Arizona State Museum — Attraction in Tucson

I understand there are security issues, however this is the second visit where I have been asked to leave personal Items at the front desk shelves while others with similar items were allowed to carry theirs around the museum (my backpack versus men with carrier bags or women carrying large handbags). I had a small bundle of valuable items and was asked to leave them without surveillance. Or was asked to leave while others were allowed to stay looking at exhibits when the museum was closing. The security staff is rude and does not offer any reasoning behind their bullish attitudes or unequal treatment and after telling them how I perceived this to be bullish treatment, I was told “don’t care there are plenty out there that feel the same way” by security Leal. Indicating that he had treated other patrons in a similar manner. It’s a shame, I am Native American and have family/tribal items in the museum and have helped the museum with research and because of the Security department treatment, felt totally unwelcome. Won’t go back other than for professional appointments. ...

This was my first visit to the museum. I have to say Google messed up on the directions but I found the parking garage quickly. I walked a couple of blocks with all of the college kids to get to the museum. They do require you leave your backpack at the front (people steal there?) so I could only carry one lens for my camera. The public area is only on the first floor which surprised me, I thought there would be more public displays. What they do have displayed is amazing. There were items I have not seen before such as sandals with turkey feathers. The Yaqui masks were amazing and beautiful. The weaving room, I have no words to describe how in awe I am with the detailed work I saw in there. The biggest thrill for me was the pottery room, There is so much to see and read. I thought it was nice to be able to look through the glass and see in the storage areas and see where they work on preserving the artifacts. It is so critical they continue to do this important work so future generations know how people in the...

The campus at UofA is nice to walk around, but considering it is hot as hell that only lasts so long. The museum is a nice respite from the blazing temps. The museum was also a participant in the Blue Star Museum initiative to allow military members access to select museums. Active duty military members need culture and this program provides an avenue for the defenders of our nation.

The museum is centered around a maze of hallways depicting all the tribes of native cultures from Arizona extending south. The meticulous detail provided to explain the cultures was above reproach. There were multiple different media presentations about the different tribes.

If you like pottery this is the place for you. They have an extensive collection of priceless pottery on display. The many different varieties and handiworks...