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Fort Lowell Museum

2900 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ
520 885 3832
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Ranked #84 of 145 attractions in Tucson
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: This museum has exhibits on the Apache Wars and explores life at the fort.
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“Fort Lowel Museum”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Too bad there isn't more information given about the soldiers and the folks who lived around the fort. My father-in-law and his siblings used to get down in the trenches to hold up the targets when the soldiers were practicing. More

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“Overlooked gem”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Small but fascinating piece of old Tucson history. Two buildings and ruins on the grounds. Limited hours More

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“Interesting Stop”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

This is one of those places that has a lot of potential. There's not a lot to see above ground here. A bit of one structure still stands and a few low walls. However, the museum with artifacts and photos of life at Fort Lowell in the 19th century is quite interesting. The people are also very helpful and friendly.... More

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“A fascinating look back in history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2010
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This small but very well done museum is well worth the visit. Most of the fort is in ruins, but looking at the site next to a modern playground and bisected by a busy street makes you stop and envision what life must have been like in the 1870's. A wonderful display of photos tells you not only about some... More

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