Desert Museum & DeGrazia Gallery

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson is much more than a typical museum. Combining a zoo, botanical garden, art gallery, natural history museum and aquarium, you will be immersed in all that makes the Sonoran Desert special. Ranked as one of the Top 10 Museums in the country and the #1 Tucson attraction, the Desert Museum includes 98 acres with two miles of walking paths through various desert habitats. There are 242 animal species and more than 56,000 plants to view and enjoy.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

The DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, a 10-acre Historic District in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, celebrates the life and art of Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia. The property includes unique and beautiful grounds, and a variety of buildings set in a natural desert setting. The original structure, built in the 1950’s, was an open-air adobe mission, constructed of traditional adobe bricks, built by DeGrazia and his friends. The galleries contain six permanent collections, and rotating exhibitions, of artwork that showcase native cultures and historical event of the Southwest.

DeGrazia and his work are characterized by his depiction of Southwestern life and colorful images of Native American children. As you wander through the galleries and grounds, viewing many of the 15,000 DeGrazia originals, you’ll appreciate DeGrazia’s passion and how he uniquely captured the spirit of the Southwest.

Average Temperature

Tucson, AZ

October| 87 / 56°F

Activity Level 2

This is perfect for those who want a balanced approach to travel. It’s comfortable for walking at least 30-45 minutes over a variety of terrains, and perfect for those who want to explore a new city on foot. With a few hills or flights of stairs, this product level is perfect for those who like to take in everything their destination has to offer.