Downtown History Museum

The Downtown History Museum, tucked away in the Wells Fargo Bank building, features historic artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Tucson’s origins as a Spanish fort and mission to its modern-day incarnation as a modern city with a strong sense of pride in its “Old Pueblo” origins.

Hours:
Wednesday-Friday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Admission: Free, donations welcome.

The Downtown History Museum is located at 140 N. Stone Avenue, on Stone Avenue at Alameda Street.

Validated parking is available in the Wells Fargo garage on Alameda.

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Featured Exhibits

History of Tucson Starting with the Spanish Presidio Growing into a Modern Desert City

Permanent Exhibits

Dillinger

Learn about one of the nation’s most notorious and elusive Depression-era criminals and his capture in Tucson on January 25, 1934.

Education

Guided tours:
The Downtown History Museum offers guided tours during regular hours on Wednesday through Friday. The guided tour will cover a majority of the museum’s exhibits, with information about the development of Tucson and its people. Admission for guided tours is $3/person.

Self-guided tours:
Self-Guided Tours available during regular business hours for no additional cost.

If you’re interested in scheduling a tour, contact us at (520) 770-1473.

Staff

Front Desk			(520) 770-1473
Arriola, Julia	Curator, Downtown Museum		(520) 770-1473	[email protected]

Don’t forget to visit our gift shop, where you will find rare books, prints of historic downtown Tucson, Dillinger items, children’s toys, jewelry and much more.
AHS Members receive a 10% discount on most merchandise.

Store Hours:
Wednesday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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