Mission

The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block connects art to life through meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire discovery, spark creativity, and promote cultural understanding.

Vision

The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, a regional museum and center for artistic inquiry and appreciation, seeks to inspire dynamic human experiences, create a passion for the visual arts and celebrate Southern Arizona’s rich and diverse culture.

Core Values

Our Core values represent the lens through which all museum decisions and activities are viewed and valued.

We recognize the importance and primacy of art and artists that provide inspiration for rewarding community relationships.

We hold in public trust a growing permanent collection of over 12,000 significant works of art spanning multiple mediums and centuries.

We believe quality arts education should be available for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

We ensure that a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access is represented throughout the museum’s collection, exhibitions, community engagement, and educational programs as well as among members of our board, staff, and volunteer groups.

We serve as an incubator of ideas that link the museum’s diverse collection, activities, and historical properties with the life of the community.

We are proud to contribute to the vitality, livability, and economic stability of Tucson and the region.

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