Things to See and Do — Museum Exhibits and Experiences
![]() Live Animal Theater Program Join our animal keepers for an informal 25-30 minute live animal presentation.  | 
    ![]() Raptor Free Flight Experience birds flying completely untethered in the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert.  | 
    ![]() Avian Adventures Exclusive opportunity to meet special birds that are not currently flying in our Raptor Free Flight program.  | 
![]() Docent Tours and Demos Make the most of your visit with a tour or interpretive demonstration from a docent, who will introduce you to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert region.  | 
    ![]() Stingray Touch Visitors are able to create their own moments with these captivating creatures at our Stingray experience.  | 
    ![]() Packrat Playhouse Kids of all ages get to climb through prickly pear cactus pads and slide down cholla skeleton ribs!  | 
![]() Gardens The Desert Museum's gardens showcase the Sonoran Desert's vibrant ecosystem and represent a variety of biotic communities found within the Sonoran Desert region.  | 
    ![]() Warden Aquarium Rivers to the Sea comprises two galleries featuring fresh and salt water species including those from the Gulf of California.  | 
    ![]() Earth Sciences Center Learn the region's geology in this cool, replica limestone cave. Examine minerals from the Museum's extensive collection.  | 
![]() Art Institute & Galleries Two world-class art galleries, and a regular schedule of on-site classes and workshops.  | 
    ![]() Life on the Rocks A multi-species exhibit providing an in-depth look at the habitat and species most often encountered amidst Tucson's rocky slopes.  | 
    ![]() Vulture Culture An entertaining exhibit displaying intriguing facts about this oft-misunderstood bird.  | 
![]() Cat Canyon View a variety of small mammals in natural settings.  | 
    ![]() Riparian Corridor See a river otter, beavers, bighorn sheep, fishes and aquatic invertebrates.  | 
    ![]() Mountain Woodland This Mexican Pine-Oak woodland habitat features a mountain lion, mule deer, Mexican gray wolves, and a Black bear.  | 
![]() Desert Grassland Stroll through towering soap tree yuccas and a variety of desert grasses interspersed with desert shrubs and succulents. Prairie dogs and Great Blue Heron ahead!  | 
    ![]() Desert Loop Trail Encounter javelinas, coyotes, and lizards in natural settings, while learning about agave plants and native Palo Verde trees.  | 
    ![]() Hummingbird Aviary Experience the antics of multiple hummingbird species! Bring your cameras as the birds seem to pose for photos!  | 
![]() Reptile, Amphibian & Invertebrate Hall Explore the region's amazing bio-diversity in a climate-controlled gallery.  | 
    ![]() Ancient Arizona Investigate prehistoric Arizona and learn about the Museum's own dinosaur — Sonorasaurus.  | 
    ![]() Birds of the Sonoran Desert This large free-flight aviary features a variety of species native to the Sonoran Desert region.  | 





























