The Magic of Monsoons (Cool Summer Nights)
Schedule
Sat Jul 04 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85743 | Tucson, AZ
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Incredible lightning storms and the intoxicating aroma of creosote after the first rain are two of our favorite things about Monsoon! Meet experienced storm chasers and photographers and learn about this summertime season.⛈️ Tonight's Schedule:
Hands-on Activities and Education:
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Back by popular demand, a meet and greet with monsoon storm chasers! Members of the Official Tucson Storm Chasers Group will be joining us to discuss storm forecasting and photography techniques for capturing Monsoon scenes. You can also see prints of their amazing storm photos over the years!
Live Music on the Ironwood Patio:
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the ambient pop sounds of Asphalt Astronaut! This local artist from takes inspiration from artists like Ethel Cain, Mitski, and Daughter.
Throughout the Night:
Look for Museum Docents around grounds interpreting live animals, celestial desert skies, fluorescent minerals, bats, kissing bugs, scorpions, rattlesnakes, and more!
6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Stingray Touch Exhibit
Admission: $2 Members / $4 Non-Members
Visitors are able to create their own moments with these captivating creatures at the Stingray Touch experience. The pool features cow nose stingrays that guests can interact with. Be touched by a ray!
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Packrat Playhouse
This indoor play space allows children to discover the desert through the eyes of a packrat! Packrat Playhouse may reach capacity. 30-minute reserved play times are available at the Packrat Playhouse entrance.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Art Exhibits
Make sure to check out 'Desert Dreams: Miniature Masterpieces' by the Arizona Pastel Artists Association in the Ironwood Gallery and 'Baldwin in the Baldwin'!
Signature Drink — Electric Lemonade: Vodka, Blue Curacao, lemonade, topped w/ Sprite
🌙 ABOUT COOL SUMMER NIGHTS:
Open till 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays June–August! Cool Summer Nights is included with Museum Admission.
The Desert Museum is lovely during the day, but it’s even cooler after dark! Join us every Saturday night throughout the summer to beat the heat while learning something neat! The desert comes alive at night as nocturnal animals awake: Bats perform aerial acrobatics in pursuit of dinner, otters splash around in their pond, and scorpions glow green under black light. Bring your flashlight and explore, grab a refreshing drink and wander, experience a live animal encounter, scamper in Packrat Playhouse, feel the touch of a stingray, or participate in special nightly activities.
Learn more: https://www.desertmuseum.org/visit/events_saturday_csn
Consider joining our membership program. A lot of bang for your buck! Learn more: http://www.desertmuseum.org/members/
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