Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum We are the home to the oldest Spanish fort in Arizona & Arizona’s first state park.

Experience 2,000 years of history, from Native American & Spanish Colonial to early Mexican & pioneer American cultures. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum preserves the site of the oldest Spanish presidio, or fort, in Arizona. Established in 1752, the Presidio San Ignacio de Tubac was the first European settlement in what later became the state of Arizona. No visit to Tubac is complete

without a stop at Arizona’s first state park located in the heart of Tubac village. The Tubac Presidio is one of only three presidios in Arizona and is one of the rare sites where the story of New Spain’s presidios can be adequately told. (A presidio is buried under downtown Tucson and another is near Fairbank in Cochise County). Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum was due to close in March, 2010 when the Arizona Legislature swept Arizona State Parks funds. The community of Tubac came together and succeeded in crafting a Public-Private Partnership that allowed Arizona’s first state park to remain open and available to the public.

🗣️We’re committed to making our park’s stories more accessible to everyone. Thanks to grant funding from the Institute o...
06/02/2026

🗣️We’re committed to making our park’s stories more accessible to everyone. Thanks to grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, visitors can now view our website in Spanish. Use the language selector in the top left corner to explore the park’s unique history in your preferred language.✨

If you notice mistakes or have suggestions for improvements, please email [email protected]✉️

🗣️Nos comprometemos a hacer que las historias de nuestro parque sean más accesibles para todos. Gracias a una subvención del Institute of Museum and Library Services, los visitantes ahora pueden ver nuestro sitio web en español. Utilice el selector de idioma en la esquina superior izquierda para explorar la historia única del parque en el idioma de su preferencia.✨

Si encuentra errores o tiene sugerencias para mejorar la traducción, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].✉️

The old schoolhouse just got a fresh new look with a beautiful paint job! 🎨✨Come down and see what’s new at the park — y...
05/22/2026

The old schoolhouse just got a fresh new look with a beautiful paint job! 🎨✨
Come down and see what’s new at the park — you won’t want to miss it!

¡La antigua escuela acaba de estrenar una hermosa nueva capa de pintura! 🎨✨
¡Ven al parque y descubre todo lo nuevo — no te lo querrás perder!

👋Meet our new Park Manager! Stop by next month to say hello to Lydia and help us give her a warm welcome.❤️👋¡Conoce a nu...
05/04/2026

👋Meet our new Park Manager! Stop by next month to say hello to Lydia and help us give her a warm welcome.❤️

👋¡Conoce a nuestra nueva gerente del parque! Visítanos el próximo mes para saludar a Lydia y darle una cálida bienvenida. ❤️

Did you catch our recent feature in the GV News & Sun? 👀https://www.gvnews.com/news/local/tubac-presidio-eyes-attracting...
04/23/2026

Did you catch our recent feature in the GV News & Sun? 👀
https://www.gvnews.com/news/local/tubac-presidio-eyes-attracting-more-latino-visitors-with-grant/article_4f5ad01f-8f2d-40c0-97e4-28c1ef52d3d8.html and Nogales International? https://www.nogalesinternational.com/news/tubac-presidio-grant-aimed-at-latino-visitors/article_bbca2a07-5da7-5ccd-a293-b3b3a076e2ad.html

Exciting work is happening throughout the park—made possible by the American Latino History Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Stay connected and follow our progress by subscribing to our email newsletter:
https://www.tubacpresidio.org/👉 (Scroll to the bottom to sign up!)

¿Viste nuestro reciente artículo en GV News & Sun? 👀
https://www.gvnews.com/news/local/tubac-presidio-eyes-attracting-more-latino-visitors-with-grant/article_4f5ad01f-8f2d-40c0-97e4-28c1ef52d3d8.html

Se están llevando a cabo proyectos emocionantes en todo el parque, posibles gracias a la subvención de Historia Latina Estadounidense del Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Mantente conectado y sigue nuestro progreso suscribiéndote a nuestro boletín electrónico:
https://www.tubacpresidio.org/

(¡Desplázate hasta el final de la página para registrarte!)

