Tohono Chul | Botanical Gardens & Galleries

Merry Market

Shop Small, Support Local
Open 10 AM - 3 PM and 5 PM - 7 PM
Free Admission from 5 PM - 7 PM
Open through Dec. 29
Garden Pavilion

Join us at Tohono Chul’s Merry Market for a relaxed and festive holiday shopping experience! Enjoy tax-free, museum-quality local finds and a carefully curated selection of unique gifts and crafts—perfect for your last-minute gifting needs.

Hours

New Year's Hours

December 31st | 8 AM - 3 PM
January 1st | CLOSED

Tohono Chul and the Garden Bistro will be closed in observance of New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1st and will close at 3 pm on Tuesday, December 31st. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, January 2nd. Happy New Year!

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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Jim Waid & Andy Iventosch
"The Heart of Nature"

Exhibit House Main Gallery
Open through February 2, 2025

The Heart of Nature will feature works on paper by Jim Waid and pottery by Andy Iventosch. Renowned painter, Jim Waid has lived and worked in Tucson for over 50 years. Andy Iventosch is a potter who calls Tucson his hometown. The two artists honor their connection to nature through their subject matter and media.

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Become a Member
Today!

Gift the magic of nature with
a Tohono Chul Membership!

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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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.

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Explorer Backpacks —
Discover, Play, Learn!

Available at the
Admissions Window
Free with Admission

Experience the natural wonders of the Sonoran Desert up close with our brand-new Explorer Backpacks! Equipped with binoculars, a magnifying glass, a compass, and other adventurous tools, these backpacks offer a hands-on experience of our beautiful gardens and all their hidden treasures.

Dive into the beauty and diversity of the Sonoran Desert with a daily tour at Tohono Chul led by our knowledgeable docents!

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The learning never stops at Tohono Chul – discover this for yourself in our classes, lectures, & workshops!

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Treat yourself or someone you love to a Tohono Chul membership today and unlock a year of savings and experiences!

Memberships

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

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Merry Market

New Year's Hours

The Shops at Tohono Chul

Jim Waid & Andy Iventosch "The Heart of Nature"

Become a Member Today!

Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

Explorer Backpacks — Discover, Play, Learn!

Jim Waid & Andy Iventosch
"The Heart of Nature"

Become a Member
Today!

Children's Museum
Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

Explorer Backpacks —
Discover, Play, Learn!