Tucson
is one of the most unique places to visit in the
country. Although it is one of the medium sized metropolitan
areas in the U.S., it still has the small town feel with the
old western charm. Many museums and landmarks reflect
the old west culture and style such as the Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame,
that you may expect when visiting the Old Pueblo.
You will also find The Pima Air and Space Museum to take you
back through the evolution of flight and the International
Wildlife Museum where you will experience hands on experience
with nature. Below we have highlighted some of Tucson's
great museums and landmarks for you to enjoy while you are
here.
Landmarks & Museums
International
Wildlife Museum - Tucson's Interactive Natural
History Museum. 32 foot goat and sheep mountain, which shows
altitude life-zones for each species of sheep and goat.
Over 9 interactive computer stations with games, information and
quizzes. "Hands-on" Exhibits with please touch areas.
Insect Exhibit. A new exhibit opening this
summer...Bringing Back Wildlife...an exhibit showing
conservation success stories. Gift shop and cafe featuring our
famous Buffalo Burger.
The
Pima Air & Space Museum - is a private,
nonprofit, educational organization. It is funded by gate
receipts, Gift Shop sales, memberships, donations and grants.
The Pima Air & Space Museum opened to the public in May 1976
with 75 aircraft on display. Since then the museum collection
has grown to over 250 aircraft occupying 80 acres of land. The
entire museum property covers about 150 acres.
Amerind Foundation - P.O. Box 400
Dragoon, AZ 85609 Phone #1: (520) 586-3666
Fax: (520) 586-4679
Archaeological, ethnographic exhibits of Native American cultures. Museum, museum shop, art
gallery, scenic picnic area in Texas Canyon. Sept.-May, daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; June-Aug.,
Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arizona Historical Society/Tucson - 949 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone #1: (520) 628-5774
Fax: (520) 629-8966 Long-term, special exhibits recounting Arizona's colorful history from Spanish colonial times
through the 20th century; research library, gift shop. Interactive children's exhibit. Mon.-Sat. 10
a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m.
Arizona State Museum
University of Arizona - (Park Ave. & University Blvd.), 1013 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721 Phone #1: (520) 621-6302
Fax: (520) 621-2976 The Southwest's oldest and largest anthropology museum and home to a Save America's
Treasures Official Project. Experience the richness of our Southwest native cultures.
Old Pueblo Trolley, Inc. - 360 E. 8th St.
Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone #1: (520) 792-1802 Historic electric streetcars operate on track between the Fourth Avenue business district and the
University of Arizona. Call for fares, days and hours of operation.
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame -
150 N. Railroad Ave.
Willcox, AZ 85644 Toll-Free: (877) 234-4111
Phone #1: (520) 384-4583
Fax: (520) 384-4660
Handicap Accessible Features the life of Rex Allen, "The Last of the Silver Screen Cowboys." Visit our gift shop.
Tucson Museum of Art & Historic Block - 140 N. Main Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701 Phone #1: (520) 624-2333
Fax: (520) 624-7202 Handicap Accessible
Description:
Notable permanent collection, as well as 10-12 changing exhibitions annually. Historic Block
features five restored homes of Historic El Presidio District. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4
p.m. Closed Mon. June-Aug.
Sonoran
Desert Museum
- One of Southern Arizona's most popular attractions.
This museum exhibits the living, outdoor world found in the
Sonoran Desert Region. This is a mostly outdoor museum located
about 14 miles west of downtown. There are demonstrations taking
place everyday to help people understand the relationships
between plants, animals, and the environment of the Sonoran
Desert Region. There are over 300 different kinds of living
animals and over 1300 kinds of plants. - Tucson / 520-883-1380
Tucson
is one of the most unique places to visit in the
country. Although it is one of the medium sized metropolitan
areas in the U.S., it still has the small town feel with the
old western charm. Many museums and landmarks reflect
the old west culture and style such as the Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame,
that you may expect when visiting the Old Pueblo.
You will also find The Pima Air and Space Museum to take you
back through the evolution of flight and the International
Wildlife Museum where you will experience hands on experience
with nature. Below we have highlighted some of Tucson's
great museums and landmarks for you to enjoy while you are
here.