MARCH 2018 8 | NEXT DOORS CONTINUED By the way, speaking of diversity, the first five museums I mentioned above have women as their CEOs or executive directors. And that’s just a snapshot of the diversity you see when you look at each institution — diversity that carries through not only what is exhibited but through the people that make the museum experiences possible. So what’s next? More of the same, but by “same” I mean dynamic growth for many of these organizations. The Heard Museum just completed an expansion, and the Children’s Museum continues to open new exhibits and features. The Arizona Science Center is currently hosting one of its most significant exhibits ever with “Pompeii.” In short, our established museums are thriving, and new offerings are popping up all the time. Phoenix may not be known for its museums — at the moment. But that’s starting to change, and as we grow our museums, we’ll grow our identity as more than just a sunny spot in the desert. The Musical Instrument Museum @tevans927 Tom Evans CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

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