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Mission San Xavier del Bac

San Xavier del Bac Mission

1950 W. San Xavier Road., Tucson Tucson (general)

Museums

Founded in 1692 by Padre Eusebio Kino, the "White Dove of the Desert" continues to serve the religious life of the surrounding Tohono O'odham community. It is open to the public from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily; free. Free tours are on the half-hour from 9:30 a.m., through 12:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except during special religious observances. Traditional O'odham food and crafts are available year-round. Call or visit sanxaviermission.org for more information. 294-2624
Historical Tours

Ongoing, 10:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Old Tucson

201 S Kinney Rd, Tucson Northwest

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$14

Museums

Historical Tours are now offered daily at select times at Old Tucson. In this guided hour-long tour you'll learn about the rich history of our famous location. 520-883-0100
Museum of the Horse Soldier

Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Museum of the Horse Soldier

6541 E. Tanque Verde Road., Tucson Central

Adults: $3.00 Kids(7-18): $2.00 Children 6 and under: FREE

Museums

Museum of the Horse Soldier showcases items used by the United States Military’s mounted services and recognize the horses’ contributions to U.S. Military history. Visit www.museumofthehorsesoldier.com for more information. 520-722-2706
Interactive Exhibit - "I am Tucson"

Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Mondays, Fridays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Arizona History Museum

949 E. Second St., Tucson Central

Free - $8, depending on age.

Museums

I am Tucson is an exhibit that invites you to share your impressions and experiences of living in Southern Arizona. This non-traditional exhibit tells the story of Tucson in the words and drawings of those who live here both past and present. Add your voice to this exhibit today! 520-628-5774
The Jewish History Museum

The Jewish History Museum

564 S. Stone Ave., Tucson Central

Museums

The museum is housed in the oldest Jewish house of worship in Arizona and features the history of Jewish pioneers in exhibits, artifacts, research, genealogy and story-telling. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; and noon to 3 p.m., Friday; $5, free age 17 and younger. Visit jewishhistorymuseum.org for more information. 670-9073
UA Science: Mirror Lab Tours

UA Steward Observatory

933 N. Cherry St., Tucson Central

Museums

Learn how the lab melds scientific research with manufacturing techniques to change the way we explore the universe at 1 and 3 p.m., weekdays; $15, $8 for ages 7 through 22. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how giant mirrors are made for telescopes that will probe the limits of outer space and allow astronomers to discover the edges of the universe. Visit mirrorlab.as.arizona.edu/tours for more information. 621-2288
La Pilita Museum

La Pilita Museum

420 S. Main Ave., Tucson Central

Museums

The museum exhibits the written and photographed history of Barrio Viejo and El Hoyo. The permanent exhibit is Who Walked Here Before You, a collection of photos of Carrillo Gardens and Elysian Grove of the 1890s to 1920s. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; free, $2 requested donation. Call or visit lapilita.org for more information. 882-7454
The Amerind Foundation and Museum

The Amerind Foundation and Museum

2100 N. Amerind Road, Exit 318 off Interstate 10., Dragoon Benson / Dragoon

Museums

A museum of Native American archaeology, art, history and culture. Potters of Mata Ortiz: Inspired by the Past ... Creating Traditions for the Future and A Pottery Competition continue indefinitely. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday; $8, $7 senior, $5 age 12 to 18 and college student, free younger child. Visit amerind.org for more information. (520) 586-3666
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

2021 N. Kinney Road., Tucson Northwest

Museums

A world-renowned botanical garden, zoo and natural-history museum that features a vast collection of native plants and wildlife. Walk into the lush hummingbird and mixed-species aviaries, or learn about the statuesque saguaro and other desert denizens via daily tours and bird walks. Activities for kids include a simulated fossil dig. Open every day, but hours vary by month; free 3 and younger; $14.50, $5 ages 4 to 12 from September to May; $9.50, $2.25 age 6 to 12 from June to August. Visit desertmuseum.org for more information. 883-2702
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

414 N. Toole Ave., Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University

Museums

The museum features audio and visual interactive elements for youth and adults alike, a diorama with trains and a 1907 depot, a state-of-the-art media wall, knowledgeable docents and a locomotive. Locomotive Saturdays are held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offer an up-close-and-personal look at a real locomotive. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday; $6, free during Locomotive Saturdays hours. Visit tucsonhistoricdepot.org for more information. 623-2223
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park

1 Burruel St., Tubac South Tucson

Museums

Arizona's first state park preserves the site of the oldest Spanish presidio and the first European settlement in Arizona established in 1752. The park features a museum, underground archaeological exhibit, Arizona's first printing press, an 1885 territorial schoolhouse and other turn-of-the-century structures, and the trailhead for the historic Anza Trail, from which Juan Bautista de Anza departed when he established San Francisco. Giclées of William Ahrendt paintings from the Arizona Highways "Cavalcade of History" collection are displayed in the gallery. Cultural events include Anza Days in October; Spanish Colonial living history; archaeological tours; nature walks; and concerts. Hours are 9… 398-2252
Center for Creative Photography

