Tucson Day Trips – Learn Tucson’s Military History

One of the great things about visiting or living near Tucson is there are always things to do and places to go. If you’re interested in learning about Tucson’s military history, there are several places that you can visit to expand your knowledge. Check out these top places to learn about Tucson’s rich military history.

Pima Air & Space Museum

The Pima Air & Space Museum extends over approximately 80 acres, making it one of the largest museums of it’s kind in the world. Another thing that makes this a unique place is that it’s privately funded. When you tour this museum, you’ll see everything from planes used during WWII to vehicles used by NASA for space exploration.

In addition to being a great place to spend the day, you can also take advantage of the virtual tours which allow you to explore the museum’s various hangers without leaving the comfort of your own home.

The Pima Air & Space Museum frequently holds several great events, including the arrival of Santa Claus via helicopter and paper airplane fly offs.

Titan Missile Museum

If you or one of your loved ones is interested in the Cold War and how it impacted Tucson, you will be fascinated by the different exhibits found at the Titan Missile Museum. The museum has one of the best displays of missiles in this country — missiles which were all set up and ready to go, just in case the United States had been attacked between 1963 and 1987.

When you visit this museum, you can take a guided tour of the underground missile complex and the six story missile silo. There is free parking and you should wear comfortable shoes because you’ll be doing a great deal of walking during the tour.

Arizona Historical Society

For more than 150 years, the Arizona Historical Society has been instrumental in educating people about Tucson military history. The organization manages four different Tucson museums;

• Arizona History Museum
• Fort Lowell Museum
• Downtown Museum
• Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House

Whether you’re looking for an interesting place to visit, or need general information about Tucson military history, contacting the Arizona Historical Society is a great starting point. Not only will they provide you with the information you’re searching for, they’ll also have additional educational information you’ll find fascinating.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base “Aircraft Boneyard”

No tour of Tucson military history sights will be complete until you’ve visited the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base “Aircraft Boneyard”. It’s a one of a kind experience. The facility was set up as a storage facility for a few types of planes. It expanded, and now, visitors can see more than 4,000 different types of military aircraft.

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park

For just $5, you can spend a very enjoyable afternoon at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. One of the things you’ll love about the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is that things never stay the same, the management does an excellent job of rotating exhibits and keeping things fresh. One month they might have an elaborate exhibit that pays homage to Tucson military history and the next they may be showcasing the work of local artists.

Facilities at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park include;

• Picnic area
• Otereo Hall
• Schoolhouse
• Tubac Presidio Museum
• Tubac Presidio Archaeological Excavation Exhibit
• Rojas House
• Visitor Center

Whether you’ve always had an interest in Tucson military history, or you’re just looking to learn more about this country’s history, you’ll enjoy the time you spend at these historic facilities.

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