Closed because of covid and they do not give any idea of when they will open again. Looks like the lobby is completely taken apart. Wish they would update their google maps to show their current situation

Walk to destination on theU of A campus. I call this unique gallery a hands on gallery. There is an area where thephotographs are stored in drawers and visitors are encouraged to open them and pull out the work for close up study. In addition you may wander into the study area to look at photography books, take notes, and to add to the gallerys artist map. Free of charge. Flash free photography is allowed. Also available free of charge are the nearby coat check lockers. Staff are friendly and approachable.

A treasure for Tucson. One of my favorite places. Extremely welcoming and always great exhibits.

Great photo gallery with an amazing collection. The exhibits are always interesting and featur work by e many local, student & faculty photographers. I try to go every time Im in Tucson the Center has probably one of the best permanent photography collections in the U.S. admission is reasonable and not expensive.

The collection is impressive, and contains works from many of the most important photographers. I always enjoy a visit here. I expect it will become even better as James, from the art museum next door, is now the director.

I don’t know if it was the particular exhibit they were shown or what but it was horrible. “center for creative photography” showing an exhibit about “LIGHT” is very misleading. It was all about a photography exhibit in NYC when photography was a new art. It was completely focus on the business of the show and not a lot of what you’d expect.

I just like being able to share what god created

Ecclectic images. Few of real interest that would remain with the viewer from my perspective. Some of the attached poems are poignant, others dont quite fit. Different strokes for different folks.

World class collection of photography and related reading. Incredible archive of the best work done. Dont miss it if you love the art of photography.

Great place to learn about photography

I heard an excellent poetry reading here. There were superb accommodations.

This is not a good place for children unless they are extremely interested in art. I would recommend about 12+ kids or if they are extremely tamed you can attempt this activity! I went here with my 3 crazy little siblings and we left a little early. The art was...different in a way that I can not explain. If you choose to go there only let your child look at the pictures! There are also a few that may be considered inappropriate for any age. The reason for not letting your child read about the picture is because one says and I quote made love and got dressed and went to go get food. So on one side I think you should go to it while your kid is at school and see for your self that I cant explain on Google Maps! Good luck soldier!

Beautiful photographs in the exhibit. However, my favorite part was the special collections book library that was upstairs in the center for creative photography. Will definitely be back to visit that library now that its open to public by appointment

An amazing local resource for photography, holding the archives for renowned artists and providing free, always, public exhibitions. You definitely get way more than you pay for here!

What a delightful place . Nice and cool temperature and even cooler exhibits . Staff members are all u of a and always ready to say hello and share there experience lovely

Kathy McGuire and co-author discussed their work on ground-breaking modern architect Judith Chaffee.

The Center for Creative Photography has provocative, insightful and cutting edge photography. There are interpretive signs to help the visitor understand the various exhibits. Also, the price is certainly right. It is free to visit the Center, though donations are appreciated.

Could use a little more depth of the art on display.

Intriguing exhibit with thoughtful narrative.

A great free gallery filled with photographs and poetry.

One of the best art galleries in Tucson! They have wonderful exhibits that seem to rotate every 6 months, so you cant go too often. But the work is always outstanding and they usually have a couple stations set up for looking through photography books and through cabinets of prints. Very immersive and always free!

Quiet atmosphere, free and neatly set up rooms add up to a great experience.

Wanted to see the Ansel Adams exhibit and also enjoyed seeing the Richard Avedon display. Definitely a place you dont want to miss!

We missed the Richard Avedon exhibition. Bad planning... my bad! We visited before the next exhibition was ready.On the walls of the single room, the limited Weston stuff is offset with other peoples work. It was interesting, but given the apparent scale of the archives, a permanent exhibition of crown jewels for me, would have been better.Adams, Killip and Eugene Smith stuff is hidden in drawers (the drawers dont slide easily... which, rather than make it a journey of discovery, is more an exploration of controlled strength versus amount of noise related to the desire to open the actual drawer given the artists name on the label... perhaps thats the measure of the desire to see the imagery???).But I loved it.

The photos were very interesting, B.A. BAN SISE is a true experience . A must go see

John P Schaefer Center For Creative Photography is currently hosting Ansel Adams Performing the Print and Mark Klett Collaborations with other photographers i.e Byron Wolfe and Gordon Bushaw among others.The Ansel Adams exhibit is small but tastefully displayed. For additional research you have access to the archives located in the same area. I personally spent less than two hours at the Center, which was plenty of time to see everything.A small gift shop is located in the lobby. There is no fee to see the exhibit, however donations are appreciated.

Poems and photos had a good time

Considering this Museum was partially funded by Ansel Adams, I was expecting some really large format examples of his work. Unfortunately there are only a few small photographs. Some of the other photographic exhibits were interesting.

Discovering this gem of a gallery on the University campus is worth the effort. Always helpful docents ready to answer questions and talk about the current show. Best of all, its free!

