Asarco Mineral Discovery Center

Asarco Mineral Discovery Center is located at 1421 West Pima Mine Road in Sahuarita, Arizona. There is no admission charge for the center, gift shop, Discovery Theater or exhibits at the facility. The center is open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday. The Center is closed on Monday and Sunday. There are Tours given on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The Center is family orientated offering entertainment and education about the tradition of mining in Arizona. There is a theater with thirty-five seats that has two shows each hour. There is even a 1908 wooden head frame that came from the Copper Glance mine in the historical mining equipment found at the facility. There are several desert flora is protected by a Centennial Cactus Garden.

The equipment display is next to the picnic area and close to the restrooms and parking lot. A gift shop known as the Company Store offers a number of options for purchasing crafts and arts from local people in addition to Native American and other jewelry. Anyone wishing to visit the facility can obtain additional information by contacting the Asarco Mineral Discovery Center in Sahuarita, Arizona directly.