Arizona State Museum
 | Arizona State MuseumUniversity of Arizona |
| Experience the indigenous cultures of Arizona , the greater Southwest, and northern Mexico at Arizona State Museum – the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the region. Dynamic exhibitions, engaging programs, a renowned research library, and an educational museum store interest visitors of all ages. ASM is a Smithsonian Institution affiliate and home of the world’s largest collection of Southwest Indian pottery. Watch for our new expansion facility to open in downtown Tucson in 2011! | |
| Location: | 1013 E. University Boulevard Just NE of the University of Arizona ’s Main Gate at Park Avenue and University Boulevard in Tucson |
| Parking: | Convenient, covered parking is available for a small fee on weekdays at Euclid and Second and at Tyndall and Fourth. Parking is free on weekends. |
| Hours of Operation: | Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. |
| Admission Fees: | $3 per person requested donation; fees very for school programs and adult group tours. |
| Membership: | $30 individual, $50 family, $100 patron. For a complete list of categories, benefits and discounts log on to http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/support/membership/index.shtml |
| Handicapped Access: | Yes |
| Lunch Facilities: | Expansive front lawn is available for picnicking; there are a number of restaurants nearby. |
| Gift Shop: | Native Goods, the museum store, features authentic American Indian arts, crafts, books, posters, cards, and music. |
| Contact Person: | Darlene Lizarraga |
| Arranging a Visit: | For general perusal of exhibitions, no advance arrangements are necessary. See driving and parking directions at http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/about/visit.shtml For adult group tours log on to http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/public/tours_asm.shtml For guided and self-guided school tours (K-12) go to http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/edu/schoolprog/index.shtml |
| Other Resources: | The Library is open Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 4:30, with materials on the archaeology and ethnology of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The Archives are available by appointment. Teacher in-services are offered periodically. Topics include Project Archaeology: Intrigue of the Past and Paths of Life: American Indians of the Southwest. District credit is available. Call ASM for more information. |
| Other Programs: | For an up-to-date listing of ASM’s full calendar of public programs and exhibitions log on to www.statemuseum.arizona.edu. Information on ASM’s volunteer opportunities is available at http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/support/vol/index.shtml The ASM library is open Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with non-circulating materials on the archaeology and ethnology of the Greater Southwest and northern Mexico. |