Tucson Museum of Art Mission Statement:

The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block connects art to life, and inspires discovery, creativity, and cultural understanding through meaningful, engaging experiences.

Qualifying/Clarifying Statement: To achieve its mission, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block preserves and interprets its collections of: The Art of Americas, Art of the American West, Modern and Contemporary American Art; cares for and interprets five significant El Presidio historic properties; and produces related exhibitions, education programs, and publications which expand understanding and appreciation of these unique community resources.

Description:
Founded in 1924 and located in the historic El Presidio District, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block maintains a permanent collection of more than 6,000 works of art. In addition, the Museum presents visiting exhibitions of works in all media organized by the Museum or traveling exhibitions organized by other institutions. The historic block features five distinctive houses built between 1850and 1907.

There are lush courtyards, fountains, and sculpture gardens, an elegant Museum Shop and the popular Cafe a la C'Art. Our Art School is renowned for its creative offerings of both adult and children's classes and our Research library is an important research and study center for the visual arts.

Contact people:

Gaye Kreider, Administrative Assistant, (520) 624-2333 , ext. 111, (email) Meredith Hayes, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, (520) 624-2333 , ext. 104, (email) Stephanie Coakley, Museum Educator, (520) 624-2333 , ext. 123, (email)

Office fax number: 520-624-7202

Languages Spoken: English

Address:

140 North Main Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org

Directions:

The Museum is bordered by Alameda, Main, Washington and Meyer. Free parking in the Museum lot is just off Washington in beautiful historic downtown. We are just across Alameda from the Pima County pink-domed courthouse.   Nearest Bus Stop: Alameda/Church, 1 minute walk