--- description: Limited free parking is available on Hawthorne Street, while Parksy lists a secure 24/7 lot 1.7 mi away for $10 a day. title: Parking Near Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Tucson | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-flandrau-science-center-and-planetarium-tucson-ec3706.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Tucson Landmark Parking · Tucson, Arizona · Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1601 East University Boulevard [Airport Parking (TUS)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/az/tus) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/az/tucson) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/az/tucson) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/az/tucson) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/tucson) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/az/tucson) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/az/tucson) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/az/tucson) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/az/tucson) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/az/tucson) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/az/tucson) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/az/tucson) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/az/tucson) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/az/tucson) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/az/tucson) Where Can I Park for Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium? Official visitor parking is limited and free on the yellow curb on Hawthorne Street’s south side, but spaces are not guaranteed. Open, hourly-metered spaces can often be found on Hawthorne Street, First Street, and Second Street north of the museum. For a reservable alternative, Parksy lists a secure 24/7 lot 1.7 mi away for $10 a day. Listen to article 5:19 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking on Hawthorne Street for Flandrau Visitors The site’s official visitor parking is limited and free, located on the yellow curb on the south side of Hawthorne Street (flandrau.org). The free spaces are not guaranteed, so arriving with time to find an alternative is sensible when a show or museum visit has a fixed start. The attraction lists parking hours as Tuesday through Sunday, 10AM to 5PM, and says it is closed on Mondays (flandrau.org). Its address is 1601 East University Boulevard, placing the museum 1.7 mi from Tucson centre. Flandrau’s ticket guidance asks visitors to arrive at least 10 minutes early for shows and allow extra time for parking (flandrau.org). ## Football Saturdays and Metered Streets Around the Site Parking around the site can become limited or reserved because of a University of Arizona football game on Saturday, especially in the afternoon (flandrau.org). The official group-visit information says open, hourly-metered spaces can often be found on Hawthorne Street, First Street, and Second Street, north of the museum (flandrau.org). These are street spaces rather than the limited free visitor parking on Hawthorne’s south side. The reference to hourly meters makes the northern streets useful for short visits, but drivers should follow the posted restrictions for the space they use. Show map of Tucson ## Named Alternatives Near 1601 East University Boulevard Visitors can use the hourly-metered spaces on Hawthorne Street, First Street, and Second Street north of the site when they are open (flandrau.org). The streets are named in the official group-visit information as places where drivers can often [find parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me), giving visitors several nearby options beyond the yellow curb on Hawthorne’s south side. Visit Tucson lists free parking and on-site parking for Flandrau (visittucson.org). The operator separately identifies limited free visitor parking on Hawthorne Street and notes that it is not guaranteed (flandrau.org). ## Parksy Parking Lots Within Reach of Flandrau Parksy lists a secure 24/7 parking lot in Tucson 1.7 mi from the site for $10 a day. The space suits drivers who prefer a reservable lot to searching for limited curb parking, although its distance means it is not directly beside the museum. This monthly option is better aligned with repeat Tucson parking than a single museum visit, while the 24/7 lot offers a simpler daily choice for an occasional visit. Both are off-site Parksy spaces, so visitors should allow for the additional journey to 1601 East University Boulevard. ## Walking and Rail Access to the Tucson Museum Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium is at 1601 East University Boulevard, on the University of Arizona campus. The official visitor information gives the address as 1601 E. University Blvd. (flandrau.org), which helps drivers and transit users identify the correct campus destination. The site is 1.7 mi from Tucson centre. For a visit tied to a scheduled planetarium show, the operator advises arriving at least 10 minutes early and allowing extra time for parking (flandrau.org). The official pages supplied for the attraction identify the address and parking arrangements but do not provide a named nearby rail station or a station walking time. Show street view near Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium ## Sources - [Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium website](https://flandrau.org/) - [Arizona Department of Transportation](https://azdot.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Hours and Parking](https://flandrau.org/visit/hours-and-admission) - [Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Home](https://flandrau.org/) - [Buy Tickets](https://flandrau.org/visit/tickets) - [Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium](https://www.visittucson.org/listing/flandrau-science-center-%26-planetarium/6126/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium? Official visitor parking is limited and free on the yellow curb on Hawthorne Street’s south side, but spaces are not guaranteed. Open, hourly-metered spaces can often be found on Hawthorne Street, First Street, and Second Street north of the museum. For a reservable alternative, Parksy lists a secure 24/7 lot 1.7 mi away for $10 a day. ### Is Visitor Parking Free at Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium? The site’s official visitor parking is limited and free on the yellow curb on the south side of Hawthorne Street. Spaces are not guaranteed, so visitors should allow extra time to find an alternative, particularly when a show or museum visit has a fixed start. ### Where Are the Closest Metered Parking Spaces? Open, hourly-metered spaces can often be found on Hawthorne Street, First Street, and Second Street north of the museum. These are street spaces rather than the limited free visitor parking on Hawthorne’s south side. Drivers should follow the posted restrictions for the space they use. ### Can Football Saturdays Affect Parking? Parking around the site can become limited or reserved because of a University of Arizona football game on Saturday, especially in the afternoon. Visitors planning a show or museum visit should allow extra time for parking and consider the nearby hourly-metered street options when they are open. ### Is There a Reservable Parking Lot Nearby? Parksy lists a secure 24/7 parking lot in Tucson 1.7 mi from the site for $10 a day. It suits drivers who prefer a reservable lot to searching for limited curb parking, although it is not directly beside the museum and requires an additional journey. ### When Should I Arrive for a Planetarium Show? Ticket guidance asks visitors to arrive at least 10 minutes early for shows and allow extra time for parking. The attraction lists parking hours as Tuesday through Sunday, 10AM to 5PM, and says it is closed on Mondays. 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