Discover free admission days, Pima County Public Library Culture Pass destinations, and low-cost community recreation across Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, and Green Valley.
Community zoos, animal sanctuaries, and native wildlife observation centers.
24-acre city zoo featuring elephants, rhinos, lions, and jaguars. Smooth concrete pathways throughout with extensive shade trees. Free general admission for 2 with an Act One library pass; also accepts $3 SNAP/EBT entry through Museums for All.
Interactive indoor and outdoor learning space specifically designed for young children and families, focusing on Sonoran Desert animals and plants. Accessible via Tohono Chul admission (which participates in the Culture Pass).
Botanical gardens, Sonoran Desert habitats, and barrier-free walking trails.
World-renowned fusion of zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, and aquarium. Culture Passes are accepted seasonally from May 1 to Sept 30 for 2 free admissions. Paved and packed paths; manual wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles available for rent.
37-acre quiet desert sanctuary featuring themed gardens, art galleries, shaded resting ramadas, and accessible crushed-granite pathways through saguaro groves. Free general admission for 2 with Culture Pass.
Historic urban garden featuring 17 specialty micro-gardens, mature shade trees, and a live tropical butterfly greenhouse. Compact layout with level crushed-gravel pathways and frequent resting spots.
Water reclamation wetlands featuring lush riparian trees and exceptional bird watching. Offers flat, barrier-free decomposed-granite perimeter trails and accessible boardwalks over the marsh basins.
Hands-on sensory children's spaces, planetariums, and regional railroad history.
17,000 sq ft inside the historic Carnegie Library featuring hands-on, play-based sensory exhibits. Free entry for 2 with Culture Pass; also offers $3 admission for SNAP/EBT families through Museums for All.
Located on the University of Arizona campus. Earth sciences, mineral exhibits, interactive science displays, and an accessible fulldome planetarium theater. Culture Pass valid for 2 general exhibit admissions.
Located at the historic Southern Pacific depot downtown. Preserves regional railroad history and features historic steam locomotive #1673. Level concrete walkways throughout the depot pavilion.
Contemporary art galleries, fine arts collections, and world-class photography exhibits.
Encompasses an entire historic downtown block showcasing Latin American, Western, and modern art. Wheelchair-accessible ramps link all levels. Free with Culture Pass; also offers Pay-What-You-Wish First Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Contemporary art exhibitions and interactive multimedia installations housed in an open, converted former firehouse. Ground-level entry and level floors throughout the main gallery space.
Premier research institution and gallery co-founded by Ansel Adams, featuring changing photography exhibitions and archives. Located in the University of Arizona Arts Complex with full elevator access.
Features historic Renaissance and Baroque works, 20th-century American art, and rotating regional exhibitions. Modest general admission; free for military, students, and children. Fully wheelchair accessible.
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