Absolutely amazing and informative. It was also a very interactive place to go. Live canon shooting, and muskets were fired as well. They had homemade bread and tortillas with different types of jams to try out. I recommend the prickly pear jam. Oh so good. Made me crave it.

Had a great time learning and discussing with the volunteer guide about the role of Spanish colonialism in the region, Mexican independence and a whole lot on the dynamic nature of native American tribes in the area. Would certainly go back to learn more

Wonderful history of the Tucson Presidio. Its pretty much a must that you take the docent guided tour though. The tours are offered twice a week and actually explain a great deal about the Presidio that you wouldnt be able to pick up otherwise.

Very cool place to check out. Glad I finally made a trip over. Lots of great history and the people there were super helpful and friendly.

Docents are very informative. You can really get the idea of what it was like to be there. And for $5, well worth the price.

Great place. All the living history you could ever want. Nicest people. A wonderful learning experience. You get get insights into 18th century Tucson life. Never disappointed!

Its an interesting recreation right in the middle of downtown. The $5 price is about right. I would plan on 30 minutes.

A nice small museum that should be a must see if learning about Tucson history. The docent that gave us the tour was very knowledgeable and great to talk to and ask questions.

Asking the locals we met where was the best place to get a feel for Tucsons history the Presidio was their first choice and they of course were right. The original covered much of the downtown area, but was destroyed, partially by nature, partially by on going development. What you see now is a recreation, which includes an outline of the original walls at one corner of the original plus the remains of a Native American hut discovered during the construction. The entrance is through a door in an old row house and is easily missed. ADA entrance has to be arranged by ringing a bell and you are lead to an unpaved drive to a alternative entrance. Once inside there is a small gift shop and two rooms with exhibits. Once you pay the admission fee you are free to tour on your own or a docent is available to give you one. Take one from a docent who can explain the various sections, artifacts and exhibits. The most interesting part was the explanation of the making of red dye from cochineal a small insect parasite which lives on the prickly pear cactus. It was so valuable that the King of Spain claimed the right to all of it produced in the new world and it was the second most valuable export behind silver. The living quarters are well reproduced, showing both what a NCO would occupy and that of the ordinary soldier. There is a powder magazine, cooking and baking areas, armory and storehouses. Well worth the visit to get a sense of the early history of the Spanish in the area. To see the full reenactment of live in the Presidio, be there on the second Saturday of each month.

If you like history then this is the place to go. Really loved it. They even have a small shop where we bought some hard to find books.

Really cool piece of Tucson history.

We visited today. Craig was very knowledgable and fun to listen and talk to. Thank you.

I attended their Living History day at their invitation to recognize our DAR Chapter for a donation given. I am so glad I went. There were docents dressed in period dress, assuming the role of their characters. They had freshly baked bread made in an outdoor beehive oven and fresh made butter and quince jam. A group of gentlemen (many from the SAR) did reenactments. We were treated to a new reenactment where they were defending the fort from a raid and as time passed it was 1821 and the forts Spanish Flag was replaced by the United States of America flag. It is well hidden in the middle of the city.

It is a small museum, but has interesting items. I highly recommend going to the Presidio when they are having one of the living history days, its wonderful! But if you cant make it on one of those days, it is still a worthwhile stop.

Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Admission cost is a bargain. Lots of interesting and well presented displays and information.

Really enjoyed the living history event. Very informative.

The ground zero of Tucson from the beginning. Its recreated but they did a hell of a job at it. Tons of history in old Tucson, love it!!

Great place and great value. Gives a feel of old Tucson amongst the modern tall buildings.

Interesting area in Tucson, Arizonas downtown area. Some original buildings from 100 to 200 years old, with interesting stories related to them. There were some good restaurants and shops.

My husband and I went and had a great tour guide named Jean. If you like history and want to learn how Tucson came to be this is great way to get started. Also its a wonderful place to take visitors. Loved it! We will go back again. Parking is convenient and is typically $4--6. Plus within easy walking distance are very good places to eat and some shops. Check out their website for additional information and special events.

Love this place! Once a month reinactments and tours with living history folks. Its so interesting weve been twice and going again this month.

Great historical demonstrations with food, muskets, cannon, blacksmith and bread baking. Wonderful docent led tour was a huge learning opportunity. Great fun.

Really cool place if youre in to AZ history. This place does a good job of recreating old west life. Definitely recommend visiting if youre in the area.

Presidio San Agustin is a great historical site in downtown Tucson. The docents are very knowledgeable, youll learn so much about the history and lifestyle in Tucson. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. If you havent been here, you should go!

