The Presidio Museum is the first stop to become familiar with the history and culture of Tucson. It is also part of a wonderful day trip to the Presidio Historic District which includes Old Town Artisans, the Historic Court House Visitor Center and several popular restaurants.
OCTOBER-APRIL DAILY ACTIVITIES TUESDAYS: 10am-12pm: Historic Interpreter and Demonstration 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS:10am - 12pm: Ask an Archaeologist/Flintknapping Demonstration THURSDAYS: 10:30am Docent Guided Tour of grounds FRIDAYS: 10am - 3pm: Mexican Soldier Interpreter/Q&A Kids activity game box always available. Check calendar for other special events, especially on weekends.
196 N. Court Ave, Tucson, United States
A re-creation of the Spanish fort built in 1775, the Presidio Museum allows visitors to experience Tucson’s history first hand. On docent-guided tours, you’ll discover how Tucson residents lived before air conditioning and cell phones. Visitors enter through an 1860s Sonoran Row house. See the remains of a 2,000 year old pit house and learn about the lives of early Native Americans in the Early People’s Park.
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