Fort Lowell Museum
A Museum of the Tucson Presidio Trust for Historic Preservation: Keepers of Tucson’s Heritage
MUSEUM IS OPEN THURS – SAT, 10 am – 3 pm
Museum will be closed Saturday, Oct 24th for renovation work.
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 info@TucsonPresidio.com.
Upcoming Events!
Fun for the Kids at Fort Lowell Museum!
Join us for monthly kids’ activities! So fun they won’t even notice they are learning!
Please note – children must be accompanied by an adult
1st Thursday: Kids’ Craft Activity Hour – FREE
Thursday, Nov 5, 9 – 10 am
Join us for a free storytime related to regional history and culture. Ideal for 4- to 7-year-olds, but open to kids of all ages!!
3rd Thursday: Kids’ Craft Activity Hour – FREE
Thursday, Nov. 19, 4 – 5 pm
This month, to celebrate Thanksgiving, we’ll make colorful ears of corn!
Coffee with …. Historian and Author Mike Anderson
Saturday, November 7
11 AM – 12 PM
Included in admission or free with a membership
Historian and Author Mike Anderson will discuss Tucson’s only lynching and the notorious murder that led to it.
Fort Lowell Park Walking Tour
Sunday, November 8
9 AM – 11 AM
$35 general | $20 member
Register Here
This walking tour covers the history of the land, people, and fort structures that played a huge part in the development of modern Tucson during the Apache Wars, America’s longest-running military conflict.
History in the park
10 am – 1 pm
Visitors can enjoy historic demonstrations, displays, and hands-on activities for the entire family.
In November, join us for a park-wide scavenger hunt!
Rumors persist that some of the money from the Wham payroll robbery is hidden somewhere in Fort Lowell Park. Use the clues to try to locate the money that has been missing since 1889!
More Information!
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.)