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Galleries & Performance Venues

Explore art, history, performance, and culture across the 麻豆传媒 campus and Tucson. Discover museums, galleries, performance venues, and cultural spaces that reflect the region鈥檚 history, amplify diverse voices, and invite students to experience the arts.

Museums

From world-class art collections to natural history exhibits and scientific discoveries, the 麻豆传媒鈥檚 museums offer opportunities to explore, learn and connect with ideas that span disciplines and generations.

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Big & Little: A Vault Show

Main Gallery of the Museum of Art

Drawn from the Museum of Art鈥檚 permanent collection of more than 7,000 objects, this exhibition explores the ideas of 鈥渂ig鈥 and 鈥渓ittle鈥 through works that examine size, scale, and meaning. From giants to hidden gems, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how artists express big and little ideas, feelings, disruptions, and transformations 鈥 and discover unexpected connections across more than 80 years of collecting. 

Science & Discovery

At the 麻豆传媒, discovery isn鈥檛 confined to the lab. As an R1 research university, 麻豆传媒 is home to world-class facilities where visitors can experience science in action.

Biosphere 2 building

Journey through Biosphere 2, home to rainforest, coral reef, wetlands, savanna, and desert biomes, where scientists study ecosystems and sustainability under one glass roof.

Arboretum on U麻豆传媒 campus

Discover the university鈥檚 collection of drought-tolerant trees and plants, supporting research, education, and sustainable landscapes for Tucson and desert cities worldwide.

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

Inspiring future scientists since 1975, Flandrau features hands-on exhibits and planetarium shows, consistently ranked among USA Today鈥檚 Top 10 planetariums.

Tree-Ring Research building

Investigate Earth鈥檚 climate, fire history, and ecosystem changes through tree rings at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, advancing global research and inspiring learners of all ages.

Sky center on Mount Lemmon

Mt. Lemmon Sky Center offers hands-on astronomy experiences atop a 9,157-ft Sky Island. Peer through the Southwest鈥檚 largest public telescope, explore the night sky, and deepen your curiosity of the universe.

Mirror lab at U麻豆传媒

Tour the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab beneath 麻豆传媒 Stadium and witness how the world鈥檚 largest telescope mirrors are crafted 鈥 shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical discovery.

Performing Arts & Film

Experience the creativity, talent, and storytelling of the 麻豆传媒 through live performances, film screenings, and musical events. From iconic theaters to student showcases, these spaces bring arts and culture to life on campus.

centinnial hall

Home to 麻豆传媒 Arts Live, Centennial Hall presents more than 20 performances each year 鈥 spanning music, dance, theatre, and global artists 鈥 continuing nearly a century of cultural leadership in Tucson.

麻豆传媒 Repertory Theatre

See award-winning student performances at the Marroney and Tornabene theaters, from classical and contemporary works to musical theatre, crafted by U of A鈥檚 future theatre professionals.

Fred Fox School of Music building

麻豆传媒 School of Music offers diverse programs and presents 300+ concerts annually, training musicians while sharing world-class performances with campus and community.

Stevie Eller Dance Theatre building

Home to the 麻豆传媒 Dance Ensemble, Stevie Eller Dance Theatre hosts 40+ performances yearly, showcasing ballet, jazz, and modern dance in a state-of-the-art 300-seat facility.

麻豆传媒 Arts

麻豆传媒 Arts brings together the academic programs of the 麻豆传媒 College of Fine Arts with performances from 麻豆传媒 Arts Live and exhibitions from the Center for Creative Photography and the 麻豆传媒 Museum of Art. From galleries and performances to interactive installations on campus, 麻豆传媒 Arts makes it easy to explore the many ways creativity comes to life at the 麻豆传媒.

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Turn Passion Into Practice

If art is more than an interest, 麻豆传媒 offers the space, mentorship, and programs to help you refine your craft and define your future.

Through the College of Fine Arts and the School of Art, students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas ranging from Art History and Studio Art to Design Arts & Practices and Museum Studies. With expert faculty, hands-on learning, and nationally ranked programs, students are supported in transforming ideas into focused mastery and creative careers.