Keepers of Tucson’s Heritage
Tucson Presidio Museum
Historic walking tours, demonstrations, docent-led tours, and exhibits
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm
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.
Tohono O’odham Fry Bread Workshop
Thursday, October 22
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
$45/member, $55/general
Join Sherie Cruz of Sheri’s Traditional Foods to learn the art of making Tohono O’odham fry bread. Growing up on the Tohono O’odham reservation in Santa Rosa Village, Sherrie learned how to make fry bread from her mother and grandmother.
Death After Dark Walking Tour
Friday, October 30, Saturday, Oct 31, and November 1
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Oct 30 – Register Here
Oct 31 – Register Here
Nov 1 – Register Here
$20/member, $35/general
Join our guide on a macabre, after-dark tour that explores some of Tucson’s most memorable deaths.
Día de los Muertos at the Presidio Museum!
Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibition Sneak Peek and Open House
Friday, Oct. 23
5 – 7 pm
FREE Event!
Take a sneak peek of the annual Ofrenda Exhibition, in partnership with Tucson-Mexico Sister Cities, and chat with Dr. Luis Coronado Guel, Director of the University of Arizona College of Social & Behavioral Sciences’ Mexico Initiatives, on the traditions and symbolism of Día de los Muertos.
Drinks will be available to purchase from Brandylion Tea & Spirits.
Paper Flowers & Crowns Making Workshop
Sunday, Oct. 25
10 am – Registration
1 pm – Registration
$15/member, $20/general
Join historian and archaeologist Homer Thiel to explore the history of ofrendas and the role paper crowns played in Tucson’s mortuary customs. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to craft paper flowers and crowns. All materials will be provided.
Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibition
October 24 – November 8
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Included with general admission
The Presidio Museum will have several ofrendas (altars) on display for the public to enjoy. Public ofrendas will honor veterans, pets, and friends and family of the Tucson Presidio Trust.
Private ofrendas will be built by Hearts That Purr, Tucson Mexico Sister Cities, Sky Island Alliance, City High School, and the Avalos/Dennis family.
Upcoming Walking Tours and More
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour
Sunday, October 18
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$20/member, $35/general
Register Here
Explore Tucson’s oldest neighborhood and the largest collection of Sonoran row houses in the United States. For over a century, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life.
Hold the Fort!
A fall garrison day and historic demos
Saturday, October 24
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Included with general admission
Admission Tickets
Enjoy the opening of the Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibition with musket demos, tortillas, blacksmiths, and more!
Muskets at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm
Also hear the ghostly tale of La Llorona at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm
Murals & More of the 4th Avenue District
Sunday, October 25
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
$20/member, $35/general
Register Here
Learn about the local artists behind the murals on 4th Ave, uncover hidden gems, and discover stories that bring Tucson’s streets to life.
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour
Sunday, November 1
9:00 am – 11:30 am
$20/member, $35/general
Register Here
Explore Tucson’s rich history on a guided walking tour along the Turquoise Trail, a 2.5-mile loop through Downtown marked by a painted turquoise line.
Armory Park Walking Tour
Sunday, November 1
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
$20/member, $35/general
Register Here
Take a guided walk through one of Tucson’s most historic and beautiful neighborhoods, Armory Park. It sprung up with the arrival of the railroad in 1880. See the interior of the beautiful 1878 Blenman Inn.
Mainly Murals Walking Tour
Sunday, November 7
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
$20/member, $35/general
Register Here
This tour explores a variety of murals and public art on a 1.5-miles walking tourof murals north of Congress Street. Learn about the artists, their inspirations, and the stories behind each piece.
Handmade Tortillas Workshop
Saturday, November 7
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
$30/member, $35/general
Register Here
Discover the art of making fresh, flour tortillas in this hands-on workshop! Participants will learn the techniques of mixing, kneading, shaping, and cooking flour tortillas from scratch.
The Tucson Presidio Museum is a member of
