Welcome!
These activities are offered on a regular basis October-April during normal business hours, Activities/demos are dependent on volunteer/staff availability, as well as weather. Please feel free to call ahead to confirm availability at 520-526-2335.
Included in regular admission or free with a membership.
Docent Tours
Enjoy a docent-guided tour of the museum. You will learn what life was like in the area prior to European contact as well as when Fort Lowell was active, 1873-1891. You may hear stories about soldiers, their families, civilians, and the local indigenous people.
Storytime
10:30-11:30 a.m., on the third Thursday of each month.
Will be moving to 11am-12pm on the the third Saturday of the month beginning in January 2026.
A Fort Lowell staff member will read a short story that will be followed by a hands-on themed activity. This is perfect for children 4-7 years old but is open to kids of all ages.
December, 18, 2025,“12 Days of Christmas in Arizona“.
January, 17, 2026, “Corn is Maize”
February 21, 2026, “Sweetie the Rooster”
March 21, 2026, “Roxaboxen”
April 18, 2026, “The Three Little Javelinas”
The museum has a toy box as well as coloring sheets, crayons, and paper for drawing.
Coffee With A…
10:30-11:30 a.m., on the first Saturday of each month
Join us for a casual talk and/or tour with an expert in their field (ex: Coffee with a Historian, Coffee with a Naturalist, etc…). Check back for more information!
CANCELLED December 6, 2025, Coffee With a…
January 3, 2026, Coffee with a Naturalist: Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists
February 7, 2026, Coffee with a Museum Director: Lori Shepard “Jewish Pioneers in Tucson”
March 7, 2026 Coffee with an Archaeologist: TBA
April 4, 2026, Coffee with a Naturalist: Tucson Bird Alliance will discuss the spring bird migration followed by a bird walk
