Closed June 1 – August 27 (except for summer camp and by appointment). Re-opens August 28.

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Fort Lowell Museum

Keepers of Tucson’s Heritage

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ABOUT 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 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. Visitors 13 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.

GROUPS OVER 10 ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRE-SCHEDULE at info@TucsonPresidio.com.

HANDS-ON HISTORY AT FORT LOWELL

  • On-site field trip
  • Approximately 2 hours (must be pre-scheduled)
  • Grades 3-12
  • 8-40 participants, not including chaperones
  • $5/student, chaperones are free

The Hands on History at Fort Lowell program is offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (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. They will receive a confirmation letter and educational materials prior to your scheduled program to use to prepare your students for their field trip.

Your class will be broken into smaller groups to rotate through 4 stations that may include (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
  • History of Finger Prints
  • Etc…

To schedule a field trip or educational tour, contact the Curator of Public History, Ginger Thompson, at gingert@tucsonpresidio.com.

Information on need-based scholarships is available upon request.

2900 N. Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85712
520-526-2335

Hours:
CLOSED JUNE 1- AUGUST 27th
Re-opens Aug 28:
Thursday-Saturday
10am to 3pm (last admission 2:30pm)