Tucson Arizona Museums and History.

Most of the information on this page is about Arizona and Tucson history. We've isolated the museums because many of them are located right downtown. If you're visiting Tucson, you might want to plan spending some time downtown and see several attractions all at the same time.

Other museums are not downtown, but we always provide you with area information and a detailed Google map. By zooming in and out with these maps, you can quickly see where each attraction is relative to other attractions. You can view each map in several ways. By default you'll see roads. But if you click the map buttons, you can view satellite images, and topigraphical features.

Arizona Historical Society - http://arizonahistoricalsociety.org
Four museums in Tucson. ...
There are AHS museums located in Flagstaff, Yuma, Tempe and Tucson. The Arizona Historical Society has the world's largest collection of Arizona history artifacts, documents, and photographs. They offer educational programs, and tours.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - http://desertmuseum.org
2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743. Map
Located in the NW, near Saguaro National Park, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden. There mission is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert. Phone: (520) 883-2702

Arizona State Museum - http://statemuseum.arizona.edu
1013 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721-0026. Map
Events, classes, workshops, exhibitions, store, ... Phone: 520-621-6302

Asarco Mineral Discovery Center - http://mineraldiscovery.com
1421 W Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita, AZ  85629. Map
15 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, and just six miles north of Green Valley, Arizona. Learn more about the copper and mining industry. Learn how copper is made. Tours, gift shop. Call (520) 625-7513

The Franklin Museum - http://www.franklinmuseum.org/
1405 East Kleindale Road, Tucson, Arizona 85719  (MAP)
Antique cars, native American artifacts, historic adobe home, museum, and other buildings.
520-326-8038

Historic Old Pueblo
In downtown Tucson you'll find museums, historic architecture, and specialty shops. Downtown is also referred to as the Tucson Art District because of it's eclectic galleries and out of the ordinary restaurants. It's best to travel downtown on foot. It wasn't built at a time when cars were popular.

International Wildlife Museum - http://thewildlifemuseum.org
4800 W Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85745. Map
Tucson's natural history museum. Visit the website for general information, prices, exhibits, tour information, wildlife theatre, special events, ... photo gallery
Business Office: (520) 629-0100

Old Pueblo Trolley - http://oldpueblotrolley.org
Take a ride on an early 20th century trolley through one of the most historic and interesting areas of Tucson. The trolley passes beautifully restored homes, boutiques, and cafes. On your ride you will have an opportunity to learn more about trolley operation, history and the neighborhood. All children, from toddlers up, are welcome to "ring the bell" to help the operator!

Old Town Artisans - http://oldtownartisans.com
201 N. Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Map
One of the highlights of downtown Tucson. Historic 1850's. Shops, restaurant, events such as live music!

Pima Air and Space Museum - http://pimaair.org
6000 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85706. Map
Pima Air & Space Museum, is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, and the largest non-government funded aviation museum. You'll see more than 275 aircraft and spacecraft including many of the most historically significant and technically advanced craft ever produced, both from the United States and throughout the world. Online, you can learn more about the exhibits, view the event calendar, and get all the information you need to plan your visit. Call 520-574-0462.

Tucson Museum of Art - http://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org
140 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701. Map
First established in 1924, ... In 1975 the Tucson Art Center moved to its present location and became the caretaker of five historic properties--La Casa Cordova, Romero House, Edward Nye Fish House, Stevens/Duffield House and the Corbett House - and the name was changed to the Tucson Museum of Art. It's home to more than 7000 pieces of art.
Call (520) 624-2333

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