Reduced $10 General Admission, Kids are Free!
When
Explore Campus Wonders
U of A Museum Day 2026
Saturday, April 4, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Museums across the University of Arizona are proud to offer free or reduced admission in celebration of U of A Museum Day 2026. Spend the day discovering twelve unique museums and collections across campus that connect the arts and sciences. Visitors are encouraged to explore multiple locations and plan their visit using the U of A Museum Day map and participating museum links.
Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum
The Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum invites visitors to explore its three galleries through a self-guided tour highlighting Earth’s geological story and the artistic transformation of natural materials. Outreach activities will also be set up throughout the galleries!
The Mineral Evolution Gallery explores the formation of our planet through rock forming minerals, meteorites, and fossils. The Arizona Gallery showcases the region’s rich mineral heritage with a focus on turquoise and copper bearing minerals from Arizona and Mexico. The Gem Gallery reveals the cutting and polishing processes that transform raw materials into gemstones and fine jewelry.
Location
115 N Church Ave Suite 121
Tucson
https://gemandmineralmuseum.arizona.edu/
Kid friendly: Yes
Audience: All ages, no capacity limit
Reduced admission during this event
$10 for adults
Free admission for children
Contact
Jordan Halter, Guest Services Coordinator
jordanhalter@arizona.edu
520 621 5937