Tucson Az
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.
The Desert Museum is ranked on TripAdvisor.com as one of the Top 10 Museums in the country and the #1 Tucson attraction. Unlike most museums, about 85% of the experience is outdoors!
The 98 acre Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, natural history museum, and aquarium.
- 21 interpreted acres with two miles of walking paths through various desert habitats
- 242 animal species
- Plants from 1,200 taxa — 56,000 individual specimens
- One of the world’s most comprehensive regional mineral collections
Beyond merely an attraction, the Museum’s conservation and research programs are providing important information to help conserve the Sonoran Desert region.
The Desert Museum’s Art Institute inspires conservation through art education and gallery exhibits. The Museum’s publishing division, ASDM Press, has produced over 40 books and guides on the natural and cultural history of the Sonoran Desert region.
ADMISSION
Your ticket purchase directly supports the Desert Museum and our mission.
General Admission (ages 13-64): $23.95
Senior (ages 65+): $21.95
Youth (ages 3-12): $11.95
Children (under 3): Free
Desert Museum Members: Free
*seasonal pricing may apply
HOURS
It’s no secret that summers in southern Arizona are hot. Beginning July 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2021, new summer hours will go into effect. Visit them 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to enjoy the desert while ensuring a fun and safe adventure for the whole family!
ADMISSION
Your ticket purchase directly supports the Desert Museum and there mission.
General Admission (ages 13-64): $23.95
Senior (ages 65+): $21.95
Youth (ages 3-12): $11.95
Children (under 3): Free
Desert Museum Members: Free
*seasonal pricing may apply
For more information visit
Think Conservation and Visit the Arizona Sonora Desert
