The Phoenix Art Museum is a great way to spend an afternoon! I visited during their free hours (usually $15 for adults) on Wednesday after 3pm. I LOVE contemporary pieces so that's the area I gravitated towards first, but all the other exhibits were wonderful too! The modern art areas covered portions of all 3 floors. However, it seemed a little sparse, considering the amount of space it took up in the museum. Maybe I'm just greedy for more!! No matter... I'll be back :)
-- check out the Firefly exhibit, coolest thing ever!!