Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson

Name: Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: 265 S Church Ave, Tucson, 85701-1610, United States
Telephone: +1 520-624-5019

#42 among attractions in Tucson

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The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tucson, Arizona, United States, was founded in 1997, by Julia Latane, James Graham, and David Wright. The museum was founded to create a permanent institution for contemporary art in Tucson's arts district. Originally housed in the HazMat building on Toole Avenue, the museum relocated to the former Fire Department building on Church Avenue in 2010. ()

Coordinates: 32°13'5"N, 110°58'19"W

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265 S Church AveCentral Tucson (Downtown Tucson)Tucson 85701-1610 United States

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+1 520-624-5019

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Contemporary Art open?

Museum of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of Saint Augustine, Tucson (3 min walk), Sosa–Carrillo–Fremont House, Tucson (4 min walk), El Tiradito, Tucson (6 min walk), Valley National Bank Building, Tucson (7 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Contemporary Art:

Tram

Broadway Boulevard & Church Avenue • Lines: Sun Link (6 min walk)
Congress Street & Stone Avenue • Lines: Sun Link (7 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 (11 min walk)
Tucson Greyhound Bus Depot (20 min walk)

Train

Tucson (12 min walk)