Presidio Museum
Keepers of Tucson’s Heritage
Best historic walking tours, demonstrations, heritage and exhibits.
Summer Camp Registration is now open!
A re-creation of the Spanish fort built in 1775, the Presidio Museum allows visitors to experience Tucson’s history first hand. On docent-guided tours, you’ll discover how Tucson residents lived before air conditioning and cell phones. Visitors enter through an 1860s Sonoran Row house. See the remains of a 2,000 year old pit house and learn about the lives of early Native Americans in the Early People’s Park.
Daily Activities with Admission
Tuesdays:
Historical Demonstrations 10 am-12 pm, 1 pm-3 pm
Docent Guided Tour, 10:30 am
Every Other Wednesdays:
Ask an Archaeologist 11am – 1pm , April 9, April 23, May 7
Thursdays:
Docent Guided Tours, 10:30 am
Saturdays:
Docent Guided Tours, 10:30 am & 2 pm
Living History, Cultural Heritage, Activities for Kids, Lectures, and More…
Summer Camps at the Presidio!
For more detailed information, registration, and pricing:
https://tucsonpresidio.com/summer-camps-tucson-presidio-museum/
WEEK OF JUNE 2-6: Hands-on History
8:30 am – 2:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Recommended for ages 8-14
Let’s experiment! This camp explores how science is used to reveal mysteries of the past through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Participants will learn how to make arrowheads (flintknapping), analyze pottery, make pottery, tree ring dating (dendrochronology), paint with natural dyes, and more.Â
WEEK OF JUNE 9-13: Who made Tucson?
Celebrating the City of Tucson’s 250+ Years!
8:30 am – 2:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Recommended for ages 8-14
Do you know that everything and everyone has a story? Even our city has a story. Do you know what “Tucson” means? Do you know who first brought ice cream here? Participants will learn about the people of Tucson and some of their stories through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Participants will make ice cream, O’odham pottery, and Yaqui Paper Flowers. They will also learn about chocolate, food, the Buffalo Soldiers, Life of a Mountain Man, and more!
The Tucson Presidio Trust (which operates The Presidio Museum) is now operating the Fort Lowell Museum as well! Information on Fort Lowell’s camps can be found here:
https://tucsonpresidio.com/summer-camps-fort-lowell-museum/
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