Scouts

The Desert Museum is a great place to discover the natural world and meet scouts' learning requirements. We offer group admission rates to scout troops. You can also sign up for a Desert Discovery program or download our on grounds Scouts' Activity Guides to help make the most of your visit!

Troop leaders can find even more teaching resources here.

Girl Scouts

Every year, the Desert Museum and Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona team up for special events. We have two planned in 2024:

1. Girl Scout Family Day: Saturday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration information available here.
2. Packrat Playhouse Overnighter: Stay tuned for Spring, 2025!

We will design specialty programs for other scout councils interested in coordinating a large patch/badge day, and can bring our live animal programs to scout events. Please contact Robin Kropp at rkropp@orkexpo.net or 520-883-3034 for more information.

Scouts BSA

Learning requirements for Cub Scout belt loops and pins and Scouts BSA merit badges can be pursued here for the following topics.

Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Belt Loops and Pin

• Geology
• Science
• Wildlife Conservation

More information about Cub Scout academic and sports programs.

Scouts BSA Merit Badges

• Bird Study
• Environmental Science
• Fish and Wildlife Management
• Forestry
• Geology
• Insect Study
• Mammal Study
• Nature
• Plant Science
• Reptile and Amphibian Study
• Soil and Water Conservation

More information about Scouts BSA merit badges.

Troop leaders can find even more teaching resources here.

We also design specialty programs for scout councils interested in coordinating a large patch/badge day, and can bring our live animal programs to scout events. Please contact Robin Kropp at rkropp@orkexpo.net or 520-883-3034 for more information.