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

Jan 24 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The National Parks Store is hosting Hubbell Trading Post, the oldest continuously operating trading post in the Southwest! Browse beautiful, handcrafted Navajo rugs and fine silver jewelry, featuring turquoise and other gemstones. Join Navajo Trader...

Jan 31 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Zuni fetish carvings feature different animals and beings. Today, these traditional style carvings emphasize the connection between the spiritual and human worlds. Browse and purchase hundreds of authentic Zuni fetishes sourced from the Kachina House...

Feb 1 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Zuni fetish carvings feature different animals and beings. Today, these traditional style carvings emphasize the connection between the spiritual and human worlds. Browse and purchase hundreds of authentic Zuni fetishes sourced from the Kachina House...

Feb 4 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

This presentation is SOLD OUT. To add yourself to our waiting list, click on "more details" below.

Feb 4 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This presentation is SOLD OUT. To add yourself to our waiting list, click on "more details" below.

Feb 7 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Considered one of the oldest crafts on the continent, Indigenous basket weaving is an intricate, beautiful, and highly functional art that involves the painstaking weaving of various plant materials. Join expert and author Terry DeWald for a...

Feb 8 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Considered one of the oldest crafts on the continent, Indigenous basket weaving is an intricate, beautiful, and highly functional art that involves the painstaking weaving of various plant materials. Join expert and author Terry DeWald for a...

Feb 11 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join author Gerald T. Ahnert as he brings to life the story of the Butterfield Overland Trail the first successful government-sanctioned trail connecting the East and West, and the newest designated National Historic Trail. Drawing on more than 55...

Feb 14 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Rendition Arts is owned by Brian and Holly Bystedt and specializes in metal artwork representing petroglyphs from the American Southwest. Brian photographs these ancient rock carvings on site and uses the image to create a variety of metalwork...

Feb 18 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

This presentation is SOLD OUT. To add yourself to our waiting list, click on "more details" below.

Feb 20 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join national park expert, endurance athlete, and LGBTQ+ advocate Mikah Meyer for a special screening of “Canyon Chorus.” Part adventure narrative, part coming-out story, this award-winning mini documentary follows Meyer and a group of friends as...

Feb 21 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Katsina dolls, carved representations of Hopi deities, are handcrafted according to spiritual and cultural traditions passed down for generations. Enjoy a remarkable selection of katsina carvings from renowned Hopi artists, curated by the Kachina...

Feb 28 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

World-famous ceramicist Jorge Quintana is known for his intricate and elegant Mata Ortiz pottery. Founded by Juan Quezada Celado, this style re-creates centuries-old pottery using traditional techniques. Quintana is a master of the process, from...

Mar 1 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

World-famous ceramicist Jorge Quintana is known for his intricate and elegant Mata Ortiz pottery. Founded by Juan Quezada Celado, this style re-creates centuries-old pottery using traditional techniques. Quintana is a master of the process, from...