Tucson Desert Art Museum
Est. 2013
Four Corners Gallery and Museum Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM
Upcoming Events
The Twisted Road
Permanent & Ongoing Exhibitions
Ongoing
CIRCA 1930: Memories of the General Store, Feed Sacks, Quilting and More
This exhibition displays a model General Store with period antiques from this fascinating era when sustainability was the essence of life. Other highlights include 1930s quilts, feed sack dolls and clothing and other essential products from this era. Be prepared to be amazed at the prices!
Opening Nov. 20th
Colors to Dye For: The Mysterious World of Navajo Dye-making
From gathering the finest of wool, to infusing design through the use of special dye formulas and patterns passed down generationally, the Navajo weaver’s process in creating majestic textiles is a special, unique story.
Permanent Collection
Weavings of the Diné People
The crown jewels of our collection are our pre-1940’s Navajo textiles, including: Chief’s blankets, Eye Dazzlers, Saddle blankets, Germantown weavings, Yei weavings and children's blankets.
Permanent Collection
All the Single Ladies: Women Pioneers of the American West
These women entrepreneurs, homesteaders, doctors, madams or entertainers, reveal the story of the opening of the West.
Permanent Collection
Dawn of American Landscapes
Masterpieces by preeminent nineteenth century landscape painters. Works by Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran, Maynard Dixon, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and other master artists. This collection captures the transcendental spirit of these artists' search for, and expression of, the sublime.
Permanent Collection
The Dirty Thirties: New Deal Photography Frames the Migrants' Stories
Explore the journeys of rural migrants fleeing the Dust Bowl, drought, and economic difficulties during the 1930s through compelling documentary photography taken under the auspices of the New Deal programs.
Enjoy Our Friday Guided Tours
Have you always wanted to spend an hour at our museum in the company of a museum guide who can lead you through one of our exhibitions and talk about how and why it came together along with other interesting tidbits of information or little known stories?
New this season, we are offering tours every Friday at 11 AM when we'll provide a guided tour of one of our fascinating exhibitions per month. Call ahead (520-202-3888) to let us know you are coming, or if you are already enjoying other parts of the museum, join us in the front lobby for this informative walk through one of our exhibitions. Regular museum admission rates apply.
Come on your own, or bring a friend. We'll start promptly at 11. Our newsletters will announce the subject matter each month or give us a call!
The mission of the Tucson Desert Art Museum is 'Visualize History Through Art"
The Tucson Desert Art Museum is located at 70000 E. Tanque Verde Rd in Tucson, Arizona.
Entrance faces Sabino Canyon Road on the east side of complex, behind Chase Bank.
The museum is closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Winter hours of operation are Wednesday through Saturday, 10AM to 4PM. Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
For more information:
Call (520) 202 3888
Email [email protected]
Gallery Admission is free
Museum Admission is as follows:
Adults: $12.00
Seniors: $10.00
Students: $6.00
Members, Children Under 12, Tribal Members, and Blue Star Military (W/ID): Free