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TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC

AZ · EIN 860676237 · $2.9M rev · operational · www.childrensmuseumtucson.org
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Tucson Children's Museum Inc is an operational nonprofit organization that provides educational and interactive experiences for children and families. It serves primarily children and their caregivers in Tucson, Arizona, through various programs and events designed to promote learning through play.

activities · 21

what they do

direct service · 21
  • Offers full-day summer camps for children ages 5-8, focusing on hands-on exploration and free play, with free museum admission for campers and one adult during the camp week.
  • Deliver school and group field trip programs STEM-Focused Educational Field Trips
    The museum offers field trip programs for groups of 10 or more children at $9 per child, with one free adult admission for every five children. It also provides specialized educational programs such as "COLOR-GORIES," "SENSE-SATIONAL SENSES," and "ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – POWER UP!" for Pre-K through grade 5 students, aligned with curriculum standards.
  • The museum hosts birthday parties for up to 40 guests, offering all-day museum access, 90 minutes of private room use, options for popcorn/cotton candy/snow cone machines, and return visit passes for child guests. Private event spaces accommodate up to 300 guests and support external entertainment and catering.
  • Host daily and recurring educational programs for children and families Nature-Based Early Childhood Education
    The museum hosts daily and weekly programs such as Wee Storytime at 9:30 AM, Generation Creation at 1 PM, and Family Brain Boost on weekends with bilingual science activities. Monthly programs include "Harvesting Health" on the first weekend and special events like Desert Discovery Day, providing structured, hands-on learning aligned with exhibit themes.
  • Hosting Birthday Parties and Private Events Children's Themed Birthday Parties with Educational Activities
    Hosts birthday parties and private events, providing all-day museum access, private room use, and optional amenities like special machines, designed to be enjoyable for children and low-stress for parents, accommodating up to 40 guests for parties and 300 for other events.
  • Hosting Birthday Parties and Private Events Children's Themed Birthday Parties with Educational Activities
    Hosts birthday parties for children, offering all-day museum access, private room use, and optional amenities like special machines. The museum also provides space for other events, accommodating up to 300 guests.
  • Hosting Special Events and Programs Nature-Based Early Childhood Education
    Hosts a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly programs and special events, including Wee Storytime, Harvesting Health, Family Brain Boost, Generation Creation, Desert Discovery Day, and Nostalgia Night for adults, complementing its exhibits and engaging visitors in diverse activities.
  • Maintain outdoor and garden installations for interactive learning
    The museum maintains the Rooted Heritage Garden and Curiosity Courtyard, offering hands-on, interactive experiences focused on Sonoran Desert ecology, creativity, culture, and inclusion. The Courtyard includes musical instruments like drums and xylophones and space for reflection.
  • Offer discounted and free admission programs for low-income, military, and community partner families Arts Ticket Access Programs
    The museum provides half-price admission for up to four people to families with EBT/SNAP or WIC cards through the ALL Kids Play program, free admission for military children, free admission via Pima County Public Library Act One Culture Pass (two visits), and free or pay-what-you-wish access during special events like Discovery Nights and Art after Dark.
  • Offering Free and Discounted Evening/Weekend Admission Admission Access & Membership Programs
    Offers free admission on Thursday evenings from 5–7 pm for Discovery Nights at the Tucson location, free admission on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Oro Valley location, and pay-what-you-wish admission on the second Saturday of each month for Art after Dark.
  • Offering Sensory-Friendly Museum Experiences
    Operates the MyTime program, providing a quieter, sensory-controlled museum experience for children with special needs and their families, including recurring sessions and half-price admission during specific weekday hours.
  • Operate interactive museum exhibits focused on STEM, culture, and play Interactive Children's Museum Programs
    The museum operates 14 galleries of interactive exhibits including Bodyology, Imagine It!, Sense of Place, Investigation Station, Electri-City, Pet Vet, Whistle Stop, Gravity, Community Care, and Wee World, offering hands-on learning in science, health, engineering, Tucson landmarks, and imaginative role-play. These exhibits support play-based exploration of the human body, electricity, transportation, public safety, and the Sonoran Desert environment.
  • Operate seasonal and special event programming STEM-Focused Educational Field Trips
    The museum hosts full-day summer camps for children ages 5–8 focused on hands-on exploration and free play, with free admission for campers and one adult during their session week. It also runs special events such as Nostalgia Night for adults 21+, Art after Dark, and Discovery Nights.
  • Operating Free and Discounted Admission Evenings Admission Access & Membership Programs
