FORT LOWELL MUSEUM
Fort Lowell Museum
ABOUT THE MUSEUM
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The Fort Lowell Museum shared the story of this important region located at the confluence of the Tanque Verde Creek and Pantano Wash and the many people who have lived here.
Fort Lowell was a United States Army post active from 1873 to 1891. Displays present the purpose and history of the fort and the daily lives of soldiers and their families. They also present the broader story of the Apache of the region and the challenges they endured during the Apache wars. Additionally the pre-history of the area is covered including information on the nearby Hohokam site.
Admission to the museum is $5/person. Veterans are $4/person. Children 13 and younger and Fort Lowell and Presidio Museum members are free. GROUPS OVER 12 ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRE-SCHEDULE at info@TucsonPresidio.com, Visitors 13 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
The Fort Lowell Museum is managed by the Tucson Presidio Trust, which also manages the Presidio Museum. Please call the Presidio Museum with any questions about the Fort Lowell Museum: 520-622-0594 or email us at info@tucsonpresidio.com
2900 N. Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85712
520-526-2335
Hours: 10am to 3pm Thursday -Saturday
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fort Lowell Days
Saturday, March 8, 10 am- 4 pm
FREE Admission!
Visitors and neighbors are invited to step back in time to get a glimpse of the rich history of Old Fort Lowell, a neighborhood that was occupied by the Hohokam from 650 C.E. to 1300 C.E. and was later the site of a cavalry fort between 1873-1891. The 44th Fort Lowell Day/La Reunión de El Fuerte will be held on Saturday, March 8, from 11 am to 4 pm. This FREE event will take place in Fort Lowell Park, 2900 N. Craycroft Rd., with a self-guided walking tour along Fort Lowell Road, and at the historic San Pedro Chapel, 5230 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
About Fort Lowell Days:
Fort Lowell Day celebrates the Fort Lowell Neighborhood, Fort Lowell’s history, and the history of the area those two now encompass. Activities include live music, guided tours of Fort Lowell Park, cavalry drills, and living history activities. Click here for more information.
Live Music
Cavalry Drills
Tours
CLASSROOM FIELD TRIPS
HANDS-ON HISTORY AT FORT LOWELL – A FIELD TRIP PROGRAM
- On-Site field trip approximately 2 hours (Must be pre-scheduled)
- Accommodates 8-40 participants, not including chaperones.
- $5 per child and chaperones free
The Hands on History at Fort Lowell program is offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (depending on volunteer availability). This program supports Common Core curriculum for Arizona 3rd and 4th graders, but its small size allows for flexibility. It can be adapted for 3rd through 12th grades and/or to focus on a specific topic (ex: cultures of Tucson). Teachers will work with a Tucson Presidio Trust staff member to customize a program that best suits their students’ needs. You will receive educational materials prior to your scheduled program with a confirmation letter to use to prepare your students for their field trip.
During your on-site visit your class will be broken into smaller groups to rotate through 4 stations that may include the following (depending on volunteer availability):
- Archaeology of Tucson
- Telegraph Comes to Tucson
- Baseball Comes to Tucson
- History of Mining with a panning activity (you keep what you find)
- Scavenger hunt
- Etc…
The minimum grade level for Hands-on History is 3rd grade. The cost is $5 per student and chaperones are free. Information on our need-based scholarships available upon request.
