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Exploration
New tour added to the River of Time
Milestone Sculpture Tours emphasize public art in Fountain Hills
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“Good News” by George Lundeen is one of the sculptures featured in the new “Milestone Sculpture Tour.”
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A new Exploration Experience Tour at the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center features the sculptures in Centennial Circle. Pictured is “Power of Thought” by Victor Issa.
The Milestone Sculpture Tour is the latest Exploration Experience offered at the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center in Fountain Hills.
Joining the popular Fort McDowell Yavapai Tours and Fantastic Foragers McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Tours, this new offering will feature the world-famous art installations located in Centennial Park, just outside the River of Time Museum.
The new tour experience is named in honor of the late Mayor Jerry Miles and his wife Jackie Miles who were instrumental in establishing Fountain Hills public arts. The couple also was instrumental in developing the River of Time.
At a staggering 150 pieces, Fountain Hills is home to one of the largest art collections in Arizona, a press release read. Set against the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains, Four Peaks and a towering Fountain, participants will learn about the artist, the production techniques and the story behind some of the most interesting from the collection during a docent-led tour.
The tour
The tour kicks off with a short video at the River of Time depicting life around the Lower Verde River from the time of ancient peoples through the present.
The tour continues with an interpreted walk around the sculptures in Centennial Park and concludes when participants return to the River of Time to view the current art gallery installation and visit the Riverbanks Gift Shop.
Tours run October through April and are offered on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.
Registration is online at riveroftime.center or by calling 480-837-2612.
Reservations can be made in person Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Private tours are available by appointment.
The fee is $15 for non-members and $12 for members.
The River of Time is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 480-837-2612, email admin@rotmuseum.org or go online to riveroftime.center.
