The lifeblood of the Presidio Museum in downtown Tucson is its volunteers and docents who provide most of the programming and tours at the museum. In an effort to attract new docents, the museum is holding a Docent training course this fall. This extensive course will cover a variety of Read more…
Live Tucson’s History – Ages 8-12Weeks of June 7 and June 218:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Camp participants will experience how people in the Presidio lived through a series of hands-on activities. These activities may include blacksmithing/tinsmithing, training to be a Spanish soldier, experiencing foods that are native to the Read more…
This monthly event is open to children of all ages but is ideal for 4-7 year olds and their families. Events may include a tour of the Presidio Museum, blacksmith demonstrations, colonial-period games, a story time and much more! Check the fourth Saturday of each month on our online calendar Read more…
Experience the life of a soldier through the activities of the Presidio Museum’s Garrison. Demonstrations will include musket fire and drills, and a display of weapons, ammunition, and supplies will be available for visitors to discuss with the Presidio Museum’s Garrison re-enactors. Presidio-era games are also available for children of Read more…
This lecture series is held outdoors in the Territorial Patio at the Presidio Museum on various third Saturdays of the month. Featured lecturers are local experts on a variety of topics related to local Tucson history. Cash bar is available for attendees. You may attend in person and pay your Read more…
The Presidio Museum offers a variety of walking tours throughout the year from the Turquoise Trail Walking Tour to seasonal tours, like our “Tales of the Dead” Walking Tour on Halloween. We also offer a weekly guided tour of the Presidio Museum grounds each Thursday at 11 am and 2 Read more…