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.
Fort Lowell Museum
The Museum
The Fort Lowell Museum shares the story of the area 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 endured during the Apache wars. Additionally, the pre-history of the area is covered including information on the Hardy site, a Hohokam village 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.
Upcoming Events at Fort Lowell
Coffee with a…Museum Director
Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:30am-11:30 am
Included in regular admission or free with a membership.
Join us at the museum for coffee and conversation with an expert in their field.
This month, learn about Tucson’s Jewish history with Lori Shepard, Executive Director of the Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center. Bring your questions!
Fort Lowell Park Walking Tour
Sunday, February 15, 2026
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
$35 general | $20 member
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. This 2-hour leisurely walk is just under a mile. It will feature the adobe ruins of fort structures such as the Quartermasters Building, Officers’ Quarters, Post Barracks and the Fort Hospital. Admission to the museum is included with the tour.
Storytime With the Littles
Saturday, February 21, 2026 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Included in regular admission or free with a membership.
Join us for a reading of “Sweety the Rooster” and see what life was like during the dangerous journey from the Tubac Presidio to the Tucson Presidio and learn how Sweety the Rooster saved the day!
Perfect for ages 4-7 but is open to children of all ages.
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.)