Must See Exhibits at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden which was founded in 1952. The 21 acres have almost 2 miles of paths. This museum is primarily a walking experience. A large number of on-site art exhibits, classes and other artistic venues are hosted by the Art Institute located on the grounds. The Art Institute’s focus is conservation through art education, with a mission to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.

The Baldwin Education Building host many interesting events.Didn’t catch that? This explains it. Among them are art shows by the Institute’s students are an opportunity to see budding artists’ abilities. The Ironwood Gallery continually hosts exhibits in media studies on mammals, insects, botanicals, fishes, amphibians and others on a variety of Sonoran Desert subject matter.

The Mountain House Gift Shop features Native American crafts from Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico. From exclusive custom souvenirs to regional crafts and foods, there is much to explore.

If you’ll be in the area more than a day and have an interest, there are art classes, workshops, and courses. A certificate of completion program in nature illustration is also offered.

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