Amazing rocks and fossils! Tucson gem show is amazing every year. There are 56 different shows…read moreduring the two weeks in February, this was the first time I visited this show.

I have been enjoying the Tucson Gem Shows for years, but yesterday at RMGM was so much fun and a…read morereally relaxed shopping experience! In the span of only one year, owner Sandra and her family have really built this show out! Multiple buildings, room to easily move around & shop, convenient, free parking, food available from Tuxson Tacos Catering and super clean restrooms really make this show a treat AND you can park once and visit other shows in the Mineral District. Did I walk away with a new acquisition? Of quartz!!!! BAHAHAHAH

My first time visiting here and I'm sad. I haven't been here before. It cost $10 to get in. And the…read moremuseum was very well laid out with incredible samples of minerals and gems and great explanations along the way I could've stayed there for hours, but we only had two. Frankly that wasn't enough one of the docents chatted with me about the specimens, and we met a man who loaned his tourmalines from Maine and that was really fun. If you're in Tucson, make a point to come to this museum. It's completely worth it.

Fantastic natures best…read morecool location.The historic old courthouse is a hoot. easy and fun to explore.Downtown in general. . p.s. I learned alot of science and enjoyed myself. take it in It was the mineral show experence without the craziness.

A varied collection, well curated and tastefully organized. Was a true find on a hot day.read more

Based on the museum's name, I didn't expect to find about a dozen very good paintings by 19th and…read moreearly 20th century masters lining two walls in a corridor that leads from one gallery to another. I was rewarded by what I did expect: galleries of Native American rugs that looked like an exhibition of minimalist paintings. Staring at the repetitive patterns employed by skilled artisans didn't put me in a trance but these rugs held my gaze for a long time. I took a break and watched a video on the challenges of modern rug makers; water shortages are becoming more prevalent and it affects all stages of production from ensuring sheep have enough to drink to finding the natural sources of the dyes used.

I took my batch of surplus gold to a few places in town to get quotes, since gold is selling for…read moresuch a high price. Lucine at Skyline Gallery was referred to me be several people at our church, so I took my treasures to her last. At a lot of the other places, they wouldn't even take silver, and many others weren't interested in the broken pieces (I inherited a lot, from broken stuff to heirloom-quality, in a mix of metals), but Lucine was happy to buy it all. She bought everything from my mother-in-law's broken, gem-less earring backs to my old disney silver coins and baby spoons. Plus, she recognized the stones in the more valuable pieces, unlike every single other place I took the jewelry, where only diamonds mattered. She was positively meticulous in her pricing and estimation! Her quote for many of the items was up to four times as much as some of the other places, and fully TWICE as much as the top quotes I got from the most generous pawn shops. I couldn't believe it! Plus, Skyline Gallery is a beautiful place. When I was standing in the line at a pawn shop on First Avenue there were people with guns, a guy twitching while looking around like a lunatic, and a couple of guys smoking a joint in the parking lot, a guy with an obviously stolen car radio trying to convince them that he hadn't stolen it, and the whole scene just felt unsafe and downright scuzzy. You certainly won't find that here. It was a really clean, honest, and ethical exchange in an absolutely beautiful store, and I left feeling great. I also have to say that their collection of jewelry and treasures is unbelievable! It's almost like a curated museum, and the owners clearly know their craft. Lucine has a metallurgy degree from the University of Arizona, if I remember correctly, and they know all the local jewelers, latest techniques, etc. I got the feeling that they were both knowledgable and passionate - a wonderful combination that makes walking into their gallery an adventure and a learning experience all in one. Plus, they aren't snobby at all. They were just as passionate about the gold-plated chain I was interested in as the solid chain, and were totally up front about the perks and drawbacks of every choice. I never felt pressured, and got the impression that they know how to work with any client, from lavish millionaires to the average Joe looking for a spectacular engagement ring on a budget. In any event, whether you are looking to buy or sell, their obvious fairness, generosity, and ethics make this THE place to buy or sell the most precious things in your jewelry cabinet.

The moment you walk into Skyline Gallery, owned and operated by Lucine Dirtadian and Ursula…read moreRodgers, you are taken aback by the beauty, variety and creativity of their inventory. They have a lot of art glass, wall art and other decorative items and have some really cool practical art as well although most of my business with them has been with their jewelry. I bought my wife's ingagement ring from them, a beautiful ring from a designer in Seatle. The size of diamond I needed for the ring was out of my price range so they said they'd see what they could find and get back to me. A short time later they called me. They went out of their way and found a used diamond of great cut and clarity in just they size I needed for much less than what it was worth. The ring/diamond combination turned out better than I dared to hope. Fast forward a little bit and my wedding is fast approaching. I decide I want to buy the matching wedding band. Only problem is the designer stopped making that particular design. Lucine and Ursula have a solution...they make a ring. This is two weeks before my wedding mind you. The proposed design called for a few small diamonds which were donated to the cause by my future in laws out of some family jewelry. The ring they made was absolutely beautiful! And so much more meaningful. These people truly know their craft and rarely will you ever experience the level of customer service they provide. I would recommend Skyline Gallery to anyone

I love this place small and packs in a good crowd and usually a show that you will or cannot see…read moresomewhere else. This is a sensational gallery for local artist to sell and show their work. The creative spirit is here and the variety of the work on display is I dare say hip, to smart, to chic, to cheeky, and a little daring. Check it out, it is the back of Ozma. Every 1st of the month during season there is a new show.