    Offers free admission on Thursday evenings from 5–7 pm for Discovery Nights at the Tucson location, and pay-what-you-wish admission on the second Saturday of each month for Art after Dark, as well as free admission on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Oro Valley location.
  • Operating Interactive Children's Museum Exhibits Interactive Children's Museum Programs
    Operates a children's museum with 14 galleries of interactive exhibits, including Bodyology, Imagine It!, Sense of Place, Investigation Station, Electri-City, Pet Vet, Whistle Stop, Curiosity Courtyard, Gravity, Community Care, and Wee World, focusing on hands-on learning, STEM, culture, and the Sonoran Desert.
  • Provide inclusive access programs for underserved and neurodiverse families
    The museum offers the MyTime program weekdays from 3–5 PM, providing a quieter, sensory-controlled environment with half-price admission for families needing supportive experiences, particularly those with children with special needs. Noise-cancelling headphones and a non-motorized wheelchair are also available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Providing Educational Programs for Groups STEM-Focused Educational Field Trips
    Offers field trip programs for groups of 10 or more children, summer camps for ages 5-8, and specific educational programs like "COLOR-GORIES," "SENSE-SATIONAL SENSES," and "ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – POWER UP!" for various age groups, often including free museum admission for participants.
  • Providing Educational Programs for Schools and Groups Nature-Based Early Childhood Education
    Offers field trip programs for groups of 10 or more children, as well as specific educational programs like "COLOR-GORIES" for Pre-K–K students, "SENSE-SATIONAL SENSES" for Pre-K–K, and "ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – POWER UP!" for grades 1–4, and an interactive jazz program for grades 4–5.
  • Providing Inclusive Museum Access Programs Arts Ticket Access Programs
    Offers various programs to make the museum accessible, including discounted admission for families with EBT/WIC cards, free admission for military families and library cardholders, and a scholarship program for memberships. It also provides accommodations like noise-cancelling headphones and wheelchairs.
  • Providing Interactive Jazz Programs Youth Choral Education & Performance Programs
    Provides an interactive jazz program for students in grades 4–5, led by young professional musicians from the Tucson Jazz Festival.
  • Support community access through membership and scholarship programs Arts Ticket Access Programs
    The museum offers Gears & Stars scholarships to help families afford memberships, discounted Family Fun Memberships for employees of partner companies, free admission for members, and a special nonprofit membership program allowing organizations to provide free museum access to their clients or employees.
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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Birthday Parties
Private party experiences for children, including all-day museum access and themed celebration rooms.
Field Trips
Guided learning experiences for groups of children, including activities and demonstrations tailored to various educational topics.
Generation Creation
Creative workshops that encourage children to explore their artistic abilities through various mediums.
Nature Niños Activity
Hands-on activities focused on nature and environmental education for children.
Wee Story Time
Interactive story sessions designed for young children to promote literacy and engagement.
relationships · 54

who they work with

  • ASTC Network — Is a member of ASTC but does not participate in the ASTC Passport Program.
  • AZ Humanities Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Angel Charity for Children Partner — Hosts camp programming at the Angel Charity for Children Education Center.
  • Archwell Health Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Arizona Commission on the Art Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Arizona Complete Health Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Arizona Complete Health Partner — Sponsors the "Community Care" exhibit.
  • Arts Foundation of Southern Arizona Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • BeachFleischman Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Caterpillar Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Citi Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • City of Tucson Ward 6 Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Cox Communications Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Desert Valley Pediatric Dentistry Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Encompass Health Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • FRED & CHRISTINE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION Funder — Supported by the foundation.
  • FRED & CHRISTINE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION Funder — Supports the ALL Kids Play admission discount program.
  • First Things First Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • HSL Properties Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • KAI FAMILY FOUNDATION Partner — Sponsor of the daily Wee Storytime program.
  • Kinder Morgan Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Marshall Foundation Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Oro Valley Children's Museum Partner — Satellite location of Children's Museum Tucson
  • O’Rielly Motors Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • PHILIP J & CAROL J LYONS FOUNDATION Funder — Supports the ALL Kids Play admission discount program.
  • PNC Bank Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
  • Pima County Partner — Corporate partner whose employees receive discounted museum memberships.
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