Scouts

The Desert Museum is a great place to discover the natural world and meet scouts' learning requirements. We offer group admission rates to scout troops. You can also sign up for a Desert Discovery program or download our on grounds Scouts' Activity Guides to help make the most of your visit!

Troop leaders can find even more teaching resources here.

Girl Scouts

Every year, the Desert Museum and Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona team up for special events. We have two planned in 2025:

1. Packrat Playhouse Overnighter for Juniors: Friday, March 28, 4:45 p.m. to Saturday, March 29, 8:30 a.m. Registration information.
2. Girl Scout Family Day: A Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in October or November. Check back soon for more details!

We will design specialty programs for other scout councils interested in coordinating a large patch/badge day, and can bring our live animal programs to scout events. Please contact Robin Kropp at rkropp@desertmuseum.org or 520-883-3034 for more information.

Scouting America

Learning requirements for Cub Scout belt loops and pins and Scouting America merit badges can be pursued here for the following topics.

Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Belt Loops and Pin

• Geology
• Science
• Wildlife Conservation

More information about Cub Scout academic and sports programs.

Scouting America Merit Badges

• Bird Study
• Environmental Science
• Fish and Wildlife Management
• Forestry
• Geology
• Insect Study
• Mammal Study
• Nature
• Plant Science
• Reptile and Amphibian Study
• Soil and Water Conservation

More information about Scouting America merit badges.

Troop leaders can find even more teaching resources here.

We also design specialty programs for scout councils interested in coordinating a large patch/badge day, and can bring our live animal programs to scout events. Please contact Robin Kropp at rkropp@desertmuseum.org or 520-883-3034 for more information.