"The University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA) in Tucson is a world-class cultural destination nestled in the heart of the University of Arizona campus. Housing a permanent collection of more than 6,000 works, UAMA features a seamless blend of European old masters and bold modern American artists. "

Recommended For

Art history lovers
View masterpieces from the Renaissance to the Abstract Expressionist era

University visitors
Explore one of the Southwest’s most treasured art institutions while visiting the campus

Modern art collectors
Discover works by Rothko, Hopper, Picasso, Dali, and Miró

Families & educators
Enjoy art-inspired workshops, docent-led tours, and hands-on activities for all ages

Highlights of the Collection

  • Samuel H. Kress Collection: Over 60 European works (14th–16th centuries) including masterpieces by Tintoretto, Carpaccio, and Gallego
  • Retablo from Ciudad Rodrigo: A 26-panel Gothic altarpiece depicting biblical stories, considered one of the 15th century’s most ambitious religious works
  • C. Leonard Pfeiffer Collection: American classics by Edward Hopper, Reginald Marsh, and John Steuart Curry
  • Edward J. Gallagher III Memorial Collection: Includes works by Rodin, Rothko, Moore, Pollock, and Kline
  • Modern Masters: Works by Picasso, Léger, Matisse, Dalí, Miró, and Chagall
  • Robert Priseman Collection: Religious icons overpainted with 20th-century celebrities, blending sacred with pop culture
  • Lipchitz Collection: 60+ clay and plaster models, tools, and portrait busts by Jacques Lipchitz
  • Archive of Visual Arts: A research collection with over 200 works including “Mars Metropolis” and “Mars Outpost” space art

Educational Programs

  • Workshops & Classes: Family-friendly arts and crafts, readings, and object exploration
  • Community Events: Engaging programs designed to inspire creativity across generations
  • Docent Tours: Complimentary tours for groups of eight or more, customized by age and interest

Location & Hours

Address: 1031 North Olive Road, Tucson, AZ 85721-0002
Phone: 520-621-7567
Website: artmuseum.arizona.edu
Map: View on Google Maps

Hours:
Monday–Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesdays: Open until 7:00 PM

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