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 […]
Defining California Cool: Anne Breckenridge Barrett and Michael Darling in Conversation February 5, 2026 at 5:30p.m. The Stonewall Foundation Community Room Join Anne Breckenridge Barrett, TMA’s Jon and Linda Ender Director and CEO, in conversation with Michael Darling, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Museum Exchange, as they discuss the concept of “California Cool” featured […]
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!
Bank of America: Museums on Us® Continue exploring the museum this weekend, admission to TMA is FREE for Bank of America cardholders as a part Bank of America’s Museums on Us® program. Museums on Us® occurs during the first full weekend of each month. Reserve a ticket online (one per cardholder) using the discount code […]
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 […]
The Invisible Patron: Art as a Weapon of the Cold War / El Patrocinador Invisible: El Arte Como Arma de la Guerra Fría Researched and presented by Tammy Krome / Investigado y presentado por Tammy Krome Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM / Domingo, 8 de febrero de 2026, a las 2:00 PM Operation […]
History Social with Mauro Trejo February 12, 2026 at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The Kimball Conference Room Through early 2026, TMA will host the Mexican American Heritage and History Museum’s monthly history socials while the Sosa-Carrillo House is closed for remodel. The free talks were started and continue to be given by Trejo’s Tucson Walking Tours, during the […]
History Social with Mauro Trejo February 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The Kimball Conference Room Through early 2026, TMA will host the Mexican American Heritage and History Museum’s monthly history socials while the Sosa-Carrillo House is closed for remodel. The free talks were started and continue to be given by Trejo’s Tucson Walking Tours, during the program Mauro […]
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 […]
History Social with Mauro Trejo March 5, 2026 at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The Kimball Conference Room Through early 2026, TMA will host the Mexican American Heritage and History Museum’s monthly history socials while the Sosa-Carrillo House is closed for remodel. The free talks were started and continue to be given by Trejo’s Tucson Walking Tours, during […]
Art Unlocked: Exclusive Access for Cardholders As a Bank of America cardholder, you hold the key to an unforgettable experience through Museums on Us®. Experience the Tucson Museum of Art like never before on Saturday, November 1, with exclusive access to specially curated experiences. Continue exploring the museum this weekend, admission to TMA is FREE […]
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 […]
A Touch of Whimsy: Art That Makes Us Smile / Un Toque de Fantasía: Arte Que Nos Hace Sonreír Researched and presented by Barbara Sullivan / Investigado y presentado por Barbara Sullivan Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM / Domingo, 8 de marzo de 2026, a las 2:00 PM Despite the fact that humor […]
On the Edge themed Happy Hour March 13 2026, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join us for an intimate happy hour on our rooftop terrace with a curated beer, wine, and mocktail list, snacks, music, art games, and more! The evening will feature a complimentary wine tasking from La Esquina with Co-owner Khayal Algosaibi-Jones and a […]
Blurred Lines of Myth and Truth: Art of the American West and its Evolution March 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The Stonewall Foundation Community Room Join Christine Brindza, Senior Curator, as she explores the development of art of the American West, from documentative to imaginative and traditional to contemporary. Learn more about ideas of the […]
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 […]
History Social with Mauro Trejo April 2, 2026 at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The Kimball Conference Room Through early 2026, TMA will host the Mexican American Heritage and History Museum’s monthly history socials while the Sosa-Carrillo House is closed for remodel. The free talks were started and continue to be given by Trejo’s Tucson Walking Tours, during […]
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 […]
Frida Kahlo: To Know Her Art is to Know Her! / Frida Kahlo: ¡Conocer Su Arte Es Conocerla! Researched and presented by Kit Kimball / Investigado y presentado por Kit Kimball Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM / Domingo, 12 de abril de 2026 a las 2:00 PM Frida Kahlo is known for her […]
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- […]
Ristras, Cottonwood and Adobes: Early New Mexico Artists Who Painted the Desert Southwest / Ristras, Álamos y Adobes: Los Primeros Artistas de Nuevo México Que Pintaron el Desierto del Suroeste Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM / Domingo, 10 de mayo de 2026, a las 2:00 PM A Look at the “Second […]
Arizona Biennial 2026 Opening Program Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm-8:00 pm Be the first to see the new exhibition Arizona Biennial 2026, showcasing Arizona artists whose work investigates the intersections of art and place or heritage. The evening will include a cash bar serving beer and wine, and music. MEMBER ONLY EVENT 5:30 […]
Arizona Biennial 2026 Opening Program with Julie Rodrigues Widholm / Programa de inauguración de la Bienal de Arizona 2026 con Julie Rodrigues Widholm Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm-7:00 pm / Jueves 21 de mayo de 2026 a las 6:00 pm Stonewall Foundation Community Room / Sala Comunitaria Fundación Stonewall Celebrate the opening of Arizona […]