Very small, but its a nice piece of local history

Had a great time at the Tucson Folk Festival! This year was the 34th anniversary but, unfortunately was our first. This will be added to our annual to do list!

We were here on living history day, and it was fascinating. The volunteers were very knowledgeable about the crafts they were displaying, like weapons and textiles. My favorite part was the food - fresh bread, tortillas, and butter. Wow - simple, but great. The canon demonstration is not to be missed, and I took some pleasure in the fact that it set off car alarms because its power.

If you are new to Tucson, this is a great place to get some history and recommendations for sightseeing downtown. The docents are very knowledgeable and the museum staff can start you in the right direction on the Turquoise Trail. Just follow the blue line to learn about Tucson history. Dont forget to pick up a map!

Had a great time learning history of tucson. Everypne was very friendly. They do live cannon fire once a month.

What a wonderful experience I recommended highly

Best kept secret in Tucson. Now the Presidio Trust runs it and there is a (worth it) $3. entrance fee. You can self-tour or docents can tell you as much as you care to know. Tiny little gift shop, but stocks fun stuff and some great books if SW history interests you. GO on the LIVING HISTORY Saturdays, if youre lucky the canons will be fired! Authentic costumes, friendly volunteers, foods, living history cultural things, whats not to like?

Great place to visit. Real history lesson. Spain was here first!

A very nice Museum for rail road history. Not real big but works and a few interactive displays

An important site including pre-history and the original European site that established Tucson. Great place to stop and learn in rebuilt sections of the original fort.

I enjoyed the Presidio museum. I had a guided tour and the docent was informative and enthusiastic

I learned alot about Arizona that Ive never known before. I especially liked the old world /new world exhibit of different foods and where they originated from.

Lovely historic building - stunning inside and out. Plenty of parking. Native food tables are set up at the square, so come hungry. There are public bathrooms. Well worth the detour from Tucson.

Everyone who lives in or visits Tucson should stop in at the Presidio. This is where European history began in southern Arizona. In 1775 when New Spain (Mexico) ruled Arizona they built this fort to protect settlers. The Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum is a small reconstruction of what was once an eleven acre fortress. This was the northern most fort in their chain of Presidios. The second Saturday of every month is the best day to visit and see all the volunteers reenacting Spanish life, arts, and crafts of the era. Great gift shop and history displays. At the Presidio, you can also pick up a copy of The Turquoise Trail historical walking tour map of downtown Tucson. Dont miss it!

The history here is amazing! A little hard to find but well worth your time!

Very nice historic site with events going on the day we there. Nice place to spend a few hrs for only $5.

What a great place. This was the original Tucson. It is awesome to be able to volunteer and teach children and the public a little about our past.

Actually l was at El Charro. Where the food is fantastic and the service is more than adequate!!

Staff friendly, inexpensive and educational. Lots of events. Cochineal demo very interesting. Lots of souvenirs, crafts for sale.

Have fun coming here during field trips

The is the fort that replaces the Tubac Presido as the Spanish move north. Only a small part has been restored, but they have done an excellent job. The docent who gave us a tour was a descendant of a soldier stationed at the fort. The hours are limited and the parking is sparse. Worth the visit though.

A rebuilt portion of the Tucson Presidio 1775-1856(fort) as it would of appeared in the in 18th Century. Great museum and awesome living history during cooler months.

Great little lesson of local history. Great affordable adventure.

Awesome and so educational

Cozy place, good service, great food.

Fun place to take the kids

A piece of history in the heart of Tucson. Worth the time!

Neat history. Fun to come and learn about the Indian tribes. Cheap entry fee, totally worth the cost.

Beautiful patio dining! Great food and beverage choices. Live music!

The Presidio Museum was closed when we were there. Wonderfully preserved history.

Awesome food....big selection and great service!!

Docent on duty most of the time. 2nd Saturday living history from October through April. Best free museum in Tucson.

Great reenactments monthly. Interesting and fun for all ages.

Great place to visit, especially on a Friday! History comes to life.

Docent named Sandy was awesome.

Great insight into Tucson history.

Very nice a must see

Learn about the origins of the City of Tucson.

Very interesting

Great tour and of great historical importance to our city.

Not that exciting but sort of interesting

Interesting history

Love The Thursday farmers Market.

Great way to learn about old Tucson.

Rare history of Tucson and how it all started. A must for tourists as well as locals

It was just friendly

Nice place to learn about history

Spend an hour - interesting

Closed the month of July.

Very interesting and informative for the kids.

Okay

A must see.

Tucson Folk Festival

Not much from the outside

Great time

History laid out

Beautiful view and great location

Fun place

I like it

Historical place