Center for Creative Photography

1030 N. Olive Road., Tucson Central

Museums

Focusing on preservation, access and education, the center actively collects, preserves and makes available materials to foster the understanding and appreciation of photography and its history. Featuring archives, collections, education programs, exhibitions and publications, the museum holds the archives of more than 50 great 20th-century photographers, including Ansel Adams, Harry Callahan, Edward Weston and Garry Winograd. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, except Christmas and New Year's Day; free. Visit creativephotography.org for more information. 621-7968
International Wildlife Museum

International Wildlife Museum

4800 W. Gates Pass Road., Tucson West side

Museums

The museum highlights more than 400 species of insects, mammals and birds from around the globe. Dioramas depict wild animals in their natural settings. Videos, interactive computers and hands-on exhibits promote wildlife appreciation and conservation. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; $8, $3 ages 4 to 12, free younger child or member, $6 senior, student or military. Visit thewildlifemuseum.org for more information. 629-0100
UA Science: Flandrau

UA Science: Flandrau

1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University

Museums

The museum features a planetarium theater that shows live sky shows and galaxy tours, hands-on exhibits, science demonstrations and viewing through a 16-inch telescope, the largest public telescope in Southern Arizona. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday; 6 to 9 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, except Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1; $7, $5 age 4 to 15, free younger child, $4 Arizona college student with ID. Visit flandrau.org for more information. 621-7827
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

6000 E. Valencia Road., Tucson East side

Museums

The museum is one of the largest aviation museums in the world and is the largest non-government funded aviation museum in the United States. The museum maintains a collection of more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft from around the globe and more than 125,000 artifacts in five air-cooled indoor exhibit spaces. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admittance, 4 p.m.), daily; $12.50, $9 ages 7 to 12, $12.75 senior, military, Pima County resident and AAA from November through May; $7 to $15.50, free for children age 6 and younger. Visit pimaair.org for more information. 574-0462
Arizona History Museum

Arizona History Museum

949 E. Second St., Tucson Central

Museums

The museum focuses on Southern Arizona history from the Spanish colonial through the territorial eras. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday; $5, $4 senior or age 12 to 18, free younger child, member, visitor to the library or the store, 2-for-1 admission the first Tuesday every month. Visit arizonahistoricalsociety.org for more information. 628-5774
Fort Lowell Museum

Fort Lowell Museum

2900 N. Craycroft Road., Tucson East side

Museums

The museum features exhibits about military life on the Arizona frontier. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; free. Visit arizonahistoricalsociety.org for more information. 885-3832
Titan Missile Museum

Titan Missile Museum

1580 W. Duval Mine Road., Sahuarita South Tucson

Museums

The only one of 54 missile silos preserved as a National Historic Landmark, at seven stories underground. Tour includes the launch-control center and missile silo. Displays include an actual Titan II ICBM. Visitors can experience a simulated launch. Open daily from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving and Christmas; $9.50, $8.50 senior or military, $6 ages 7 to 12, free younger child. Visit titanmissilemuseum.org for more information. 625-7736
Tucson Gay Museum

Museums

A website tracks the history of how the gay community has responded to the political and social environment of Southern Arizona, and welcomes contributions of stories and artifacts. Visit tucsongaymuseum.org for more information.
UA Mineral Museum

UA Mineral Museum

1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University

Museums

The museum is the longest continuously curated mineral museum west of the Mississippi and is recognized as one of the top collections in the country. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; $7.50, $5 age 4 to 15, free younger child. Visit uamineralmuseum.org for more information. 621-4524
Kitt Peak National Observatory

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Located atop the 6,875-foot summit of Kitt Peak, the observatory offers nightly viewing and an advanced overnight program that lets visitors stay on site, use advanced equipment and "explore some of North America's most spectacular night skies." (Stargazing by reservation only.) Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily. Guided tours are at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; a single tour is $5.75, $3 age 7 to 12, free younger child, June through October; $7.75, $4 age 7 to 12, free younger child, November through May. Special rates for three tours are available. Night tours feature four hours…
Acadia Ranch Museum and Oracle Historical Society

Oracle Historical Society and Acadia Ranch Museum

825 Mount Lemmon Road., Oracle Central

Museums

The Oracle Historical Society preserves artifacts and properties to educate and to encourage appreciation of the unique cultural-historical heritage of the community of Oracle and surrounding areas. Collections include the Huggett Family collection of ranching artifacts, a documents archive and many books on local history. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m., each Saturday, with extended hours for special exhibits; free, donations welcome. 896-9609
Minor Mutiny

Thursdays, 3:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Tucson

265 S. Church Ave, Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University

Free

Museums

High school students are welcome free at the Museum for Minor Mutiny, a safe, fun, inspiring after-school program. 520-624-5019
MOCA Minor Mutiny

Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Tucson

265 S. Church Ave, Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University

High school students with valid ID are welcome free

Museums

Minor Mutiny is a safe, fun, inspiring afterschool program. Hangout, make a zine, watch an art video, get homework help – this unstructured “lounge” is supervised by artist / mentors with a wide range of expertise to offer teens. 520.624.5019