The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium inspires visitors of all ages with the wonders of science. Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau offers planetarium shows powered by a state-of-the-art fulldome digital projection system and hands-on science exhibits about science topics from earth to space, and more. Come enjoy fun, captivating science for the whole family!
Recommended age for exhibits: 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an individual at or above the age of 16.
Hours
Tuesday – Sunday
10AM – 5PM
Flandrau is closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Limited Flandrau Guest Parking
We offer a limited number of free 2–hour curbside parking spaces on Hawthorne Street directly north of Flandrau (see map for the yellow "Limited Flandrau Guest Parking"). After purchasing admission, ask at the front desk for a permit to place on your dashboard. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hourly Pay Parking
You can often find open hourly pay spaces on First Street and Second Street, both north of Flandrau (see map for green "Hourly Pay Parking" areas). To pay for these spaces, download the Passport Parking app (APPLE | GOOGLE), enter your license plate, and Passport zone number. All metered spaces on campus are free after 9pm! Click here for more info on how to pay for parking meters.
Garage Parking
You can find nearby garage parking any time at the Cherry Avenue Garage just south of Flandrau. Click here for most up-to-date information on hourly rates. We are unable to offer parking validation or free garage parking.
Handicap Parking
There are two paid handicap parking spaces behind our building (see map for light blue areas). Click here for more info on how to pay for parking meters. Additional spots are available after 5pm (see map for pink areas), but are UA Handicap Permit Only Monday - Friday, 7am to 5pm.
Flandrau Guest Parking
We offer a limited number of free curbside parking spaces on Hawthorne Street directly north of Flandrau (see map for yellow "Limited Flandrau Guest Parking"). After purchasing admission, ask at the front desk for a permit to place on your dashboard. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hourly Pay Parking
Metered spaces on First Street and Second Street, both north of Flandrau (see map for green "Hourly Meter Parking" areas) are free on Saturday and Sunday!
Garage Parking
You can find nearby garage parking any time at the Cherry Avenue Garage just south of Flandrau. On weekends, the Cherry Garage is free. Click here for most up-to-date information on hourly rates.
Handicap Parking
On Saturday and Sunday, there are options for handicap parking. There are 4 spots behind our building, and 5 to the northeast (see map for light blue and pink areas).
You can reach us by the SunLink Street Car! We are one block south of the 2nd Street/Cherry Avenue Stop.
If you need assistance with trip planning, or additional information on transfers, connecting routes, or times please visit the Tucson Streetcar website at www.sunlinkstreetcar.com.
You can reach Flandrau by the Sun Tran bus system. Routes 15, 9 and 20 stop directly across the street from Flandrau — your stop being the "UA Mall."
If you need assistance with trip planning, or additional information on transfers, connecting routes, or times please call the Sun Tran bus station at (520) 792-9222 or look at the system wide transit map online at www.suntran.com.
Museums For All
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is proud to be part of the Museums for All program which extends discounted general admission to EBT cardholders through SNAP or TANF who are 18 years of age or older. Current EBT card and a valid photo ID must be presented at time of purchase. Cardholders receive general admission for $3 per person for themselves and immediate family upon presentation of their EBT card at the Ticket Desk.
This benefit is only valid during regular hours and cannot be used for separate ticketed special events or combined with any other offer/discount. Admission is not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other products or services.
ASTC Passport Program
As a member of ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers), any visitors with memberships to other science centers within the ASTC network enjoy the same admission benefits as Flandrau members.
That means if you are a member of another ASTC participating science center or museum, you can get free admission to our science center exhibits. You can find out more at astc.org.
Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance | Passport
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Flandrau is a member of the Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance and a participant in their attractions passport, a resource that gets your 2-for-1 and other discounts to attractions all over the region.
Find out more at tucsonattractions.com.
COVID-19 Changes
Please take a moment to review some of the changes we’ve implemented. We ask you to please adhere to the new guidelines for the safety and well-being of all.