TUCSON PRESIDIO MUSEUM
OUR MISSION
Promoting, preserving, and interpreting the origins and history of Tucson and its natural environment.
The Tucson Presidio Trust for Historic Preservation
An umbrella organization for the Presidio and Fort Lowell Museums.
Vision
The pre-eminent historical organization stewarding and interpreting stories of the Pimeria Alta region. Providing prime cultural, educational and economically active spaces that celebrate and explore multi-cultural traditions, connecting history to contemporary experiences.
Mission
To promote, preserve, and interpret the origins and history of Tucson and its natural environment, inviting conversation and discovery of its multi-cultural community.
About
The Presidio San AgustÃn del Tucson Museum is located on the northeast corner of the original Presidio at 196 N. Court Ave. It features a reconstruction of the original Tucson Presidio built in 1775. It also features an historic 1850’s Sonoran Row home, and the Early People’s Park. Docent tours give visitors a glimpse of what life was like in early Tucson.
The Fort Lowell Museum is located in Fort Lowell Park at 2900 N. Craycroft Road. It features a reconstruction of an Officer’s Quarters along Cottonwood Lane. It shares the history of rich area at the confluence of Tanque Verde Creek and Pantano Wash. Docents are available most days.
