University of Arizona Museum Day

The AAMSAZ serves as a resource and to provide the community with an applied and virtual venue and repository for stories, histories, and cultural contributions by African Americans and Blacks in Southern Arizona.

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Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is the University of Arizona’s destination for adventures in space and science. Featuring hands-on science exhibits, immersive planetarium shows, and activities that reveal the marvels of the universe, Flandrau inspires people of all ages to discover the wonders of science.

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The Archive of Visual Arts (AVA) preserves and provides access to the original papers of artists, documenting the motivations that inspire individual artists to do their best work. University of Arizona Museum of Art & AVA Archivist, Sara Swayden, will be guiding visitors through the AVA during the Open House. Visitors will be able to handle archival materials safely and become more familiar with the collections.

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Rest and recharge at the Poetry Center Library! The Poetry Center houses one of the nation’s foremost poetry collections in an award-winning building. Curl up with a picture book in the Children’s Corner or explore the wild and wonderful world of artist’s books in our exhibition space. The Library will be open from 9-3. We’d love to see you!

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“Cepeda Stories,” an exhibit of original art on loan from award-winning illustrator Joe Cepeda, brings home the message that everyone has a story that deserves to be told. Cepeda’s original bold and colorful acrylic and oil paintings highlight family, neighborhood and school bonds and invite children to share their own stories. In addition, original picture book illustrations from the Worlds of Words archives will be on display in the Mary J. Wong Special Collections room to complement the work of Cepeda.

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Join us for an inspiring exploration of Care, Consciousness, and Community, where we will discover the powerful dialogue between art and science. This unique project is a collaboration between students from the School of Nursing and the School of Art. Together, they will examine how healthcare, art, community engagement, and the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion intersect to advance health equity.

Experience a day filled with engaging art installations, hands-on activities that encourage active participation, and thought-provoking scientific experiences.

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Enjoy free admission 10am-4:30pm and creative activities 12pm-4pm at the art museum. Experience the special exhibition Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES, on loan from the collection of the Jordan D. Schnitzer Family Foundation. Trained as a photographer, Thomas reimagines words, materials, and images—from historic photos to flags to advertisements—and invites us to see and challenge systems of inequality while affirming our shared humanity to shape a better future.

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Two exciting science and art outreach events are combined and open to our community. Come explore the fascinating world of optics and optical sciences at the John E. Greivenkamp Museum of Optics. The Wyant College of Optical Sciences is proud to showcase its collection of antique and historic telescopes, microscopes, lenses, and cameras. These remarkable specimens, crafted by some of the world’s most respected instrument makers from the 18th century to the present, demonstrate the evolution of light and image manipulation throughout history. 

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Come explore the fascinating world of dendrochronology at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research. Visit the oldest trees in the world and get the science stories behind them in our Exhibit Hall. Come take a short tour of the cutting-edge laboratories and meet the researchers. Special lecture by Dr. Valerie Trouet, author of Tree Story at 11AM. Bring the kids to explore the children’s area and explore our hands-on activities.

Photo by Iris Cancanon

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Founded in 1966, The Coit Museum is home to one of the world’s leading collections of pharmaceutical artifacts including the Upjohn Pharmacy Collection from Disneyland.

Enjoy hands-on activities and guided tours of our interpretive gallery.

https://museum.pharmacy.arizona.edu

Visit the Museum Association of Arizona table to learn more about our projects and programs that serve Arizona museums.   MAA provides communication and information networks, and professional development opportunities for the more than 300 museums across the state.  We also advocate on their behalf at the local, state, and national levels.

www.azmuseums.org

Discover the rich history of American democracy at the Museum of Democracy exhibit, now on display at the University of Arizona Student Union Bookstore, Lower Level. Brought to campus by the Center for the Philosophy of Freedom through partnership with the Arizona Board of Regents, this exhibit showcases a portion of the renowned Museum of Democracy in New York City. Featuring pieces from the Wright Family Collection—the nation’s largest and most comprehensive collections of historical and political campaign memorabilia—this exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse into presidential elections, social movements, and the fight for civil rights. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the rich history of the country’s democracy. Free and open to the public through May! Guided Tours scheduling information is available here.