The National Parks Store

The National Parks Store with displays of artworks, dreamcatchers, park collectibles, and colorful merchandise.
Turquoise and coral jewelry displayed on a mannequin in a colorful shop.

Western National Parks' spacious retail store is a Tucson-area destination of its own, especially for people who appreciate Southwestern cultures and national parks.

Location

12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive
Tucson AZ 85755
520-622-6014

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Open daily, 10 AM–5 PM*

*Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and one Sunday in September for inventory. Early closures (3 PM) on December 24 and 31.

The National Parks Store works with regional Native American artisans to bring you exquisite and authentic art, jewelry, and crafts. Learn more about each artist as you browse their work and read their stories. 

Other local cultural offerings include handmade Mexican crafts such as popular Oaxacan woodcarvings and Mata Ortiz pottery; packaged food made of desert ingredients; and ceramics, soaps, home goods, and other gifts with a Sonoran Desert theme.

We have books galore! As an independent, nonprofit bookstore and publisher, WNP’s list includes Native American and US history titles, park-themed guides, cookbooks and cuisine, nature publications, and children’s stories.

Browse our large section of toys, plush animals, clothing, games, and activities. Junior Rangers can find themed gear to spark their enthusiasm and curiosity. 

National park collectibles and clothing allow you to show your love for our American treasures. Or you can grab water bottles, hats, and other gear to take on your national park or outdoor adventures.

The National Parks Store hosts regular presentations that explore Southwest nature, culture, history, and more led by experts in their fields. Popular trunk shows introduce the stunning works of art and fine craft that you can find in the store.

Best of all, store sales help WNP support our 70+ partner parks and enhance the visitor experience today and tomorrow.

The National Parks Store logo with location pin icon.

National Parks Store event calendar

In-Person Presentation | Fire in the Sonoran Desert: An Overview of a Changing Landscape

May 14 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Dr. Benjamin Wilder, Director and Co-founder of Next Generation of Sonoran Desert Researchers (N-Gen), to learn about the expansion of the grass-fire cycle in North American deserts.

Author Talk | “Migrations of Butterflies and Lies” with Jerry Mitchell

May 17 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Author Jerry Mitchell introduces his new book, Migrations of Butterflies and Lies, a mystery novel that follows Ranger Jack Chastain as he searches for an archaeologist who’s gone missing in a national park in New Mexico. Mitchell will discuss how...