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers—today and every day! Your dedication makes everything we do possible 🙌¡Un ...
04/21/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers—today and every day! Your dedication makes everything we do possible 🙌

¡Un enorme agradecimiento a nuestros increíbles voluntarios—hoy y todos los días! Su dedicación hace posible todo lo que hacemos 🙌

Grateful beyond words for the incredible dedication, passion, and expertise our Arizona State Parks volunteers bring every single day. With over 172,000 hours contributed last year, a service equivalent of $6+ million, the true impact of our 815 volunteers each year is simply priceless. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our parks!

We’re excited to be featured in the May 2026 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine! 🌵 Tubac made the list as one of Arizona...
04/21/2026

We’re excited to be featured in the May 2026 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine! 🌵 Tubac made the list as one of Arizona’s small towns worth visiting—and we couldn’t agree more.

Come experience the history, culture, and charm for yourself. Plan your visit here: https://www.tubacpresidio.org/visit

¡Estamos emocionados de aparecer en la edición de mayo de 2026 de Arizona Highways! 🌵 Tubac fue incluido en la lista como uno de los pequeños pueblos de Arizona que vale la pena visitar, y no podríamos estar más de acuerdo.

Ven a descubrir por ti mismo su historia, cultura y encanto. Planifica tu visita aquí: https://www.tubacpresidio.org/visit

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re so grateful for our incredible volunteers. 💛 Your dedication and passio...
04/18/2026

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re so grateful for our incredible volunteers. 💛 Your dedication and passion make everything we do possible—thank you!

Special thanks to the Center of the Arts for hosting a wonderful event, and to Virginia Hall for being such an inspiring speaker. ✨

Abril es el Mes de Apreciación a los Voluntarios, y estamos muy agradecidos por nuestros increíbles voluntarios. 💛 Su dedicación y pasión hacen todo esto posible—¡gracias!

Un agradecimiento especial al Center of the Arts por organizar un evento maravilloso, y a Virginia Hall por ser una oradora tan inspiradora. ✨

02/22/2026
🎨✨ Get Ready for 5 Days of Art & Inspiration! ✨🎨The 67th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts kicks off tomorrow — and you ...
02/04/2026

🎨✨ Get Ready for 5 Days of Art & Inspiration! ✨🎨

The 67th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts kicks off tomorrow — and you won’t want to miss it! From stunning original artwork to live demonstrations and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🕰️ Good news! The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum will be open with regular hours throughout the festival.

📍 Plan your visit and see all the details here:
👉 https://www.tubacaz.com/event-details/67th-annual-tubac-festival-of-the-arts

🎨✨ ¡Prepárate para 5 días llenos de arte e inspiración! ✨🎨

El 67.º Festival Anual de las Artes de Tubac comienza mañana — ¡y no te lo querrás perder! Desde impresionantes obras de arte originales hasta demostraciones en vivo y mucho más, hay algo para que todos disfruten.

🕰️ ¡Buenas noticias! El Parque Estatal Histórico y Museo Presidio de Tubac estará abierto en su horario regular durante todo el festival.

📍 Planifica tu visita y consulta todos los detalles aquí:
👉 https://www.tubacaz.com/event-details/67th-annual-tubac-festival-of-the-arts

🙌 They’re back! Your favorite Presidio t-shirts are in stock again 👕💥 Come by and grab yours—we’re open until 3 PM ⏰🙌 ¡Y...
01/30/2026

🙌 They’re back! Your favorite Presidio t-shirts are in stock again 👕💥 Come by and grab yours—we’re open until 3 PM ⏰

🙌 ¡Ya están de regreso! Tus camisetas favoritas de Presidio ya están nuevamente en stock 👕💥 Ven a visitarnos y consigue la tuya—estamos abiertos hasta las 3 PM ⏰

Address

1 Burruel Street
Tubac, AZ
85646

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(520) 398-2252

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