Fort Lowell Museum
A Museum of the Tucson Presidio Trust for Historic Preservation: Keepers of Tucson’s Heritage
Open Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m – 3 p.m. through the end of May
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
The Museum is closed June – August, except for Kids Activity Hour and summer camps
Fort Lowell Museum
The Fort Lowell Museum shares the story of the area, and the people who lived at the confluence of the Tanque Verde Creek and Pantano Wash. Displays present the history and the daily lives of soldiers and their families when it was a U.S. Army fort (1873-1891). They also present the broader story of the Apache of the region and the challenges endured during the Apache Wars. Displays also include information on the Hohokam village that was part of the Hardy site.
Admission to the museum is $5/each. Veterans are $4/each. Children 13 and younger and Fort Lowell and Presidio Museum members are free. Visitors 13 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
GROUPS OVER 8 ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRE-SCHEDULE. Contact Ginger Thompson at gingert@TucsonPresidio.com.
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Upcoming Summer Events!
Fort Lowell Walking Tour
Sunday, May 31
9 am – 11 am
$20/member or $35/general
This walking tour covers the history of the land, people, and fort structures that played a huge part in the development of Tucson during the Apache Wars. It features the adobe ruins of fort structures such as the Quartermasters Building, Officers’ Quarters, Post Barracks and the Fort Hospital
Cathay Williams: A Female Buffalo Soldier
Thursday, June 4
7:30 pm in the Presidio Museum Territorial Patio
Pre-register: $10 for members, $13 for non-members
At the door: $15
Cathay Williams, an African American woman, successfully posed as a man and served in the US Army in the 1860s. Floyd Gray will discuss her experiences as a Buffalo Soldier, serving in the 38th Infantry (one of six segregated, all-black regiments) during the Civil War.
Hands-On History Summer Camp
With a mixture of science, history, culture, and art, Fort Lowell camps will engage your child with a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations in a unique setting.
June 8-12, 8:30 am-3 pm
June 22 -26, 8:30 am-3 pm
July 6-10, 8:30 am – 3pm
“This has been one of the greatest camps my son has attended! The content of the camp was FABULOUS! Each day I was eager to hear about his day and learn something new”.
Camp parent, 2025
Storytime and Kids Activity Hour
First and third Thursdays at 9 am.
May 21st
June 4th, June 18th
July 2nd, July 16th
August 6th, August 20th
We’ll keep the kids busy on a summer morning with a themed hands-on activity, craft, or story. This is perfect for the entire family!
SPECIAL SUMMER DEAL: Storytime and kids activity hour will be FREE all summer long (no admission required) AND if you get your summer pass stamped with at least three visits you will get a FREE FAMILY membership for the upcoming season!
2900 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85712
520-526-2335
Open Thursday-Saturday,
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (last admission: 2:30 p.m.)