AZ/TUC/Parents/Tucson Children’s Museum
From All4Education
The Museum includes twelve permanent exhibit areas in over 11,000 square feet. Exhibits are interactive, allowing children to “learn by doing.” A comprehensive effort began in 2004 to repair and upgrade existing exhibits and to create new exhibits. To date, the “6th Avenue Market,” the “ZOOMzone™,” the Tucson Electric Power “Electri-City,” “Música de las Américas,” “The Art Studio,” the “Mouse House,” and the Tucson Fire Station have been completed. Major repairs have improved the Dinosaur Canyon exhibit and “Wee World.” The Museum also hosts traveling exhibits.
The Museum’s fall/winter multicultural program series includes: the Children’s Social Powwow, the Día de los Muertos exhibit, and the Festivals of Friendship, celebrating the holiday traditions of diverse cultures. The multicultural program series was awarded a two-year federal grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services in 2004.
Throughout the year, the Museum presents many programs and activities, including daily hands-on activities, TARGET Tykes Time programs for preschoolers, and special weekend and holiday programs ranging from puppet shows to science exploration events.
Adventure Learning Tours For Classes And Groups!
The Museum’s youth volunteer program involves young people aged 13 and up. The program has an average of 50 to 60 participants at a time from high schools throughout Pima County. We also have many adults who volunteer their time at the Museum.