My first time visiting the Center For Creative Photography, I stumbled in because I Am a photographer who studied photography and I normally try to see all photo exhibits. That day was an exhibit on still life images. About two rooms in I realized that I was looking at photographs by Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, Stieglitz; original prints of most all of the fathers of modern photography.I hope people realize this is one of the top photo museums in the world. I also hope people realize this museum is completely free. HONESTLY, ITS FREE AND HAS A BETTER COLLECTION THAN I HAVE PERSONALLY SEEN AT ANY OF THE BIGGEST MUSEUMS IN NEW YORK OR LA!Go see it. Another one of the world class secrets in Tucson.

Went to see Avedons Photography with friends....awesome gallery. Just a bit difficult to find parking if you go on Campus. If your directions tell you to park in a parking structure and walk thru the under pass tunnel...do it!!! Vwry nice place tho to go...highly recommend!!

Really great facility. Its a small gallery, but everything was beautifully displayed. Its also FREE.

I went with a group of people. Its really not my type of venue. But I did appreciated several of the pictures. Its a good reminder of older times.

Wonderful experience. If you love photography you must see this!

Beautifully constructed and home to meaningful work.

This is a little gem. We saw four rooms with Richard Avedons black and white photos, the current show, and one room with Ansel Adams black and white photos. There was no charge, but a discreet donation box was available. Its on the U of A campus, so there was a little walk to get there for non-students. I parked at 2nd St. garage - $2/hr. rate. I look forward to new shows.

Enjoyed the current exhibit which included photos by Ansel Adams. The exhibit is perfectly small and well-curated. I enjoyed the artifact drawers where you can find letters written by the artists as well as objects used in their photography. Well worth the visit.

Must see if you are interested in Ansel Adams.

Great exhibits.Worth the trip.

Well staffed, and provides a unique insight to photography. Its always fascinating to see collections at universities as there are some pieces that you wouldnt expect to find.

Great place on campus to see photos & collections!

Great place to visit.

Smallish museum yet chock full of wonderful pieces. A great cross section of the old masters like Adams and Bullock to more modern photographers like Avedon and Winogrand. The flat file drawers are like a beautiful pandoras box of photographic history. Would have given five stars but the young docent seemed clueless about film photography and film history. Also, I find it mind boggling that there are no photography classes or darkroom classes offered out of this center for non U of A people looking to get into this medium. Missed opportunity for the university and center to connect.

U of a. But you need to go across the lawn to this one

Beautiful place and extremely helpful people!!

Fascinating. Great photography from two masters.

The Center for Creative Photography displayed a great collection of photos by famous international artists. THe theme of the exhibit was the american road a really smashing subject that defines ( according to my european eye) the American Society. The mother road ( route 66) but not only, is mythical. It leads to poetry, to the ultimate dream of the wilderness that the freeways cut in two pieces of intinity!!!! We really enjoyed this exhibition.

Good for a cheap date. Nice collection

Always interesting exhibitors

Small but well curated gallery. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

Museum was open, but nothing available to view. Web site could have disclosed this. Woman working at desk was totally clueless. For a facility of their self-proclaimed stature, very bad practice. Booooo.

I did not get to see much because kids were making tons of noise, but what I saw was awesome.

Tucked away gem with works of Ansel Adams and contemporary photographers. And FREE.

Nice classic photography exhibits

Very nice. Great Ansel Adams collection.

Looking forward to seeing the new exhibition next Saturday!

I loved seeing this. It was free to get in.

Enjoyed the Ansel Adams exhibit very much.

It was fun to visit. I cant say it was worth my time due to the exhibit. They had some 70s graphic images printed on magazine pages displayed. I kinda disagree it is photography. Art maybe! Photography is kind of cut and dry.... simple if you may. This is what makes appreciating it so fun. Most of the images were very lewd. Art can be so at times. The experience is very subjective first and thus I was slightly offended for 2 reasons. First, (oddly) this is not photography.... second, these were traditionally printed on magazine ads that may have been left in doctors offices in the 70s and children may have handled the books. Otherwise, I get the artists point and agree with his point of view. Im not trying to review the exhibit here as much as Im trying to say.... Why on earth did I not see more photography? Poor choice! Wasted my journey down to see this. I guess in this case, the journey was the reward. The destination sucked. Clean your act up guys! Even if you had nude people in photography, I could clearly appreciate that much more.

Well worth the time. A gem!!!

Was a beutiful place

Free admission and close to some great places for lunch. Not an all day event by any means, yet a great add on to any trip near the University

Great venue and collection

The Spot!Worth a walk to see when new Exhibits are up!

World premier photography museum and archive.

The CCP is a Tucson gem with a beautiful collection of photographs. Just wish there were more visiting hours.

Loved this exhibit, strolled the entire exhibit and it was the perfect length

Always interesting.

Heritage Gallery is awesome.

OMG..... if you love photography you have to go there!!!!!!

Wonderful place

Best bathroom.

Amazing!!!

Awesome building .

A day without ART is not a good day.

Different.

Loved it

Amazing exhibits

Low key museum

Great collection!

Awesome lecture and gallery

Enjoyed Wide screen Wednesday!

Nice building an museum

I agree with Will.. in 8 years ago, hasnt changed a bit.