Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center
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Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center
Visitor Center Open Daily | 10am - 5pm | Closed on Holidays
FREE ADMISSION
FREE TOURS: 11 AM & 2 PM DAILY
Visitor Info: 1-800-638-8350 M-F 8AM-5PM (MST)
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Welcome to the Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center
Learn about the region's heritage and many attractions.
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Mount Lemmon's Breathtaking Views
Mount Lemmon, with a summit elevation of 9,159 feet, is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains.
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Explore Pima County Trails Year-round
The many outstanding recreational trails in Pima County are easily accessible from public trailheads.
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Visitor Center Hours

FREE ADMISSION
Daily 10 AM - 5 PM

See our closure schedule.

 

FREE MUSIC EVENTS

Music in the Courtyard
Every Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

See our event schedule for details. 

Location

115 N. Church Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701 

Plan Your Visit (Parking)

Exhibits

Experience our storytelling portals, topographic map, interactive diorama and Heritage Theater.

Welcome to Southern Arizona and welcome to Pima County!

The Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center is your starting point to discover all that southern Arizona, the Sonoran Desert and the Sky Islands have to offer. 

Discover Pima County

Southern Arizona and the Sonoran Desert have lots to offer. Before you start your adventure, be sure to visit our Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center. You can’t miss us – we’re located in downtown Tucson, Arizona inside the Pima County Historic Courthouse.

Our Visitor Center includes various exhibits, a Theater, gallery and other neat features designed to introduce you to new places and provide inspiration to guide your journey.

Featured Exhibits at the Visitor Center

Seven Storytelling Portals

  • Innovation
  • History
  • Arts & Culture
  • Food
  • Recreation
  • Water
  • Nature
  • Topographical Maps
  • Sonoran Desert diorama
  • Theatre
  • Rotating image galleries
  • Gift shop
  • And more...

A Partnership Effort

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VisitTucson.org

Find trip planning information on hotels, events, restaurants and things to do in Tucson, AZ. Request a Visitor Guide.

The January 8th Memorial 

A memorial to the six lives lost and the 13 wounded in the Jan. 8, 2011, shooting in Tucson, offering a place of remembrance, reflection and inspiration.

University of Arizona Gem and Mineral Museum

U of A Gem & Mineral Museum

Dedicated to providing public education and the preservation of minerals and meteorites while also serving the research needs of professionals, students and collectors.

Pima County Attractions and Tourism

Attractions & Tourism

Pima County is home to some of the best world-class attractions in Arizona.

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS &

Parking Downtown

We are located at 115 N. Church Ave. in downtown Tucson, AZ. Public parking is available in the El Presidio Parking Garage directly behind the Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center. Please see the current map of roadworks for more information about access to downtown Tucson. Downtown Construction Map

El Presidio Parking Garage

165 W. Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Driving directions

Additional Downtown Parking

Pima County's Downtown Tucson Parking Garages

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