The Research Library at the Tucson Museum of Art reflects the strengths of the museum's permanent art collection and traveling exhibitions. The library is an important community and state resource for art, history and culture. It provides visitors with research assistance and referrals. Services are free and the non-circulating collection is open to the public.
The library has more than 13,000 books that are easily searchable through an online catalog that can be accessed through the Pima County Public Library. The catalog includes books, periodicals, Museum publications, and other related materials dedicated to the visual arts, focusing on Art of the American West, Latin American Art (pre-Columbian to the present), Modern and Contemporary Art, Art History, American Art, Oceanic and African Art, Asian Art, the Presidio and Historic Houses and Art Education.
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Library@TucsonMuseumofArt.org
520-616-2692
Special Collections: Special collections include museum exhibition records, Historic Block archives, the Lee and Pam Parry Collection with 1400 titles focusing on American art from the colonial era through the 20th century; Arizona artist files and archives; and the Frederick R. Pleasants Collection featuring pre-Columbian, Oceanic and African art.
Historic Block Collection: An inventory to the historic block records housed in the Research Library. Access to this collection is open to the public.Art Links: Access our list of web links to art reference information, websites and points of interest.
