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Galleries & Performance Venues

Explore art, history, performance, and culture across the University of Arizona campus and Tucson. Discover museums, galleries, performance venues, and cultural spaces that reflect the region’s history, amplify diverse voices, and invite students to experience the arts.

Museums

From world-class art collections to natural history exhibits and scientific discoveries, the University of Arizona’s museums offer opportunities to explore, learn and connect with ideas that span disciplines and generations.

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University of Arizona Museum of Art

Home to more than 5,000 works, the University of Arizona Museum of Art features paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings spanning from the Renaissance to today, along with rotating exhibitions and public programs.
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African American Museum of Southern Arizona

AAMSAZ shares the rich history of African American communities in Southern Arizona through exhibits, education programs, and guided experiences.
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The Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum

With more than 26,000 specimens, this museum highlights one of the country’s top university collections of minerals, gems, and meteorites.
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Arizona Historical Society

Located in the historic Arizona History Museum, this space brings regional history to life through engaging exhibitions, artifacts, and programs celebrating the Southwest.
Arizona State Museum

Arizona State Museum

Arizona State Museum showcases the ancient and living cultures of the region through immersive exhibitions, tours, workshops, research collections, and one of the nation’s premier anthropology museums.
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Center for Creative Photography

This internationally renowned museum and archive houses major collections from iconic photographers including Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, with changing exhibitions that explore photography’s cultural impact.
Coit Museum of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Coit Museum of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Featuring the famed Upjohn Pharmacy Collection from Disneyland, this immersive museum recreates an old-time drugstore and explores the evolution of pharmacy and health sciences.
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Jim Click Hall of Champions

Rotating exhibits honor legendary student-athletes, coaches, and moments from Arizona Athletics, showcasing the pride and tradition that define the Wildcat legacy.
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Poetry Center

Founded in 1960, the Poetry Center hosts readings, lectures, workshops, and residencies, while preserving one of the nation’s most significant poetry collections.
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School of Art Galleries & Special Collections

The School of Art Galleries features work by student, faculty, and professional artists across a wide range of media, while Special Collections offers rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and rotating exhibits.
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Aug. 8–Dec. 12

Animality: 100 Years of Photographs

CCP Alice Chaiten Baker Interdisciplinary Gallery

Explore more than 100 photographs and archival objects in Animality: 100 Years of Photographs, an exhibition exploring the many ways humans and animals connect. Created in collaboration with University of Arizona honors students, the exhibition brings a century of images to life through 11 thought-provoking themes.

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Science & Discovery

At the University of Arizona, discovery isn’t confined to the lab. As an R1 research university, Arizona is home to world-class facilities where visitors can experience science in action.

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Biosphere 2

Journey through Biosphere 2, home to rainforest, coral reef, wetlands, savanna, and desert biomes, where scientists study ecosystems and sustainability under one glass roof.

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Campus Arboretum

Discover the university’s collection of drought-tolerant trees and plants, supporting research, education, and sustainable landscapes for Tucson and desert cities worldwide.

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

Inspiring future scientists since 1975, Flandrau features hands-on exhibits and planetarium shows, consistently ranked among USA Today’s Top 10 planetariums.

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Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research

Investigate Earth’s climate, fire history, and ecosystem changes through tree rings at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, advancing global research and inspiring learners of all ages.

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Mt. Lemmon Sky Center

Mt. Lemmon Sky Center offers hands-on astronomy experiences atop a 9,157-ft Sky Island. Peer through the Southwest’s largest public telescope, explore the night sky, and deepen your curiosity of the universe.

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Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory

Tour the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab beneath Arizona Stadium and witness how the world’s largest telescope mirrors are crafted – shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical discovery.

Performing Arts & Film

Experience the creativity, talent, and storytelling of the University of Arizona through live performances, film screenings, and musical events. From iconic theaters to student showcases, these spaces bring arts and culture to life on campus.

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Centennial Hall

Home to Arizona Arts Live, Centennial Hall presents more than 20 performances each year – spanning music, dance, theatre, and global artists – continuing nearly a century of cultural leadership in Tucson.

Arizona Repertory Theatre

Arizona Repertory Theatre

See award-winning student performances at the Marroney and Tornabene theaters, from classical and contemporary works to musical theatre, crafted by U of A’s future theatre professionals.

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School of Music

The University of Arizona School of Music offers diverse programs and presents 300+ concerts annually, training musicians while sharing world-class performances with campus and community.

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Stevie Eller Dance Theatre

Home to the University of Arizona Dance Ensemble, Stevie Eller Dance Theatre hosts 40+ performances yearly, showcasing ballet, jazz, and modern dance in a state-of-the-art 300-seat facility.

Arizona Arts

Arizona Arts brings together the academic programs of the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts with performances from Arizona Arts Live and exhibitions from the Center for Creative Photography and the University of Arizona Museum of Art. From galleries and performances to interactive installations on campus, Arizona Arts makes it easy to explore the many ways creativity comes to life at the University of Arizona.

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Turn Passion Into Practice

If art is more than an interest, Arizona offers the space, mentorship, and programs to help you refine your craft and define your future.

Through the College of Fine Arts and the School of Art, students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas ranging from Art History and Studio Art to Design Arts & Practices and Museum Studies. With expert faculty, hands-on learning, and nationally ranked programs, students are supported in transforming ideas into focused mastery and creative careers.

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