Jun 21, 2025 7:30 AM –10:00 PM

Cool Summer Nights at the Desert Museum

The Desert Museum is lovely during the day, but it’s even cooler after dark!

Join them every Saturday night throughout the summer to beat the heat while learning something neat!

The desert comes alive at night as nocturnal animals awake. Bats perform aerial acrobatics in pursuit of dinner, beavers splash around in their pond, and scorpions glow green under black light.

Bring your flashlight and explore, grab a local beer and wander, experience a live animal encounter, scamper in Packrat Playhouse, feel the touch of a stingray, or participate in special nightly activities.

Admission

General Admission (ages 13-64) $29.95 Youth (ages 3-12): $19.95
Mapped location of Cool Summer Nights at the Desert Museum

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

2021 N Kinney Rd Tucson, Arizona 85743
(520) 883-2702
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Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, June 21
  • Saturday, June 28
  • Saturday, July 5
  • Saturday, July 12
  • Saturday, July 19
  • Saturday, July 26
  • Saturday, August 2
  • Saturday, August 9
  • Saturday, August 16
  • Saturday, August 23
  • Saturday, August 30

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PicturedThe Desert Museum near Marana, Arizona
CreditSteven Meckler, Desert Museum