Visit the UA

The UA’s main campus covers 380 acres in central Tucson. It is a hub of community activity – concerts, plays, lectures, museums, poetry readings, athletic events and more.

  • Things to Do at the U

    • Arizona State Museum

      Experience the Native cultures of Arizona, the greater Southwest, and northern Mexico through dynamic exhibitions, engaging programs and an educational museum store.

    • Biosphere 2

      An innovative, UA-run living laboratory offering tours that explore the Earth's ecosystems and hands-on exhibits to better understand global climate change.

    • Campus Arboretum

      Information about the trees and plants on the UA campus, including plant walk tours and currently blooming plants.

    • Center for Creative Photography

      An archive, museum and research center dedicated to photography as an art form. Offers changing exhibits and archives of Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and others.

    • Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

      Take a tour of the heavens with our 16-inch telescope. See the Mars Wall and asteroid exhibits. Or schedule a portable planetarium show or star party.

    • Gallagher Theater

      A campus movie theater equipped with Dolby Digital Sound, 340 seats, and a 26 X 11 ft. screen. Assisted-hearing devices are available.

    • UA BookStores

      Textbooks, bestsellers, clothing and gifts, computers and supplies.

    • UA Master Calendar

      A complete list of campus events and activities.

    • UA Mineral Museum

      An exquisite collection of minerals, gemstones and meterorites from around the world, but with an emphasis on minerals from Arizona and Mexico.

    • UA Performing Arts

      Theatre, dance and music events performed by UA students are held throughout the year.

    • UApresents

      The UA's professional performing arts presenter brings the world's finest music, dance and popular events to Southern Arizona each year. Most performances are held in the historic Centennial Hall.

    • UA Visitor Guide

      This guide, published in print and online twice a year, includes campus maps, things to do and schedules for UA academic, cultural and athletic events.

    • Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter

      Explore the night skies with access to superb telescopes and UA scientists in hands-on astronomy programs on Mt. Lemmon – a scenic hour-long drive from the desert floor of Tucson to a lush forest at an elevation of 9,000 feet.

    • Steward Observatory Mirror Lab

      UA scientists are producing the world’s largest telescope mirrors that will change the way we explore the universe. Visitors can take behind-the-scenes tours of this ground-breaking work.

    • The Museum of Optics

      The College of Optical Sciences offers access to its collection of antique and historic telescopes, microscopes, lenses and cameras. These specimens represent work by the world's most respected instrument makers from the 18th century to the present.

    • UA Visitor Center

      The UA Visitor Center is nestled between campus and the historic West University neighborhood and features UA exhibits and publications, public Internet access, a seating area, UApresents ticket sales, a UA merchandise kiosk and ample parking. Staff are eager to make you feel at home and help you begin a journey of UA discovery.

  • Campus Tours

    • Middle School Tours

      These walking tours offer middle school students a glimpse of the UA and the diversity of programs we offer to inspire them to think about their higher education goals.

    • Points of Interest Tour

      Several units offer a tour of the facilities where many of UA's achievements happen. Learn about UA's accomplishments in everything from athletics to astronomy to art while you visit these points of interest.

    • Public Tours

      Amongst tours available are CatWalks Tours (in-depth UA experiences coordinated for specific groups), docent-led tours and much more. Contact the UA Visitor Center to schedule your experience.

  • Dining and Lodging

    • Where to Eat on Campus

      The Student Union provides over 35 different eateries, conveniently situated throughout the campus.