Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block

Top 1% of attractions in Tucson
8/10

What the experts agree on

Impressive art museum blending historic adobe buildings with modern galleries. The complex showcases Western art, sculptures in courtyards, and rotating exhibits—a sophisticated mix of Tucson's architectural heritage and contemporary art scene.

7 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"The museum building houses a permanent collection of modern, contemporary, and Asian art and hosts traveling shows." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"For a small city, Tucson boasts an impressive art museum." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The museum boasts a sculpture garden and a gallery of Western art; it owns and maintains the adjacent Historic Block, which includes La Casa Cordova and four other buildings." Full review
Where Where
"A sophisticated conglomeration of history, art and residential architecture built between the mid-1850s and 1907." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"The Tucson Museum of Art & Historic Block pays tribute to the city's vibrant past not just in its name, but also in its appearance." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This complex includes galleries housed in historic adobe homes, a courtyard frequently used to display sculptures, and a large modern building that often mounts the most interesting exhibits in town" Full review
New York Times New York Times
"Tucson Museum of Art, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, is home to the Arizona Biennial, in addition to an impressive permanent collection and a cluster of adobe buildings"
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