We've Missed You!

We (and the animals and plants) can’t wait to see you! We value the health and safety of our guests, staff, and animals. Because of this, we have made modifications to the Desert Museum experience following public guidance and health recommendations. Please be sure to review the FAQs before your visit.

Know Before You Go

Map To minimize contact, we encourage you to download a Museum map before you visit.
Mask Masks are required to enter and must be worn any time social distancing can not be maintained, and at all times in indoor areas.
Ticket All guests, including members, must reserve tickets in advance. We are not accepting in-person payments (including cash at the ticket windows) at this time.
Distance Maintain social distance of 6 feet between other guests not in your party.
Ticket RESERVE TICKETS NOW

Help Us Keep The Museum Open for Tucson

Changes & Closures

During your visit, you will have access to outdoor exhibits. Certain indoor features will be closed, while others will be modified.

What We Are Doing to Keep You Safe

 Limiting daily attendance and requiring timed tickets
 Closing certain exhibits and modifying others
 One-way traffic in certain areas
 Requiring face masks for guests and staff members
 Increasing sanitation procedures
 Social distancing reminders around the Museum
 Hand sanitization stations and handwashing reminders throughout the Museum

FAQs

Please note: we are committed to keeping you healthy and safe, but we cannot guarantee you won’t be exposed to COVID-19 and visiting means that you accept this risk. We rely on you to protect yourself and others too.