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Packrat Playhouse
The day is finally here! Our newest exhibit, Packrat Playhouse, is opening in 36 days! Join us for the grand opening on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. It'll be a packrat party! Be one of the first people to play in the new (air-conditioned!!!) family-friendly exhibit. Kids will get to climb through prickly pear cactus pads and slide down cholla skeleton ribs. Guests will enjoy magic and juggling, crafts, live music, fantastic photos opportunities, and more.
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The Art Institute Is Growing
Over the past five years, the Art Institute has more than doubled in growth! We are so grateful for the ongoing support of our participants. Your dedication to our program has inspired this expansion. Help us celebrate the opening of the expanded classroom space, the latest home for member engagement through the arts! Opening Ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 10, starting at 10 a.m., followed with light refreshments and casual tours of our new facility. Interested In The Arts?
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Photo: Jay Pierstorff |
Are you curious about our creatures? Get an up close and personal look at many of the wonderful animals during our Behind the Scenes Photowalk! A professional photographer and staff animal keeper join forces to create two days of exciting picture taking opportunities. All skill levels and cameras are welcome. You can learn, take pictures, ask questions, and experience the Desert Museum like never before! Join us for this immersive class on March 17 & 18.
Charge Your Camera!
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Sculpted by Mark Rossi
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How cute is this javelina piggy bank? Enter our Gala raffle for your chance to take this newborn home! Drawings will take place on Sunday, April 29, during the live auction at the 25th Annual Desert Museum Gala. Each ticket offers one chance to win this beautiful bronze sculpture. You need not be present to win. If your ticket is drawn and you aren't at the event, we will contact you by telephone the following morning. Tickets are $25/each or $100 for five.
Buy Your Tickets Today!
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Photo: ASDM/Sonya Norman |
Springtime symbolizes many things: desert blooms, warmer weather, and the ritual of harvesting cholla buds. Our popular Cholla Bud Harvest program allows you to stroll Museum grounds and gather quite the harvest. You will learn how to de-thorn the buds and prepare several delicious dishes. While munching on a native foods lunch, you will also discover the natural history of the cholla and its sister cactus, the prickly pear. $60/members, $66/non-members.
Here for the Harvest!
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Photo: ASDM/Sarah Osborne |
Volunteer Viernes
Last Saturday, we held our annual Volunteer Celebration. The 'Alice in Wonderland' evening featured marvelous magicians, delicious food, groovy tunes, and fun with friends. We have more than 500 volunteers and rely heavily on the support of these devoted and caring people.They make the Desert Museum an unforgettable experience and we simply could not do what we do without them. They are truly amazing. Looking to join the Desert Museum volunteer family?
Volunteer Today!
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What's Going Down in the Desert?
- Creating Backyard Habitat & Rainwater Harvesting (March 10)
- Sonoran Desert Herbalism (March 18)
Want more info on these awesome events?
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