A truly hidden gem for art in Tucson. This space affords artists an opportunity to exhibit edgey,…read morefun, new work because they don't take a commission in sales. The openings are always packed and exciting.

We came here via the Pima county library experience passes…read more You can park in the parking garage adjacent to the museum and get it validated at the front desk. The museum goes in a path around and through the building, starting with the history and background of how AZ became a state, notable people from AZ history and then goes into the history of Geronimo, mining & unionizing. There were various display cases of rocks and minerals. There are exhibits that have some audio, although not all the buttons were working. There is info about how motorized vehicles came to AZ, as well as WWII and information about Mt. Lemmon being an internment camp site. There is a ramp on the eastern entrance that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, the upstairs interaction exhibit for kids is not wheelchair/stroller accessible, at least we did not see an elevator. The bathroom did not have a changing table unfortunately for families with kids needing diaper changes... It's a quaint history museum and great opportunity for people to learn more about AZ history.

Highly recommended. This gem of a museum transports one to another time and place. Very…read morewell-curated museum with an exceptional collection. Who knew that Studebaker was a wagon maker first?! The ole' West has such an incredibly rich history.

We had seen a documentary a year or so ago about an art theft of a de Kooning painting from this…read moremuseum ("The Thief Collector"). It was interesting so we thought that since we'd be in Tucson anyway, we'd stop by and check out the museum and the semi-recently restored artwork (the thieves died of old age and it was recovered via their estate sale, basically). The museum is located in the middle of the University of Arizona campus. There may be street parking even closer, but we parked in a multi-story public parking deck about 3 blocks away. The deck is behind a 7-11 on the corner. Fees for parking were quite reasonable (we paid less than $3 for almost an hour). Entry to the museum is free. The lady at the reception desk gave us an overview gave directions to the de Kooning when we asked (I'm guessing they get that question a lot). They weren't defensive about it. :) There were 4 main areas / displays when we visited: - the main modern galleries - the main early / medieval galleries (which were being renovated) - an exhibit of local high school art competition winners - a special exhibit of sort of grotesque charcoal nudes of late-middle aged artists We got to see the de Kooning, which is what we came for (though none of us are fans of his art, per se). It was the only work protected with a plexiglass housing (so if you come for theft, steal something else this time...). My favorite here was actually a work by Georgia O'Keefe. There was also a Calder mobile and some works by a Spanish modern artist that my daughter recognized from a class. I'm not a huge fan of medieval art, so it wasn't a huge blow to discover this area was closed. We browsed the high school stuff. Some of it was interesting. We hit the final area before leaving. They even cautioned you about 'representation of the human body', or some such, when you check in. Rather than be snarky, I'll just state that this really wasn't something I was interested in, and leave it at that. Given that this is a university-based art museum, and not some major city's premier art venue, I thought it was decent. I was glad we stopped by.

Tons of pieces behind curtains and not on display…read more What we did see was not for us at all. One Dali piece was on display and the Georgia O'Keeffe pieces I wanted to see so badly were not on display. Maybe we came at the wrong time. Meh. Waste of time.

Really enjoyed our visit to the Arizona State museum on the campus of ASU. This is an anthropology…read moremuseum focusing on Southwest indigenous cultures. Considering the nature of the displays (delicate and a lot of reading), the exhibits may not be that interesting for young children. All exhibits were on the first floor. The museum houses an extensive collection of southwestern indigenous pottery, with over 24,000 pieces spanning 2,000 years. Although most of the pottery collection is kept in a controlled vault to protect from humidity and temperature, there are still many pieces on display and lots of opportunity to learn. There's also a virtual tour option for the pieces in the vault. There's also a wonderful collection on the art of Native American basket making, and according to their website they house the "world's largest and most comprehensive collection". Two temporary exhibits were on Native American jewelry making and a photography exhibit on the Sámi indigenous people in Northern Europe. In the hallway, there was information on the 19th amendment, which although I appreciated, I felt that it was out of place. Overall, I learned a lot during the visit and appreciated that the museum respected the history of past and present indigenous cultures.

I loved it!!! I had not been in years and they had really updated it. The exhibits are well curated…read moreand all the descriptions are informative and interesting. I could not believe the amount of artifacts were on display. The flow of the museum was easy to follow and it took about 2 hours to see the whole place. You could take longer or just hit a few of the exhibits. I believe everyone who lives here should go, and it's a great thing to take visitors to. It's always good to know where you live.