Best Museums in Mount Lemmon

"It may seem a bit unorthodox these days to center a museum around a collection of stuffed and preserved animals and insects, but this one actually succeeds. Starting with the holdings of numerous educational institutions and individuals, the curators here have developed an engaging, hands-on learning experience. True, the taxidermists' craft is well represented, but where else can kids (and adults) touch and handle real skulls, fur and skin?"

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"This Tucson institution is brimming with fun learning activities that cover several topics. The Dinosaur World exhibits make this the perfect companion to the T Rex Museum for your little paleontologist. If you have a budding train engineer or firefighter on your hands, they'll love being able to dress up like their heroes and role play."

"Just because your kids are going on vacation doesn’t mean that their brains should be. It’s especially important in the summer months to partake in activities that keep young minds thriving. Going to the Children’s Museum Tucson is an outstanding way to combine fun and learning."

"Train and history buffs will love a visit to this underrated downtown Tucson attraction. The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum in downtown Tucson preserves and interprets Southern Arizona railroad heritage through the museum's educational outreach, oral history and archival collections. The City of Tucson purchased the former Southern Pacific Railroad Depot on Toole Avenue in 1998, restoring the main depot and three adjacent building to reflect accurately their Restoration of the main depot building and the three adjacent buildings to their 1941 architectural style was completed in 2004."

"A post shared by Rocky & Rory 💕 (@bichon_rocky_doodle_rory) on Apr 10, 2017 at 8:05pm PDT. Certainly, Tucson, Arizona has so much in store for its tourists. To complete your memorable experience in the city, pay a visit to the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum."

"Dedicated to preserving and educating about the arts, culture, and heritage of the region, the gallery includes original Southwestern artwork, exquisite handmade silver jewelry, and more from local artists."

"A professional theater company, the Arizona Theater Company has been operating for over 48 years. The company presents a seasonally changing array of shows representing drama from around the world."

"This venue, located in the heart of downtown, had a fascinating past as a vaudeville theater. Now the refurbished facility is a great place to catch a touring band. Many styles of music, from blues to salsa to alternative, are represented, and big names often perform."

"Theaters318 E. Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701MoreLess Info. The Rialto Theatre is a live entertainment facility that features live musical performers such as Donavon Frankenreiter and the Taj Mahal Trio. The venue has a 62-foot wide stage."

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"ItalianEnjoy regional Italian cuisine that transports you back to the old country. Featuring homemade pasta; a variety of fresh fish, seafood, veal, and chicken dishes; and gourmet desserts—all served in a contemporary, casual atmosphere. Patio dining, banquet rooms, and catering available."

"You can have a good value price between 4-7 pm each day including weekend. But better to reserve because it’s busy!. If you still concern..."

"Macaroni Grill captures the Italian experience, down to each individual ingredient, and delivers the extraordinary flavors of Italy to ordinary life."

"This Tucson institution is brimming with fun learning activities that cover several topics. The Dinosaur World exhibits make this the perfect companion to the T Rex Museum for your little paleontologist. If you have a budding train engineer or firefighter on your hands, they'll love being able to dress up like their heroes and role play."

"Just because your kids are going on vacation doesn’t mean that their brains should be. It’s especially important in the summer months to partake in activities that keep young minds thriving. Going to the Children’s Museum Tucson is an outstanding way to combine fun and learning."

"The city’s most centrally located park, the Gene C. Reid Park features a large lake and small pond and waterfall with abundant grass and trees. The pond area in Reid Park is around the waterfall, and although there is no covered structure at the lake area, guests can reserve a nearby ramada. The park is also home to the famous Reid Park Zoo, where visitors can explore naturalistic habitats housing hundreds of exotic animals from around the world."

"A peaceful and picturesque place to stroll around is the Tucson Botanical Gardens, just a short drive from the city center. An oasis of calm and tranquility, the gorgeous gardens are home to orchids, bromeliads, and succulents with countless cacti and palms dotted about. Once the private property of the Potter family, the historic home and its grounds were turned into a beautiful botanical garden in the 1970s."

"The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a major attraction, and not just for the rich collection of cacti and desert wildflowers. An educational walk highlights the history of the native Tohono O'odham Indians…"

"The Tucson Botanical Gardens started in 1964 as the personal garden of founder Harrison G. Yocum, a horticulturist and collector."