Flandrau Science Center and Observatory near UofA Tucson, another family fun Tucson things to do!

Mineral Museum About $4
Observatory FREE (donations)

M-W 9a - 5p
Th-Sa 9a - 5p & 7p-9p
Su 1 - 5p

1601 E. University Blvd, Tucson

Closed Christmas and New Yrs

Tucson: 5 min
Sierra Vista: 1hr, 30 min

www.flandrau.org
www.geo.arizona.edu/minmus

Flandrau Science Center
Mineral Museum, Observatory & Planetarium

More things to do

Recommended by: Michael Jackson

Home
Arizona Main
Sierra Vista
Tucson
Tombstone
Bisbee
Nogales
To Phoenix

Ben's Review:

It was really cool, there was air blowin a ball up, and it wasn’t touching anything. We played in the museum and there is a spinny thing that you spin, spin, spin and you get really dizzy and a show that we were learning outer space.

Dad's Notes:

Hands on science exhibits, theater of stars, laser light shows (the Planetarium is closed - but there is a portable one that can come to your school or event), minerals & gem museum, nighttime observatory and, of course, a gift shop. Motion machine, bell jar, vortex and more hands on exhibits. Shows start promptly - no late seating, no kids under 3 allowed.

You can go just to the Mineral Museum (which would include the numerous science exhibits) without going to the laser show - If laser shows aren't you thing I still highly recommend this place just for the science exhibits and mineral museum.

The Observatory is open in Evenings Wed - Sat Just after Sunset till 10 PM depending on the weather (call ahead). The gift shop (Called the Science Store) is full of great science toys and experiments!

View Tucson things to do by JacobGuide.com in a larger map

Drive Directions: From SV, I-10 North to Tucson, exit Speedway east (R) about 6 lights to Cherry (R) 2 stop signs and you will see Science Center - continue one block to parking on left.

Jacob Tip: Look on my webpage and I have some fun science activities ~ or send me some and I will make more!

More Family Fun!