Tucson Auto MuseumTM 2/25/2025
Trip Cost $15.00
The mission of the Tucson Auto Museum is to showcase the very old (their Model T is almost 110 years old), the iconic (hard not to fall in love with their mid-century classic Cadillacs, DeSotos, and Packards), the sporty (picture yourself behind the wheel of one of their classic Corvettes, Thunderbirds, or Mustangs), the unique (ever see a car with just one door—and it is in the front?!) and more. You can even go Back to the Future in their shiny, stainless steel Deloreon. Are you a fan of Batman? Come check out the bat cave with 3 iconic vehicles from Batman Returns. Tucson Auto Museum is a venue for enthusiasts as well as those who do not yet realize that they are car people to appreciate over a century of automotive evolution and innovation.
This will be the Photography Club’s first field trip to the museum’s new and expanded location at 4825 North Sabino Canyon Road. They always have between 65 and 75 classic, iconic, and unique autos inside their 25,000+ square foot facility—plus lots of interesting automobilia like signs and gas pumps from yesteryear.
We’ll meet at the Photography Club upper-level parking lot at 8:15 AM for carpooling, departure at 8:30. Please wear your GVR Photography Club or Camera Club badge if you have one. For those carpooling, $9.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver.
Upon arrival, we will be met by museum staff who will provide a brief overview of the museum. Afterwards, you’re welcome to explore and photograph the museum’s many exhibits. We will have the museum all to ourselves. Use of tripods and flash equipment is permitted. The tour should end around noon.
Please note that this is a “living” museum -- all their cars run, are roadworthy, and are maintained at the museum, so if you are sensitive to oil, lubricants and other automotive garage scents, you might want to pass on this trip. The tour also involves extensive walking and standing. Club members with mobility issues may find this tour challenging.
Additional information about the Tucson Auto Museum is available here.
Following the tour, participants are invited to a no-host lunch at Inca's Peruvian Cuisine, located at 6878 East Sunrise Drive in Tucson. You can check out their menu here. The trip should end about 1:30 PM and we should be back in Green Valley around 3:00 PM.
Tom Parker will be our trip leader. Contact Tom at 618-304-1456 or tparker324@aol.com with any questions. He will be disseminating more information to registered participants via e-mail as we get closer to the event.
GVR requires that every person participating in club's field trips must sign a waiver absolving GVR of any liability. You will be required to sign the waiver at the Photography club before the trip departs.
Last date to cancel for a refund is February 18, 2025.
If you need to cancel, please contact the Field Trip Coordinator Lynn Rozema at 719-351-5193 or email lrozema51@gmail.com. We may have people on the wait list to take your place. On the morning of the trip, please call Tom and Lynn as soon as you know you cannot make the trip.
NOTICE:
All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.
The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations.
In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.
The GVR Photography Club is located in the Recreation Village of Santa Rita Springs.