlesnakes. Please do not approach, touch or feed the wildlife, and leave your dog at home.
5. Oil from our fingers, scuffs from our shoes, and disturbance of the landscape harm the site. Please do not touch the petroglyphs.
6. This is a sacred site to many Native American tribes. Please do not damage or remove any artifacts, rocks or plants.
