Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, Tucson

Name: Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Address: 414 N Toole Ave, Tucson, 85701-1815, United States
Telephone: +1 520-623-2223

#41 among attractions in Tucson

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The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum is a railroad museum in Tucson, Arizona. It is located in the former records vault building at the former Southern Pacific Depot, which was renovated by the City of Tucson in 2004. ()

Coordinates: 32°13'25"N, 110°58'1"W

Address

414 N Toole AveCentral Tucson (Pie Allen)Tucson 85701-1815 United States

Contact

+1 520-623-2223

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Southern Arizona Transportation Museum open?

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 3 pm
Thursday 11 am - 3 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Southern Arizona Transportation Museum?

Nearby attractions include Obsidian Gallery, Tucson (1 min walk), Arizona Hotel, Tucson (3 min walk), First Hittinger Block, Tucson (4 min walk), Rialto Theatre, Tucson (4 min walk).

How to get to Southern Arizona Transportation Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southern Arizona Transportation Museum:

Train

Tucson (2 min walk)

Bus

Ronstadt Transit Center • Lines: 1, 10 Nb, 10 Sb, 12, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25 Nb, 3 Eb, 3 Wb, 4, 421, 8 (3 min walk)
Tucson Greyhound Bus Depot (14 min walk)

Tram

4th Avenue & 9th Street • Lines: Sun Link (3 min walk)
Congress Street & 6th Avenue • Lines: Sun Link (4 min walk)