ATTENTION!
We will be closing our building, library, and exhibits
on August 1, 2024 for an extended period of time,
while our 100-year-old building undergoes major
maintenance and life-safety upgrades.
Hours
Visitors of all ages enjoy ASM exhibits
Our exhibit galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and university holidays.
Admission
- $8.00 for adults (18+)
- $6.00 for seniors (65+); UAMA and CCP members; AAHS and SMRC affiliate members; AAM and Smithsonian members; active/reserve military personnel; groups of 10 or more (valid ID or verification required)
- Free for ASM members with valid ID; Native Americans; children 17 and under; University of Arizona Cat Card holders; Pima Community College students with valid student ID; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card holders
- Admission is free for those attending meetings in the building; for those with appointments with staff; for those who wish only to study in the library
Location
Arizona State Museum is located on the University of Arizona campus, just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd in Tucson, Arizona. You may notice that we have two buildings, one on the south side of University Blvd and one on the north side of University Blvd. All public exhibits and programs are in the north building, the Raymond H. Thompson Building. The street address for the Thompson building is 1013 E. University Blvd.
If you are driving to us from Interstate 10, take the Speedway/University of Arizona exit (exit 257). Proceed east on Speedway to Euclid Avenue. Turn south on Euclid Avenue for the parking garages (see below for parking instructions). We are just about one block east of both parking garages noted below. Click here for an interactive map of the entire campus.
Parking
Garage parking is available for a small fee, about a block and a half from the museum, at either Euclid Avenue and Second Street (Main Gate Garage, 815 E. Second Street) or at Euclid Avenue and Fourth Street (Tyndall Avenue Garage, 880 E. 4th Street). Both garages are accessible from Euclid Avenue.
Paying for Parking
Payment is by smartphone app. Download the "Passport Parking" app from Google Play or the App Store in advance of your visit. You will be asked for the Zone Number of the garage you choose to park in:
- Main Gate Garage: Zone Number 52045 (the Main Gate Garage is located at 815 E. Second Street, Euclid Avenue and Second Street)
- Tyndall Avenue Garage: Zone Number 52046 (the Tyndall Avenue Garage is located at 880 E. 4th Street, Euclid Avenue and Fourth Street)
Disabled Parking
The closest disabled parking spaces are just north of our north building along E. Rogers Way (see map above).
In addition to your state-issued disabled plate or placard, you must also display a UA-issued permit Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Visitor Parking at 520-621-3710 or stop by their offices at 1117 E. 6th Street to acquire a UA-specific disabled permit ($10/day).
Public Transportation
SunTran Bus Route #1 stops right in front of ASM on Park Ave, just north of University Blvd. Refer to the Sun Tran web site for routes, times, and fare information.
The Sun Link Modern Streetcar operates daily with varying hours. The closest stops to ASM are at University and Tyndall (northeast bound) and Second and Park (southwest bound). All stops are ADA accessible. Click here for route details and for a printable route map.
How Much Time to Allow
Allow at least one hour for your visit for a comprehensive tour of the content-rich exhibits.
Photography and Filming Policy
Nearby Dining
Arizona State Museum has no in-house café. There are, however, more than 25 restaurants, cafés, and bars just meters from the museum on Main Gate Square.
Other Attractions On Campus
Enjoy our beautiful park-like campus by strolling to other nearby museums and attractions.