Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Is 85% Outdoors

A desert museum. 85% outdoors. Includes an aquarium. Starting to sound pretty unique, isn’t it? Trip Advisor rates the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum among the 10 best museums in the country. Open 365 days a year, the museum offers discounted tickets to seniors, active and retired military, youth under 13, Arizona/Sonora (MX) residents, and select Community Access Adults and Youth.

The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.

The Desert Museum is ranked on TripAdvisor.com as one of the top 10 museums in the country.

85% of the experience is outdoors!

The 98 acre Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, natural history museum, and aquarium

21 interpreted acres with two miles of walking paths through various desert habitats

242 animal species

Plants from 1,200 taxa — 56,000 individual specimens

One of the world's most comprehensive regional mineral collections

For your enjoyment, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is open 365 days a year! During inclement weather, please call (520) 883-2702.

MUSEUM HOURS

Hours:
October - May:
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:
June - September:
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

RENTALS

Strollers: $7.00 ($5.00 for members)
Wheelchairs: $8.00 ($7.00 for members)
Electric scooters: $25.00 ($20.00 for members)

85% of the Desert Museum is outdoors and primarily a walking experience. We encourage you to dress accordingly for your safety and to have the best Sonoran Desert adventure! Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes or boots.

Please read the following tips to make the most of your experience!

Do not yell at the animals, tap on their exhibits, or throw objects.

Stay on the designated paths and do not go into Staff Only areas.

Please do not pick flowers or plants.

The Desert Museum is a natural home to a variety of native wildlife such as rattlesnakes, scorpions, lizards, birds, and spiders that come and go. Please notify the nearest member of staff if you observe a rattlesnake, or other wild animal that may pose a risk. Please do not approach or attempt to touch wildlife.

While the food at the Museum is yummy, please do not share with any of the animals, including free-roaming birds, squirrels, etc.

Multiple dining, coffee and gift shop facilities.

ADMISSION

Your ticket purchase directly supports the Desert Museum and our mission.
General Admission (ages 13-64): $29.95
Senior (ages 65+): $27.95
Youth (ages 3-12): $19.95
Children (under 3): Free
Desert Museum Members: Free
*seasonal pricing may apply

DISCOUNTS

Military (active/retired): $27.95
Arizona/Sonora Resident (ages 13+): $24.95
Community Access Adult: $9.95
Community Access Youth: $7.95
*seasonal pricing may apply

Memberships:

Student: $35

Individual: $79

Dual: $119

Memberships include various added benefits.

The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum is located 30 minutes from the Marana neighborhoods of Gladden Farms, Payson Farms, Fianchetto Farms, Rancho Marana and Farm Field Five via Sanderio Road.

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