Suggestions for Museum near Tucson

Cia • April 9, 2010phenomenal repurpose of industrial fire station. gift shop excellent

Kayo S. • December 31, 2015I'm not particularly into planes or WWII memorabilia, but I enjoyed it here nonetheless. Worth a look if you're in the area.

eric b. • January 28Most interesting part of the Pima air museum. Exhibits give great context to the personal side of history.

Sophie G. • May 28, 2010Amazing place to spend a hot afternoon with the kids. Don't forget the camera the kids can dress up and ride in a real life fire truck or on a police motorcycle!

Ted G. • March 9, 2013The laser light show was pretty cheesy for adults, but our almost eight year old LOVED it.

Shannon O. • June 2, 2012As mentioned, great Ansel Adams collection. Small and cozy.

Elizabeth W. • December 9, 2010Free admission w student id Post Secret exhibit was awesome!

N F H. • September 10, 2011Southwest Indian Art Fair in late Winter is FANTASTIC and well respected by First Peoples

Brittney S. • June 8, 2013Really incredible things they have there... Amazing that the stuff is donated !!! A definite thing to do if you like miniature stuff !! :)

Nick P. • August 25, 2013Great place to get up and close to lots of animals. Lots of good stuff for the kids to see.

Sara T. • September 18, 2017Cannot recommend this place enough. Beautiful setting with lots to see and learn. Definitely take one of the docent led tours in the morning - ours was incredibly interesting.

Kimberly S. • March 28, 2010Pulled pork at Big Jakes is a must!

Mary M. • September 4, 2011Collections of pre-Columbian and Western art, as well as exhibits of contemporary works. Museum galleries include a few historic homes.

Michael H. • December 31, 2011Come support this! They did a GREAT job in this hideous Downtown, show your gratitude!!!

Mike S. • October 31, 2015Great museum for kids and grown kids alike!

The Ritz-Carlton • January 9, 2017The great peeks at meteors & meteorites give special insight into those which have affected Arizona & Mexico. The museum holds 1,500 different species of “rocks from outer space.”

Beverly M. • December 4, 2011Spent Saturady afternoon at the museum. Lots of cool stuff from Tucson's early days. The mining exhibit is very cool. Don't miss the hands-on exhibits upstairs. How many bugs can you find?

Deborah M. • September 4, 2022Tucson Toy Train Museum Is now open for the 2022/23 Season with lots of interesting changes to the layouts, Gift / Hobby Shop. Lots of Fun for all ages. $5 per person or $10 per family (6)