Our permanent exhibits explore Southern Arizona's vibrant history and celebrate the diverse inhabitants who call the Santa Cruz River Valley home.
1885 Washington Press
Built in Ohio and shipped across the country to Tubac, this press printed Arizona's first newspaper and still operates to this day.
Stairway to the Past
Descend underground to come face to face with the layers of Tubac's history, as revealed in a 1974 archaeological excavation.
1850s Ambulance
Used for travel rather than for medical uses, this restored wagon demonstrates the historic ingenuity that took Americans across the frontier.
Ancestral O'odham
Developed in partnership with Tohono O'odham cultural leaders, this exhibit celebrates the tribe's history, heritage, and vision for the future.
Colonial & Territorial Arizona
Trace your way through Arizona's history, from Native American settlement, to Spanish Colonization, and the long road to statehood in these unique exhibits.
Living History Patio
Explore the tools, trades, and technology of early settlers throughout Arizona's history, including a functioning Arrastra.