Where Nature, Art & Culture Connect
Discover 49 acres of serene beauty, hidden stories, and endless discovery in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.
Find Something Blooming Around Every Corner
Every season brings something new to uncover. See what’s flowering now throughout the gardens.
Stories & Updates
Happening Now
Curator’s Talk: SONORAN HOURGLASS — Behold the Gloaming CrepuscularRepeating Event
Chillin’ at the ChulRepeating Event
Desert Magic with Tucson Foodie: A Celebration of Native Plants, Food & Ritual
Clay Play at Children’s Museum Oro ValleyRepeating Event
Poetry & Plant WalkRepeating Event
Beyond the Gardens
Enjoy locally inspired dining, special events, inspiring art, family fun, and unique shopping, all in one unforgettable destination.

Garden Bistro
Open Daily 8am - 2pm

Children's Museum Oro Valley
Tues–Sun
9am - 12:30pm

Current Exhibitions
Open Daily 8am - 2pm

The Shops at Tohono Chul
Open Daily 8am - 2pm
A Living Collection of the Sonoran Desert
Tohono Chul is recognized as both an accredited botanical garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and a Level II accredited arboretum by ArbNet. These distinctions are awarded to institutions that demonstrate excellence in plant collections, education, public engagement, and conservation while reflecting our ongoing commitment to exceptional horticulture and environmental stewardship.
Explore More Tohono Chul
Discover seasonal highlights, featured experiences, and some of the many ways to explore our desert oasis.
Birds & Wildlife
Some of the Best Birding in the World
Tohono Chul, a desert oasis in the heart of Tucson, AZ, offers guided bird tours year-round. Beginners will feel comfortably at ease with our small groups that afford the personal attention often lacking on larger organized birding tours. More experienced birders will find the compact gardens, with their varied mini-ecosystems, an ideal introduction to the […]
In Bloom Now
Spring Blooms
Tohono Chul’s gardens feature a stunning variety of plants in full bloom year-round, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to witness the vibrant colors and textures of desert flora. From the wildflowers of spring to the vibrant monsoon blooms of summer, there’s always something new to discover. Explore the lush landscapes of Tohono Chul and […]
Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul
Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul is open from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tuesday – Sunday.
Tohono Chul is proud to partner with the Children’s Museum Oro Valley! Together, children and families can engage in a wide variety of fun activities and educational programming designed to stimulate young minds and foster an appreciation for the Sonoran Desert.








