Are you looking for a special activity for your kids on the next day off from school (this is for Tucson Unified Schools Only)? Bring them to the Tucson Museum of Art’s Education Center for a day to express their creativity and produce original works of art. TMA’s Mini Camp serves ages 5 – 13, […]
Are you looking for a special activity for your kids on the next day off from school (this is for Tucson Unified Schools Only)? Bring them to the Tucson Museum of Art’s Education Center for a day to express their creativity and produce original works of art. TMA’s Mini Camp serves ages 5 – 13, […]
Are you looking for a special activity for your kids on the next day off from school (this is for Tucson Unified Schools Only)? Bring them to the Tucson Museum of Art’s Education Center for a day to express their creativity and produce original works of art. TMA’s Mini Camp serves ages 5 – 13, […]
TMA's Fall Artisans Market features more than 100 unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, and gift items in an outdoor street fair setting. Organized by TMA's Museum Store, the event is an annual fundraiser for Southern Arizona's oldest visual arts institution located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. Pay-What-You-Wish […]
TMA's Fall Artisans Market features more than 100 unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, and gift items in an outdoor street fair setting. Organized by TMA's Museum Store, the event is an annual fundraiser for Southern Arizona's oldest visual arts institution located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. Pay-What-You-Wish […]
TMA's Fall Artisans Market features more than 100 unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, and gift items in an outdoor street fair setting. Organized by TMA's Museum Store, the event is an annual fundraiser for Southern Arizona's oldest visual arts institution located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. Pay-What-You-Wish […]
Casa Cordova and Bonnie L. Bradford Courtyard In Storied Property: María Cordova's Casa, historian and memoirist Lydia R. Otero uncovers the layered history of a home that once belonged to María Navarrete Cordova (1895–1975), who considered herself the rightful heir and authority over the house and the surrounding area's history. Located within the original boundaries of the […]
Come explore On the Edge: Los Angeles Art from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection, TMA’s new featured exhibition. Afterwards, unleash your creativity at art-making stations hosted by TMA’s education team. Art-making Activities: 11am-2pm Mooney Hall Printmaking- Create your own print with scratch foam boards and ink. Art Exploration- Explore new art materials and […]
HOURS 8:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. Drop off 8 – 8:30 a.m. Aftercare available 3 – 5 p.m. PRICES (per day) $60 – Camp Full Day for TMA Member $65 – Camp Full Day for Non-Member $70 – Camp Full Day with Aftercare for TMA Member $75 – Camp Full Day with Aftercare for Non-Member […]
First Thursday Feb 5, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm On the first Thursday of every month the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block offers extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Join us on February 5th for the first First Thursday of 2026. Explore themes of experimentation and light found in […]
February 6, 2026 12:15PM Estimated Run Time: 30 minutes (12:15 - 12:45 PM) Included with TMA Admission Experience Tucson like never before with Arizona Opera’s Opera Everywhere performances featuring the Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio throughout the 2025/26 Season. Enjoy casual, family-friendly opera in your neighborhood—see you there!
Explore the museum’s newly installed Western Art Gallery and let these works inspire you to create your own. You can also enjoy a live artist demonstration by Walter Piehl Jr., whose work is currently on view in the museum. Art-making Activities: Oil pastel landscapes on sandpaper- Explore a unique art making process of using oil […]
First Thursday March 5, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm On the first Thursday of every month the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block offers extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Join us on March 5 to explore portraiture in the museum galleries with a scavenger hunt and at the art-making […]
Enjoy a performance by Ballet Rincon’s Youth Ensemble, along with art activities inspired by TMA’s folk art collection. While you’re here, explore the Museum’s newest exhibitions, On the Edge and The West Multiplied, and grab a bite at Café A La C’art. Performance by Ballet Rincon’s Youth Ensemble 11:00am- 11:30am Mooney Hall Ballet Rincon is […]
First Thursday x Opening Celebration of Another Frame April 2, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm Enjoy extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Join us on April 2 to celebrate the opening of Another Frame: Lola Álvarez Bravo, Mariana Yampolsky, Graciela Iturbide, Flor Garduño featuring a selection of fifteen photographs from the collection at the University of Arizona’s Center for […]
Visit the museum for a day of art at Second SundAZe Family Day @ TMA! Explore the galleries, get creative at our hands-on art-making stations, and enjoy lunch at Café a la C’Art. Art-making 11:00am-2:00pm Mooney Hall Folded Paper- Create a folded paper design using book pages and construction paper. Still Life- Sketch your own still life using paper […]
First Thursday May 7, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm Enjoy extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Join us on May 7 to be inspired by the spring season with a whimsy meter to explore the Museum’s galleries and a pop-up card making station. The evening will also include opportunities to purchase bites from a local food vendor, a pop-up by The Green Room, live music, and check out TMA’s cash bar featuring beer and wine. ________________________________________________________________________ Primer Jueves 7 de mayo de 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm Disfruta de un horario extendido y entrada con precio paga-lo-que-desees desde las 5:00 p.m. hasta las 8:00 p.m. Acompáñenos el 7 de mayo para inspirarte con la primavera, explorar las galerías del museo a […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the museum! Explore the galleries, enjoy a special Ballet Tucson performance, and take part in fun, hands-on activities for the whole family. 11:00am- 12:00pm Mooney Enjoy a pop-up performance by Ballet Tucson along with a community dance class and a ballet storytime. Art-making 11:00am-2:00pm Photo magnets frames with mom- Create your own framed magnet with an Instax photo with mom. Egg carton flower- […]
Meditation in the Galleries Saturday, May 30, 2026 Meditation in the Galleries Take a deep breath and experience the Arizona Biennial 2026 through a guided slow-looking meditation led by Desiree Hammond, featuring mindful art observation and reflective discussion. What happens when we experience art through the body, not just the mind? In this two-hour session, we will explore art through […]
First Thursday June 4, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm Enjoy extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Join us on June 4 to explore the topic of place and get to know the Museum’s campus. Check-out new installations in La Casa Cordova, spend time at the art-making tables, and enjoy unique gallery activities. And, don’t miss an opportunity to support a local food vendor, enjoy live music, and check out TMA’s cash bar featuring beer and wine. ________________________________________________________________________ Primer Jueves […]