We are a community oasis where reverence for the cultural and natural ecology of the Sonoran Desert region inspires responsible stewardship so that future generations may thrive.
Sunday, May 3
5 – 6:30 PM and 7:30 - 9 PM
Performance Garden
Tickets on sale now!
Join us for an evening of music and dance set amidst the enchanting ambiance of Tohono Chul’s lush Performance Garden. Blending tradition with modern flair, this special Flamenco performance will transport you to the streets of Spain with its stunning costumes, expressive movements, energetic footwork, captivating guitar rhythms, and moving vocals.
Tohono Chul is proud to partner with the Palo Verde Bloom Festival as a premier destination to experience Tucson’s iconic yellow blooms. Explore 49 acres of gardens filled with over 1,000 palo verde trees and enjoy the Sonoran Desert in full color.
Food. Drinks. JAZZ. Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Garden Bistro (Feb. 20 - May 9) for live local jazz, refreshing cocktails, and a full menu of tasty bites all in a beautiful garden setting.
Final Performance April 26
Sundays | 1:30 - 3 PM
Free with Admission
& Free for Members
Join us in the Performance Garden for our biannual concert series, Sundays in the Garden! Treat yourself to an afternoon outdoors sipping wine while live music fills the air. Brought to you in part by the Tucson Guitar Society.
Support the next generation
of nature lovers—give today
and double your impact!
We’re raising $52,000 to reimagine our Children’s Garden into a more welcoming, sustainable space for families to gather and grow. Thanks to a $26,000 matching gift, every dollar you give will be doubled. Your support helps create a place where children can learn, explore, and connect with nature for generations to come!
Our museum shops offer a curated collection of art, plants, books, gifts, and souvenirs inspired by the beauty of Tucson and the Sonoran Desert. From handcrafted jewelry to regional foods, every purchase supports the gardens, programs, and conservation efforts that make Tohono Chul your community oasis.
Don’t miss Twilight Sonoran, a transformative new mural by Tucson artist Ignacio Garcia. Watch the Sonoran Desert come alive as day fades to night in stunning shades of blue. Come see it in person, you never know what details you’ll discover!
Step Into the Heart of the
Sonoran Desert at Tohono Chul
Discover the serenity of Tucson’s desert oasis—a place where nature and community come together. With 49 acres of lush gardens, meandering trails, and the unique beauty of the Sonoran Desert, it’s a space to explore, relax, and reconnect.
Open Tuesday - Sunday
9AM - 12:30 PM
Kids 3 and under are free!
Rewild your child at Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul! Enjoy classic indoor exhibits as well as an array of outdoor play spaces that allow children to explore nature through play-based learning.
Unlock a whole year of
savings & experiences
for yourself or a loved one!
Members enjoy year-round benefits including free daily admission, discounted tickets for holiday events, savings at plant sales and the Garden Bistro, and reciprocal admission to hundreds of public gardens nationwide, like the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix—and so much more!