oo exhibits (native Sonoran Desert wildlife)Botanical garden displays (desert plants and cacti)Natural history exhibits (geologyfossilsminerals)Aquarium exhibits (aquatic desert species)Art gallery and rotating exhibitionsEducational programs and workshopsDocent-led tours and guided experiencesWalking trails (2+ miles through desert habitats)
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned 98-acre institution in Tucson, combining a zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, and natural history museum. It focuses on the Sonoran Desert region,...
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned 98-acre institution in Tucson, combining a zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, and natural history museum. It focuses on the Sonoran Desert region, featuring over 100 plant species, native wildlife (including cats and raptors), a walk-in aviary, and a popular aquarium/stingray touch exhibit.
It was pretty nice.Most of it is outdoors. I liked that there was a lot of things combined in the pricing. There's an aquarium, a museum, lots of open areas where you get a chance to see great foliage. There's a hummingbird exhibit or enclosure, where you can see hummingbirds, a bird enclosure, where you can see different types of birds, there's just so much you really need half a day to see it all. It's definitely a good value for the money you just have to make time for it. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. there are some cute geodes and stuff in the gift shop also.
Aircraft exhibits (nearly 400 historic aircraft on display)Indoor hangar exhibits (multiple themed galleries)Outdoor aircraft displays across ~80 acresAerospace and space exploration exhibitsArizona Aviation Hall of FameWWII and military aviation exhibitsSpace race and NASA-related displaysDrone and modern aviation technology exhibitsGuided tours and self-guided explorationEducational programs and field trips
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The Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, is one of the world's largest non-government-funded aviation museums, featuring over 400 historic aircraft across 80 acres. Opened in 1976, it showcases...
The Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, is one of the world's largest non-government-funded aviation museums, featuring over 400 historic aircraft across 80 acres. Opened in 1976, it showcases flight history from the Wright Flyer to the 787 Dreamliner within six indoor hangars, including the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame
We had been here several years ago and wanted to visit again. The museum is very well run and full of amazing displays and information. We learn something new each time we visit. The employees and volunteers are great. They are professional and enthusiastic. The facility and restrooms are clean. They have a grill on the premises and decent food with a good selection. We paid extra to take a shuttle to view the outdoor exhibits. It was worth the extra $10.00 to be on the covered shuttle on such a sunny hot day. We highly recommend the Pima Air and Space Museum and are grateful for Count Ferdinand von Galen who as a philanthropist, preserved and expanded the museum's legacy.
Botanical garden exploration (20+ themed gardens)Desert plant collections (cactussucculentsnative plants)Tropical butterfly pavilion (seasonal “Butterfly Magic”)Orchid and tropical plant exhibitsChildren’s discovery garden and family-friendly spacesArt galleries and rotating exhibitsCultural and international garden displaysWalking paths through curated garden spacesGuided tours and docent-led experiencesGardening and wellness classes
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The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a 5.5-acre "urban oasis" in midtown Tucson, featuring over 20 distinct specialty gardens, including a butterfly exhibit,, Xeriscape garden, and Barrio garden. Located o...
The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a 5.5-acre "urban oasis" in midtown Tucson, featuring over 20 distinct specialty gardens, including a butterfly exhibit,, Xeriscape garden, and Barrio garden. Located on the historic Porter property, it offers a lush, shaded environment with mature trees, walking paths, and year-round botanical displays.
This garden is marvelously curated and well worth a visit. It is family-friendly but also could be a very peaceful and meditative place to wander alone. Their current exhibits were lovely, from Frida’s Garden to Butterfly Magic.