FORT LOWELL MUSEUM
Fort Lowell Museum
ABOUT THE MUSEUM
Fort Lowell Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
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 (last admission 2pm)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Camps at Fort Lowell!
Click here for more information!
For more information contact Ginger Thompson, Education and Community Engagement Manager, at gingert@tucsonpresidio.com
WEEK OF JUNE 16-20: Life on the Frontier
8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Recommended for ages 8-14
What was life truly like 100+ years ago? How was it different and how was it the same? Participants will have a blast exploring lifestyles of the past while getting a secret history lesson without even knowing it! We will play baseball in vintage uniforms following the old rules, make adobe bricks, toys and games that DON’T include batteries, and get grossed out by early medical practices.
Oh! And when they get hot and tired, we’ll cool off at the splash pad!
WEEK OF JULY 7-11: Hands-On History
8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Recommended for ages 8-14
Let’s experiment! This camp explores how science is used to reveal mysteries of the past through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Participants will learn how to make arrowheads (flintknapping), analyze pottery, make pottery, tree ring dating (dendrochronology), make paint from natural materials, and more.
Oh! And when they get hot and tired, we’ll cool off at the splash pad or the pool!
For more information contact Ginger Thompson, Community Engagement and Education Manager, at gingert@tucsonpresidio.com
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
For more information or to register for this field trip or an educational tour contact Ginger Thompson, Education and Community Engagement Manager, at gingert@tucsonpresidio.com
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.
