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Historic Buildings & Museum

Our world-class exhibits are curated with history in mind. Our collections contain historic and cultural artifacts that interpret the 2000-year story of the American Southwest. Each of the five buildings and the multiple exhibits in them will engage your curiosity.

A view of the exterior of the 1885 Schoolhouse from a low angle. The schoolhouse is warm yellow and its front doors are open. In the foreground are blooming flowers.

1885 Schoolhouse

With original floors and walls, you can sit at the desks and imagine yourself learning math in a one-room school.

A low angle image of Otero Hall, an early 20th century adobe building covered in white lime stucco. In the foreground is a stone molino.

Otero Hall

Built on the foundations of an 18th Century building, this public hall houses art and artifacts.

In image of the entrance of the Griffin Museum, blue double doors with a sign above them with the name of the museum. The doors have windows that read "museum entrance."

Griffin Museum

Interpreting 2,000 years of local history, the Griffin Museum's exhibits include an original 1854 Washington Press.

A close-up image of the entrance of the Rojas House, a light blue door with a screen in front of it and a yellow stucco wall. The wall and door are cast with dappled sunlight shining through leaves.

Rojas House

Step back in time at the home of the Rojas family, who lived in Tubac for over 100 years.

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Presidio Ruins

This stairway to the underground exhibit demonstrates the real layers of Tubac history.

Gardens

Our 8 gorgeous gardens are maintained by our team of dedicated volunteers. More than just beautiful, they also tell the story of the changing landscape in the Santa Cruz River Valley throughout history.

Our gardens include two peaceful picnic areas. Bring your food and beverages and enjoy a meal beneath our shady mesquite trees.

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We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park on behalf of Arizona State Parks and Trails.

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Phone: (520) 398-2252

Address: 1 Burruel Street, Tubac, AZ 85646

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