We bet you, there are a lot of adventurous things to do in Tucson. That’s no surprise, actually. But did you know that you can also find amazing murals in downtown Tucson? They pack a lot of interesting pieces that will surely delight one’s love for street art. We guess you can say, they put the art at the heart of the town.

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A Whole Town Museum
With the long lists of murals, the whole town can actually be a museum (if that is actually possible)! You can find one in both private or public properties, may it be in hotels, restaurants, office buildings or simple walls. You can just walk around town and find the best mural because these are all free for anyone to admire. If you want a change of scenery and want to steer clear from the desert, just go on a little mural road trip.

Honestly, there are a lot, and we had a very, VERY, hard time picking the best ones. Check out 25 of the most beautiful murals in downtown Tucson:

1. Tucson Greeting Card Mural
Greetings from Tucson Mural
Source: Instagram

Better start with the Tucson Greeting Card Mural by Victor Ving Lisa Beggs. It looks like the town is happy to see you (or see you off)! This is a good mural and you can also find other different artworks inside each letter. Just around the corner is Exo Roast Co. coffee shop and Tap + Bottle where you can have a cup or bottle to kick start your mural-filled day.

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Location: 406 N. 6th Ave (on the back wall of Miller’s Surplus)

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2. Primavera Foundation’s Public Art Mural
Primavera Foundation’s Public Art Mural Beautiful
Source: The Tucson Murals Project

Who wouldn’t love art that represents the whole town? The Primavera Foundation’s Public Art Mural by youths in Pima County’s Las Artes program presents the neighborhood’s history and culture. This mural may be small, but it’s still gold.


Location: Near West 34th Street and South Ninth Ave

3. Why I Love Where I Live Mural
Why I Love Where I Live Mural Tucson
Source: Instagram

These two fun murals were commissioned by Why I Love Where I Live to promote the beauty of Tucson. Another fun fact: It was painted on Tucson’s 106th Birthday. What a way to pay homage to Tucson’s diversity!

Location: 234 E. 6th St. on the wall of Reproductions, Inc.


4. Vergiss Mural
Vergiss murals in downtown Tucson
Source: Instagram

Vergiss is a wonderful creation by Fin Dac at The Lewis Hotel. The artist is known for painting East Asian Culture Women around the world to rewire stereotyping. Do you think this mural is proof of his goal?

Location: 178 E. Broadway Blvd.

5. Whale Mural
Whale Mural Joe Pagac
Source: Instagram

In case you need a cheer up, this mural by Joe Pagac represents growing under difficult circumstances through floating whales. Don’t you think we can all get behind the idea of thriving under challenging days? It seems like this is the mural that would best describe our current situation.


Location: 2320 North Campbell Avenue near Grant Road

6. Phoenix Mars Mission Mural
Phoenix Mars Mission University of Arizona
Source: In Bonnie’s Lens

This one was created by a group of art students from the University of Arizona that is led by Alfred Quiroz. It is Tucson’s biggest mural, as it takes over 1,200 sqft in space.


Location: Michael J. Drake Building, 1415 N. 6th Ave

7. Sonora Mural
Sonora Mural Tucson
Source: Instagram

If you’re out exploring the murals in downtown Tucson, you shouldn’t miss this for the world. The Sonora Mural was created by Mata Ruda and his two students Analaura Villegas and Brisa Tzintzun. Behind the woman are patchwork quilt images which represents the organization that reside in the building. A personalized art indeed!


Location: Historic Y building, 300 W. University Blvd.

8. Selena Mural
Selena Tribute murals in downtown Tucson
Source: Instagram


Head to American Eat Co. to see artist Jonny Ballesteros’ tribute to the Tejano’s Music queen on her birthday.

Location: American Eat Co. and Market, 1439 S. Fourth Ave.

9. Finding Nemo (Harboring Beauty) Mural
Harboring Beauty Mural Finding Nemo Tucson murals in downtown Tucson
Source: Instagram


This mural with a concept of “something perceived as ugly harboring something beautiful inside and protecting” is by Joe Pagac. Take a closer look and you’ll see the models used in this art are the homeless people around Tucson. Their faces really tell a powerful story.

Location: 191 E. Toole Ave.

10. Dino’s Delight Mural
Dino’s Delight Dinosaur Mural in Tucson
Source: Instagram


Calling all the Jurassic Park fans out there! Here is an entire building (yup! ENTIRE building) covered by Jurassic Park-themed murals! We are talking about dinosaurs and erupting volcanoes. We have the artist Chris Andrews to thank for this haunting masterpiece.

Location: 202 N. Main Ave.

11. Desert Heart Mural
Desert Heart Murals in downtown Tucson
Source: Instagram


Need we say more? The half-desert, half-heart artwork by Lalo Cota signifies life. This is proof that saguaros are the heart of the desert. Aren’t they? The bobcat in this mural is also a nod to the University of Arizona.

Location: 3443 E. Speedway Blvd.

12. Tucson Bikes Mural
Tucson Bikes Art where to go Tucson
Source: Instagram


Bicycling + Murals = Perfection. When you look extra closely, the list of all the mural donors is also all hand-painted.

Location: 534 N. Stone Ave (facing Sixth Street)

13. Goddess of Agave Mural
Goddess of Agave Rock Martinez
Source: Instagram


This gem from Rock Martinez is called the Goddess of Agave. The woman in the mural looks a lot like his girlfriend, Brandi Watkins. We’re pretty sure her heart melted when she saw this. You best believe this mural is stunning in real life.