As of August 1, 2024, we are closed to the public
for an extended-temporary period of time
(probably two years), while our 100-year-old
north building undergoes extensive
maintenance and life-safety upgrades.
If you still need to come see us, continue to scroll down for important location and parking information.
Location
Arizona State Museum is located on the University of Arizona campus at 1013 E. University Boulevard. NE corner of Park Avenue and University Boulevard, just inside the Main Gate.
Parking
The closest garage parking, about a block and a half from the museum, is available for a small fee at either Euclid Avenue and Second Street (Main Gate Garage*, 815 E. Second Street) or at Euclid Avenue and Fourth Street (Tyndall Avenue Garage, 880 E. 4th Street). Both garages are accessible from Euclid Avenue. Fees are $2/hour between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Fees are in effect 24/7. See visitor parking rates.
*be sure NOT to park in the Arizona History Museum's specially demarked section on the first floor of the Main Gate Garage. If you are coming to see us, you will be visiting the Arizona State Museum, not the Arizona History Museum. The similar names can cause confusion, unfortunately. Please be forewarned.
ADA Parking
The closest ADA parking spaces to ASM, for use by the general public, are in the Main Gate Garage* and Tyndall Avenue Garage. There are also some ADA spaces in Surface Lot 5073 (see map) at Park Ave and South Campus Drive for a fee of $2/hour. All ADA spaces are on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
All other ADA spaces near or around the museum are for UA permit holders only (faculty, staff, students, DCCs). Non UA permit holders will be ticketed, despite having a state-issued placard or plate.
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Paying for Parking
Payments taken at Exit Gates and Pay Stations 24/7 with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Cash or checks not accepted.
Or pay by smartphone app. Download the Passport Mobile app from Google Play or the App Store in advance of your visit. Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address, credit card, and license plate number. You will be asked for the Zone Number of the garage/lot you choose to park in:
- Main Gate Garage*: Zone Number 52045 (the Main Gate Garage* is located at 815 E. Second Street, Euclid Avenue and Second Street)
- Tyndall Avenue Garage: Zone Number 52046 (the Tyndall Avenue Garage is located at 880 E. 4th Street, Euclid Avenue and Fourth Street)
- Surface Lot 5073: Zone Number 52013 (located at Park Avenue and South Campus Drive)
Watch this 30-second video to learn how to use the Passport Mobile app.
*be sure NOT to park in the Arizona History Museum's specially demarked section on the first floor of the Main Gate Garage. If you are coming to see us, you will be visiting the Arizona State Museum, not the Arizona History Museum. The similar names can cause confusion, unfortunately. Please be forewarned.
Public Transportation
SunTran Bus Route #1 stops right in front of ASM on Park Ave, just north of University Blvd. Refer to the Sun Tran web site for routes, times, and fare information.
The Sun Link Modern Streetcar operates daily with varying hours. The closest stops to ASM are at University and Tyndall (northeast bound) and Second and Park (southwest bound). All stops are ADA accessible. Click here for route details and for a printable route map.
Nearby Dining
Arizona State Museum has no in-house café. There are, however, more than 25 restaurants, cafés, and bars just meters from the museum on Main Gate Square.
Other Attractions On Campus
Enjoy our beautiful park-like campus by strolling to other nearby museums and attractions.