Field Trips

Titan II Missile Site Ruins Tour

Have you ever wondered what happened to the other seventeen Titan II missile sites around Tucson?  Well, here's your chance to find out.  On the Titan II Missile Site Ruins Tour, museum staff will lead you on an exploration of the ruins of a Titan II missile site west of Tucson that has been virtually untouched since it was abandoned more than 20 years ago.

During this short desert hike, you'll find many deserted structures, including the propellant hardstands, control center airshaft, antenna silos and platforms, manholes, and water well. Using the blue prints of the site, you'll calculate the location of the underground silo, cableway, and control center, and scout around for other artifacts of the site. 
 
You'll  rendezvous at 8 a.m. at a nearby restaurant for a pre-departure briefing, depart for the complex at 8:30, stay at the site for as along as you want, then depart for a debriefing, discussion, and coffee back at the restaurant by around 10:30 a.m. Tour includes handouts of photos and diagrams of the complex.

Participants must be able to hike on level ground for at least a quarter mile, and must be at least 12 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration fees must be paid in advance and are not refundable. Participants will be mailed detailed instructions and map for 8 a.m. rendezvous.   

For more information or to make reservations, please email info@titanmissilemuseum.org  

A minimum of ten people must sign up for this tour before it will be scheduled.