Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Tucson

Name: Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium
Address: 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, 85719, United States
Telephone: +1 520-621-4516

#11 among attractions in Tucson

Universities and schools, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is a science museum and planetarium in Tucson, Arizona. It is part of the University of Arizona. It is named after American author Grace Flandrau. The Eos Planetarium Theater has a 15.2 meter dome and seats 146 people. The science center includes fossil and mineral exhibits. ()

Coordinates: 32°13'57"N, 110°56'53"W

Address

1601 E University BlvdCentral TucsonTucson 85719 United States

Contact

+1 520-621-4516

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Day trips

Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arizona State Museum, Arizona Stadium, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona Museum of Art.

0.5 miW
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Arizona State Museum, Tucson
12 min walk • The Arizona State Museum, founded in 1893, was originally a repository for the collection and protection of archaeological resources. Today, however, ASM stores artifacts, exhibits them and provides education and research opportunities. It was formed by authority of the Arizona Territorial Legislature.
~1350 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arizona Stadium, Tucson
7 min walk • Arizona Stadium is an outdoor college football stadium in Tucson, Arizona, on the campus of the University of Arizona. It is the home field of the Arizona Wildcats of the Pac-12 Conference.
~400 ftNW
Domed university campus observatory
Steward Observatory, Tucson
2 min walk • Steward Observatory is the research arm of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona. Its offices are located on the UArizona campus in Tucson, Arizona.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum
University of Arizona Museum of Art, Tucson
14 min walk • The University of Arizona Museum of Art is an art museum in Tucson, Arizona, operated by the University of Arizona. The museum's permanent collection includes more than 6,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings with an emphasis on European and American fine art from the Renaissance to the present.
0.4 miNW
Extensive photography exhibits and library
Center for Creative Photography, Tucson
12 min walk • The Center for Creative Photography, established in 1975 and located on the University of Arizona's Tucson campus, is a research facility and archival repository containing the full archives of over sixty of the most famous American photographers including those of Edward...
1.3 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Rialto Theatre, Tucson
34 min walk • The Rialto Theatre is a performance theater and concert venue located on Congress Street in downtown Tucson, Pima County, southern Arizona.
~1140 ftNW
Universities and schools
University of Arizona, Tucson
6 min walk • The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Centennial Hall, Tucson
11 min walk • Centennial Hall is located on the campus of the University of Arizona, in Tucson, and was the campus auditorium, designed by campus architect Roy Place and using the signature red brick that is a part of almost all UA buildings.
~1710 ftN
Museum, Library, Classes and workshops
University of Arizona Poetry Center, Tucson
9 min walk • The University of Arizona Poetry Center in Tucson, Arizona, is among the most extensive collections of contemporary poetry in the United States.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum, Tucson
33 min walk • 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.
~1680 ftW
Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
University of Arizona Campus Historic District, Tucson
9 min walk • The University of Arizona Campus Historic District is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tucson, Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium open?

Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include University of Arizona Mineral Museum, Tucson (1 min walk), Steward Observatory, Tucson (2 min walk), University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences, Tucson (3 min walk), University of Arizona, Tucson (6 min walk).

How to get to Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium:

Tram

2nd Street & Cherry Avenue • Lines: Sun Link (3 min walk)
Helen Street & Warren Avenue • Lines: Sun Link (9 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Tucson University of Arizona • Lines: 2201 (13 min walk)
Tucson Greyhound Bus Depot (27 min walk)

Train

Tucson (33 min walk)