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First established in 1924 as the Tucson Fine Arts Association, the Tucson Museum of Art was legally incorporated in 1936 and later moved into its first permanent home, the Kingan House, in the El Presidio Historic District of downtown Tucson. In 1954 the association was officially renamed the Tucson Art Center to more accurately describe its exhibition and education mission. By this time, a docent tour program had been established, and classes for children and adults were offered. In 1963, the Art League was formed to raise funds for the center, which it continues to do today. By the mid-1960s, the Art Center had outgrown the Kingan House and plans were made to acquire a long-term lease from the City of Tucson for a new location. In 1975 the Art Center moved to its present location and became the caretaker of five historic properties—La Casa Cordova, Romero House, Fish House, Stevens/Duffield House and the Corbett House. Another name change, to the Tucson Museum of Art, recognized its collecting activity. Subsequent capital projects restored and stabilized the historic properties, constructed the Plaza of the Pioneers, (a modern courtyard which unifies the main gallery with the historic properties), increased gallery/exhibition space and collections storage, and created an Education Center and Research Library. The most recent addition was the enclosure of the area between the Stevens/Duffield House and Fish House to create a welcoming west entrance and unite the two houses that hold the Palice Pavilion/Art of the Americas and Goodman Pavilion of Western Art galleries. In addition to the historic properties, the Museum maintains a permanent collection of more than 8,000 objects featuring Art of Latin America, Art of the American West, and Modern and Contemporary Art. The Museum also presents original and traveling exhibitions each year that bring special works in all media to the Tucson community. More than 2,500 members and affiliate groups support the museum: the Tucson Museum of Art League, Docent Council, Contemporary Art Society, Latin American Art Patrons, and Art of the American West Patrons. Nearly 200,000 Tucsonans and guests visit annually or participate in public programs both on and off-site. The education program includes a weekly summer school for children ages 5 – 16, year round adult ceramics classes, a hospital and school outreach program, special activities, and an alternative education high school specializing in the visual arts. The Tucson Museum of Art serves the city and surrounding regions and is committed to broadening public access to the arts, enriching daily life.