Become a certified Young Naturalist at the Desert Museum! Build confidence, make connections, and explore careers while learning about the Sonoran Desert. Develop skills in identifying plants, animals, and minerals, plus conservation and outdoor safety. Discover ecology through nature journaling and earn your official certificate!

On view now through May 24 in our Baldwin Gallery, this exhibition showcases a diverse range of artwork created by students at all skill levels. From beginners to graduates of the Nature Art Certificate program, the collection highlights a shared dedication to technical mastery and conservation through desert-inspired botanicals and wildlife art.

Our newest exhibit, Spadefoot Splash, is now open to the public! Emphasizing that water is life, we invite you to explore this interactive playscape. Relax under the shaded patio, stroll along the new nature trail, learn about our conservation projects in the indoor exhibit area, or play in the gently flowing stream with your little ones.