2900 N. Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85712
Hours: 10am to 3pm Wednesday -Saturday
Fort Lowell was a United States Army post active from 1873 to 1891. The Fort Lowell Museum interprets the purpose and history of the fort and the daily lives of soldiers and their families. It also presents the 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
See our website calendar found under Events in the menu above.
HISTORY IN THE PARK: CRIME, DEATH AND THE HAUNTING OF FORT LOWELL
October 26, 10 am-1 pm
Fort Lowell Museum, 2900 N. Craycroft Rd.
Included in admission
Take a look into the notorious crimes that shook Arizona during Territorial Times and learn about some of the forensics techniques that emerged during the 1800s. The day will also focus on the funeral customs and traditions to honor the dead during the 1800s and the famous Fort Lowell Ghost that was making the news in 1901!
The 4th Cavalry Regimental Band of Fort Lowell will also perform at 11 am.
FAMILY FUN includes making Dia de los Muertos themed candles, a haunted house activity and using fingerprint kits.
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
Contact our Education and Community Engagement Manager,
Ginger Thompson gingert@tucsonpresidio.com or
Click here to register online.
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.