Desert Museum Tucson Arizona

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum    

www.desertmuseum.org
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952. …

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Dec 4, 2024
We were pleasantly surprised by this place. The term museum just doesn’t seem like an accurate description. We spent more than three hours and easily could have stayed longer. We also had lunch in th… Full review by 708carrier
Nov 27, 2024
Wonderful break on our way to El Paso. Facinating animals and country great for all ages including young children. We saw most of the animals, reptiles and birds that are native to the area. Full review by Scott W
Nov 24, 2024
After not having visited Tucson for 30 years, we were looking forward to a trip to the Desert Museum as it was great the first time we went. This time, not so much. The formerly wonderful aviary held… Full review by joe s
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This world-famous museum is also a zoo that displays the creatures of the surrounding desert in their natural habitats. Located in the middl…
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona, is a unique and captivating destination that allows visitors to explore the incredible na…
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre (40 ha) zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gal…
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Opened:September 1, 1952
Located:Tucson, Arizona
Annual visitors:400,000

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what are common times or months for tickets to sell out?
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October-March
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Answer by Kelly H · Oct 20, 2024
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Is this part of Saguaro Nat'l Park? If so, are any entry fees already included with Saguaro entry?
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No it’s not
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Answer by Kerrith K · Mar 17, 2021
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What is best time of year to visit for cacti bloom?
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I think as a general rule Spring is the best, say from mid-March to late April is a good time to see the desert in bloom, at least that was my experience growing up. It may be a good idea …
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I think as a general rule Spring is the best, say from mid-March to late April is a good time to see the desert in bloom, at least that was my experience growing up. It may be a good idea to get in touch with a botanical garden in Arizona and people there might have a better sense of specific conditions yearly.
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It is raining today. Would this be a good thing to do? I can’t tell if it’s mostly outside.
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It is mostly outside.
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Do you allow service dogs?
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This is from their website: Service Animals We welcome Guests with disabilities that choose to bring their trained service animal to the Museum. (Pets are not allowed inside the Museum.) …
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This is from their website: Service Animals We welcome Guests with disabilities that choose to bring their trained service animal to the Museum. (Pets are not allowed inside the Museum.) A copy of our Service Animal Policy (PDF version) may also be obtained from Guest Services located at the main admissions entrance.
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Can I purchase membership as a gift for someone else?
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Absolutely! A Gift Membership may be purchased a few different ways — online, or with a Guest Service Assistant by phone or in-person. Gift Memberships include...
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