Tohono Chul | Botanical Gardens & Galleries

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Enjoy 10% Off Memberships
with Promo Code 40YEARS

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!

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Help Us Build A
New Garden!

Support the New
Adaptive Arboretum
Garden Today!

Help grow the future of Tohono Chul! We’re creating the Adaptive Arboretum Garden—featuring climate-resilient trees, guided tours, and hands-on workshops. Our goal is to raise $63,000, and every gift will be matched up to $30,000, doubling your impact. Celebrate our 40th anniversary with a gift that keeps our park—and Tucson—cool for generations to come.

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Birds of Prey:
Night & Day

2nd & 4th Wednesdays
11 AM – 1 PM
Children’s Ramada

Join naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator Kathie Schroeder as she introduces us to her avian friends Fargo, the American Kestrel, Zuul the Peregrine Falcon, and Banshee, the Barn Owl. Discover the different habits of birds of prey who hunt by night or by day, and get to know a collection of the most unflappable birds in town.

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40 for 40 Exhibition |
Celebrating 40 Years

Open through May 4, 2025
Exhibit House Main Gallery

Tohono Chul is turning 40 this April! From its very first year, the Exhibits Program has been central to the park’s mission, reflecting founders Dick and Jean Wilson’s vision of preserving, collecting, and showcasing art. To celebrate this milestone, we’re hosting a special invitational exhibition featuring 40 artists with a rich history at Tohono Chul. Join us as we honor 40 years of art, nature, and inspiration!

The Shops

The Shops at Tohono Chul

Shop Small, Support Local
Open Daily | 9 AM - 5 PM

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.

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Sundays in the Garden
Spring Concert Series

Sunday Afternoons
Through April 27
1:30 - 3 PM
Performance Garden
Free for Members / Free with Admission

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.

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Jazz Under the Stars
at the Bistro

Fridays & Saturdays
Through May 10
5 PM - 8 PM
at the Garden Bistro

Food. Drinks. JAZZ. Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Garden Bistro for live local jazz, refreshing cocktails, and a full menu of tasty bites all in a beautiful garden setting.

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Reptile Ramble

Friday Mornings
10 - 11 AM
Free with Admission /
Free for Members

Explore the fascinating world of desert reptiles! Perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages, this engaging experience offers an up-close look at some of the reptiles that call the desert home. Learn to identify local species and uncover the mystery of why lizards do push-ups.

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Children's Museum
Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

Open Tuesday - Sunday
9AM - 1PM

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.

Enjoy 10% off memberships (through April 26) using promo code 40YEARS and unlock a year of savings and experiences!

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From live music to seasonal sales and special events, there’s always something waiting for you at Tohono Chul!

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Learn, create, and connect with nature through engaging classes and hands-on workshops at Tohono Chul!

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The Shops at Tohono Chul offer a curated collection of art, plants, books, gifts, and souvenirs inspired by the beauty of Tucson!

Learn More

Become a Member!

Help Us Build A New Garden!

Birds of Prey: Night & Day

40 for 40 Exhibition | Celebrating 40 Years

The Shops at Tohono Chul

Sundays in the Garden Spring Concert Series

Jazz Under the Stars at the Bistro

Reptile Ramble

Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

Help Us Build A
New Garden!

Birds of Prey:
Night & Day

40 for 40 Exhibition |
Celebrating 40 Years

Sundays in the Garden
Spring Concert Series

Jazz Under the Stars
at the Bistro

Children's Museum
Oro Valley at Tohono Chul