Mainly Murals Walking Tour April 6 - SOLD OUT $20/member, $30/non-member Led by tour guide Dorothy Yanez, the Mainly Murals Walking Tour includes many of the murals found north of Congress Street in downtown Tucson and discusses the artist, history of the mural and many of the artists’ inspirations behind […]
History in the Park: Entertainment and Leisure in the 1800s Saturday, April 6, 10 am-1 pm Included in admission Learn how people in 1800s Tucson entertained themselves, from gambling and drinking to the more wholesome activity that the whole family could enjoy of going to city parks. This event will […]
Armory Park Walking Tour $20/members, $30/non-members The Armory Park neighborhood is south of Broadway and east of Stone. Buildings started to go up in this area with the arrival of the railroad in 1880. The tour led by Alan Kruse covers a half-mile in two hours and includes the outsides […]
Fort Lowell Neighborhood Walking Tour $20/member, $30/non-member The Fort Lowell area is much more than the territorial fort. If you understand the history of the area, you understand the history of Arizona. Historian and preservationist Ken Scoville leads this tour delving into the cultural layers of Tucson. The oasis of water and […]
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour $20/Member, $30/Non-Member Led by tour guide Mauro Trejo, this tour takes attendees on a walk along the 2.5-mile Turquoise Trail through Downtown Tucson to see historic buildings and hear stories that make Tucson’s history special. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
Living History Day: Horticulture in the Southwest Saturday, April 13, 10 am-2 pm Included with admission Today's event features Escape the Presidio escape room and a tortilla-making class at 11 a.m.! Escape the Presidio! (10 am - 2 pm) The Presidio turns into an escape room! Visitors must find the […]
Mainly Murals Walking Tour with Wine Tasting April 13 - SOLD OUT $50/member, $60/non-member Led by tour guide Dorothy Yanez, the Mainly Murals Walking Tour includes many of the murals found north of Congress Street in downtown Tucson and discusses the artist, history of the mural and many of the […]
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour $20/member, $30/non-member Experience the rich history of Tucson through the Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) walking tour. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. This 90-minute tour will take you through the largest collection of Sonoran Row houses […]
Court Street Cemetery Walking Tour $20/member, $30/non-member Archaeologist Homer Thiel leads this walk through the Court Street Cemetery, where about 8,000 people were buried between 1875 and 1909. When it was closed, about half were reinterred but the other half were left in place. The tour will lead you through […]
Court Street Cemetery Walking Tour April 14, 1 pm - CANCELLED $20/member, $30/non-member, Archaeologist Homer Thiel leads this walk through the Court Street Cemetery, where about 8,000 people were buried between 1875 and 1909. When it was closed, about half were reinterred but the other half were left in place. […]
Presidio District Tour - Why is Tucson the City It is Today? $20/member, $30/non-member El Presidio Historic District provides many of the answers as to why Tucson is the city it is today. Presidio Museum tour guide Ken Scoville leads this tour, which explains how the geography of the area […]
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour April 20 - SOLD OUT $20/member, $30/non-member Experience the rich history of Tucson through the Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) walking tour. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. This 90-minute tour will take you through the largest […]
Salon & Saloon: Fort Lowell: Hell, but Heaven Likewise Presenter: National Park Service Ranger and Presidio Museum Board Member Rick Collins Saturday, April 20, 2 pm $5/person at the door, or click here to pre-register online. **Lectures are held in the Monsoon Room at JoJo's Restaurant across the street from […]
Turquoise Trail Walking Tour - A Slightly Shorter Tour $30 for non-members, $20 for members Led by tour guide Dorothy Yanez, this walking tour covers much of the Turquoise Trail through the heart of downtown through the Barrio Streetscape (Stop 15 on the brochure). The tour then turns north on […]
Mansions of Main Avenue Walking Tour $20/Member, $30/Non-Member Take a stroll down Main Avenue with Presidio Museum Tour Guide Alan Kruse to view the homes and hear the stories of the movers and shakers of early Tucson who lived in them, including: ** Hiram and Petra Stevens, who were a […]
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour April 21 - SOLD OUT $20/member, $30/non-member Experience the rich history of Tucson through the Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) walking tour. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. This 90-minute tour will take you through the largest […]
Shortened Turquoise Trail Tour with Wine Tasting 1-4 pm $50/member, $60/non-member This 2-mile tour is led by Dorothy Yanez and covers the Turquoise Trail through stop 14 at the south end of Church Avenue, going to the wine room in Maynard’s Market afterwards for a wine tasting of a variety […]
Fort Lowell Neighborhood Walking Tour April 22 - SOLD OUT $20/member, $30/non-member The Fort Lowell area is much more than the territorial fort. If you understand the history of the area, you understand the history of Arizona. Historian and preservationist Ken Scoville leads this tour delving into the cultural layers of Tucson. […]
Santa Cruz River History Tour $25/member, $35/non-member includes admission to Mission Garden This two-mile walking tour is led by Mauro Trejo and focuses on our relationship with the Santa Cruz River, how it supported Tucson’s early residents, and the factors in the 19th and 20th century that affected its demise. […]
Public Art and Murals Walking Tour $20/Member, $30/Non-Member Recent years have seen an explosion of public art throughout Tucson. The Downtown Public Art Walking Tour, led by Presidio Museum Tour Guide Dorothy Yanez, begins at the Presidio Museum and proceeds through the neighborhood and into the downtown area, stopping at […]
Fort Lowell Neighborhood Walking Tour $20/member, $30/non-member The Fort Lowell area is much more than the territorial fort. If you understand the history of the area, you understand the history of Arizona. Historian and preservationist Ken Scoville leads this tour delving into the cultural layers of Tucson. The oasis of water and […]
Family Funday: Nature is Life Saturday, April 27, 10 am-1 pm Included in admission In honor of Earth Day, we will have a series of hands-on activities that will focus on our environment and wildlife.Visitors will receive wildflower seeds (while supplies last). Special guests: Tucson Succulent Society and Cooper Center […]
Public Arts & Murals Tour with Wine Tasting Experience $55/member, $65/non-member - Price includes wine tasting Recent years have seen an explosion of public art throughout Tucson. This tour, led by tour guide Dorothy Yanez, begins at the Presidio Museum and proceeds into the downtown area, stopping at numerous public […]
Murals & More + Margaritas in the 4th Avenue District $36/member, $46/non-member **This tour begins at Corbett's, 340 N. 6th Ave. Explore the unique blend of art, culture, and history painted through the murals of the historic 4th Avenue District. The tour wanders through alleyways adorned with striking murals that […]
Murals & More in the 4th Avenue District $20/member, $30/non-member ** This tour begins and ends at Corbett's, 340 N. 6th Ave. Explore the unique blend of art, culture, and history painted through the murals of the historic 4th Avenue District. The tour wanders through alleyways adorned with striking murals […]
Barrio Viejo Walking Tour $20/member, $30/non-member Experience the rich history of Tucson through the Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) walking tour. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. This 90-minute tour will take you through the largest collection of Sonoran Row houses […]