Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Mount Lemmon

"For shopping with a twist of local nature, arts and culture, nothing tops the Tohono Chul (7366 N. Paseo del Norte 85704) experience, where three emporiums offer diverse options in an award-winning complex. The gift shop displays an exceptional collection of Southwest-inspired books, jewelry and pottery. Another market offers desert-influenced goodies and locally authored children’s books."

"CaféWith seasonal menus based on local, fresh, and organic ingredients, this garden café is the perfect place for brunch. Grab a seat on one of the gorgeous patios, order a refreshing beverage of your choice, and take in the splendor of the Sonoran desert. Start or finish your trip to the café with a walk around the grounds."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user glindsay65 used under CC BY-ND 2.0. If you want to witness the beauty and distinctiveness of the Tucson art scene, don’t forget to visit the Tucson Museum of Art. It features a wide collection of almost 8,000 objects such as paintings, sculptures, murals, and a lot more."

"The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block showcases a permanent collection of Latin American Art, Art of American West, rare book and manuscripts and Modern and Contemporary art pieces. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits which give you a peak into the trending art in Arizona."

"The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson is a 15,560 square foot facility that likes to think of itself as a miniature time machine where you can step back in time--in miniature form. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a self-guided tour through the various rooms, which represent different lands and times, real and imagined. The museum is home to over 275 miniature houses and room boxes."

"The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson is a 15,560 square foot facility that likes to think of itself as a miniature time machine where you can step back in time, in miniature form. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a self-guided tour through the various rooms, which represent different lands and times, real and imagined. The museum is home to over 275 miniature houses and room boxes."

"Features a diverse collection ranging from historic Indian art to contemporary sculptures and paintings by deceased and living artists. Paintings, jewelry, pottery, Navajo rugs, and other Southwestern art, including pieces by Maynard Dixon, Maria Martinez, and Howard Post."

"Depart for lunch and tour Tohono Chul. The tea room is a delightful spot for indoor or outdoor patio lunches. The park consists of lush gardens, quiet grottoes, and well-groomed trails in a 49-acre preserve surrounded by the bustling city."

"Dedicated to preserving and educating about the arts, culture, and heritage of the region, the gallery includes original Southwestern artwork, exquisite handmade silver jewelry, and more from local artists."

"It’s a hidden gem, a wonderful desert oasis with green foliage, high palms, and pound with waterfowls and turtles. The shaded paths of the park are the perfect place to escape from the hot desert and sunny streets, take a rest or walk with the dog. There are a lot of benches and picnic tables, so you can grab all the needed for lunch and have a lovely picnic there."

"A post shared by Terri L Sanchez (@tyresa915) on Dec 16, 2016 at 4:00pm PST. If you are a stranger visiting the vibrant city of Tucson, you should not miss visiting the Aqua Caliente Park. It is a vast natural park with so much history and authentic Tucson vibes."

"A natural oasis containing an underground warm spring, Agua Caliente Park provides visitors with a lush, green nature preserve and hiking trails. The park provides picnic areas and grills, as well as restrooms and water fountains."

"What is it: Known to locals as the “Wishing Shrine,” legend has it that El Tiradito (located at 400 South Main Avenue) is the grave of a young sheepherder named Juan who was murdered as a result of a love triangle back in the 1870s. Meaning “the castaway,” El Tiradito is said to be the only shrine in the country that is dedicated not to a saint or religious leader but to, as the plaque reads, “a sinner buried in unconsecrated ground.”. Why go: People visit to say prayers, light candles and leave a “milagro” (a small religious charm)."

"An 1870's love triangle ended in murder and is now the site of a shrine. This soap opera-like tale focuses on the death of an adulterous young man who was in love with his mother-in-law. The tale ends in tragedy for all, and the young ranch hand was buried on the site of the shrine, where he was brutally murdered by his father-in-law."

"Legend says your wish will come true if you light a candle in the evening and it burns all night."

"Pictured, our animal care supervisor is wearing a ghillie suit while she bottle-feeds three orphaned bobcat kittens. When feeding young mammals and raptors, it is important to disguise our appearance and keep our voices low. This helps to keep wildlife wild."

"This Tucson institution is brimming with fun learning activities that cover several topics. The Dinosaur World exhibits make this the perfect companion to the T Rex Museum for your little paleontologist. If you have a budding train engineer or firefighter on your hands, they'll love being able to dress up like their heroes and role play."

"Just because your kids are going on vacation doesn’t mean that their brains should be. It’s especially important in the summer months to partake in activities that keep young minds thriving. Going to the Children’s Museum Tucson is an outstanding way to combine fun and learning."

"It may seem a bit unorthodox these days to center a museum around a collection of stuffed and preserved animals and insects, but this one actually succeeds. Starting with the holdings of numerous educational institutions and individuals, the curators here have developed an engaging, hands-on learning experience. True, the taxidermists' craft is well represented, but where else can kids (and adults) touch and handle real skulls, fur and skin?"

" time or just new since there is just so many of them here!. Something new is the president rosevelts conservation and he aquarium for live fish is."

"What: Every first Saturday in the gallery, there is a new group exhibit with fine art works. This gallery focuses on the local cultural and historic themes of the Southwest and Tucson area. It's owned by Neda G. Contreras and Eugene M. Contreras."

"Located in the historic Warehouse Arts District, this locally owned gallery and working studio showcases contemporary paintings, drawings, and sculpture, as well as monthly exhibitions of local artists and custom-made jewelry."

"Featuring works by more than 200 artists, including Howard Terpning, as well as paintings by William Acheff and Scott Tallman Powers."