Events and tours from outside organizations.
Since we opened our doors in 1997, the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to our civilization, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history. We invite you to take our free self-guided […]
Join an Anza Trail park ranger at Tumacácori National Historical Park for a guided walk! -Meet at the mission church at 10 am -Walk to the Santa Cruz River along the Anza Trail -Return around 11:30 am We'll be walking along the same route the Anza expedition followed 250 years ago! This is an easy […]
Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
TURQUOISE TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS TOUR Walk Tucson’s historic Turquoise Trail—a path marked by a turquoise line painted on the sidewalk. This loop explores the heart of downtown Tucson, highlighting Spanish Colonial architecture, key historic landmarks, and stories dating back to 1775. This slightly shortened tour covers stops 1–14 on the trail before returning to the museum […]
At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day, representatives of Tucson's archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Archaeology Southwest will be doing their Hands-on Archaeology program. It allows kids of all ages to try out fascinating ancient technologies. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center is represented at these events, also presenting interactive programs […]
Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum could not do it without all of the help of their beloved volunteers. Join one of the volunteer committees and meet new people while helping to preserve. RSVP and fill out this form for one of these summer trainings to support the work of Los Descendientes & The […]
Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum could not do it without all of the help of their beloved volunteers. Join one of the volunteer committees and meet new people while helping to preserve. RSVP and fill out this form for one of these summer trainings to support the work of Los Descendientes & The […]
“Cathay Williams: A Female Buffalo Soldier” in-person presentation by Floyd Gray in the Territorial Patio at Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N Court Ave, Tucson* 7:30-9 pm. $13 with preregistration, $15 at the door, Presidio Museum members $10. Cathay Williams, an African American woman, successfully posed as a man […]
Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum could not do it without all of the help of their beloved volunteers. Join one of the volunteer committees and meet new people while helping to preserve. RSVP and fill out this form for one of these summer trainings to support the work of Los Descendientes & The […]
“Overview of Hohokam Pottery Wares and Types” five-session online adult education class with archaeologist Allen Dart, sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, PO Box 40577, Tucson AZ 85717-0577 4-5:30 pm ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time (same as Pacific Daylight Time) each Tuesday. $55 donation per person ($44 for Old Pueblo Archaeology Center and […]
Los Descendientes & The Mexican American Museum could not do it without all of the help of their beloved volunteers. Join one of the volunteer committees and meet new people while helping to preserve. RSVP and fill out this form for one of these summer trainings to support the work of Los Descendientes & The […]