Amerind Foundation
 | Amerind Foundation2100 N Amerind Rd |
| Located 64 miles east of Tucson in the massive rock formations of Texas Canyon, the Amerind Foundation is an archaeological research facility and museum. The name "Amerind," a contraction of "American Indian," illustrates the purpose of the Foundation, which is devoted to the study of Native American culture and history. The Amerind was originally founded in 1937 by William Shirley Fulton (1880 - 1964) as a private, nonprofit archaeological research institution. Today, Amerind staff actively uphold those goals originally set forth in the Foundation charter: "…to increase the world's knowledge of ancient man by excavation and collection, by study and analysis, and to present the resultant artifacts and data for public enlightenment." | |
| Location: | Interstate 10 east of Tucson to Exit 318 in Texas Canyon onto Dragoon Road, then one mile east to museum driveway |
| Parking: | Plentiful, for cars, buses, and RVs |
| Hours of Operation: | Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM year round. Closed Mondays and most major holidays |
| Admission Fees: | $5/adults, $4/seniors (60 and over) $3/children 12-18 children under 12 are free |
| Membership: | Yes, there is a membership program in place. Check the website for details--www.amerind.org |
| Handicapped Access: | Some accessibility. Call first. |
| Lunch Facilities: | Boulder strewn, wooded picnic area, with restroom facilities. Bring your own food and drinks. Glass containers are discouraged. |
| Gift Shop: | For adults and family children accompanied by an adult. |
| Contact Person: | Jill Williams, Marketing/Membership Coordinator, (520) 586-3666 |
| Arranging a Visit: | School tour reservations must be made in advance. They are limited to a maximum of 30 students and are available Tuesday through Friday, except major holidays. The tours are two hours in length starting preferably at 10:00 AM and are offered at no cost for public and charter schools. Donations are requested to the Amerind Foundation for private schools. Please check the website for further details (www.amerind.org) or contact Stephanie Baughman at (520)586-3666, ext.12. |