About
The Arizona State Museum sits on University Boulevard in Tucson, at 1013 E University Blvd. It is the oldest anthropological museum in the Southwest, and it is often called ASM. Its focus is the Native American cultures of Arizona and the wider Greater Southwest, which makes it a natural stop for visitors who want to understand the region's deep human history.
What you will see
The museum's collections are known for their depth. Among them are extensive pottery collections, which allow visitors to look closely at the shapes, designs and traditions of the peoples who made them. Archaeological exhibits add the long view, tracing how communities lived on this land well before the modern city grew around them.
Planning your visit
- Location: 1013 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721, United States
- Phone: +1-520-621-6302
- Best for: visitors interested in anthropology, archaeology and Native American history
Because the museum is part of the University of Arizona campus area, it pairs well with a walk around the university and the surrounding neighborhood. Tucson as a whole offers a strong setting for this kind of visit, with desert landscapes and a long record of settlement that the museum's exhibits help to explain.
If you are curious about how people have shaped and adapted to the Southwest over many centuries, the Arizona State Museum is a focused and rewarding place to spend an hour or more. Call ahead to confirm current visiting arrangements before you set out.