Please note that the Museum will be closing at noon on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 for a staff appreciation event.
The Desert Museum is a fusion experience:
zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium
Since the Desert Museum opened its doors, it has worked to protect the natural systems of the Sonoran Desert Region. Learn more about our efforts.
About the Desert Museum
We inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.