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Explore Cold War History at Titan Missile Museum Tour - Tucson

Explore Cold War History at Titan Missile Museum Tour

Green Valleyeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

45 minutes

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels as the tour involves moderate walking and stairs.

Overview

Descend underground and experience a 45-minute guided tour at the Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley, Arizona. Explore Cold War history and get up close with a Titan II missile in this unique, intimate experience.

Green Valley, Arizona

45-Minute Guided Tour

All Ages • Limited to 26 visitors per tour

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About This Adventure

Experience an unforgettable journey 35 feet underground at the Titan Missile Museum. Explore the launch control center, witness a simulated missile launch, and get an up-close view of the Titan II missile. This guided 45-minute tour offers a unique glimpse into Cold War history, limited to just 26 visitors per session.

PLEASE NOTE: IF THE DATE/TIME YOU ARE TRYING TO BOOK IS UNAVAILABLE, THAT MEANS THE TOURS ARE SOLD OUT AND YOU WILL NEED TO SELECT A DIFFERENT DATE/TIME.

Rates

Adult: $19.50 Adult: Pima County Resident: $15.25 Military/Veterans $17.50 Senior: $16.75 Child: FREE Junior: $15.00 Member of the Arizona Aerospace Foundation: FREE Guest Pass: FREE Private Tour: $525

Duration

45 Minutes

About

On this tour, you'll descend 35 feet into the underground missile complex. You'll visit the launch control center and experience a simulated launch of the missile. Then you'll journey down the cableway to level 2 of the missile silo to get an up-close look at the Titan II missile. Finally, you'll stand on top of the launch duct and look down on the Titan II missile from above. **PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS NO ELEVATOR FOR USE ON THE TOUR.

We highly recommend reserving your tour online. Walk-ins welcome, but space is limited to 26 visitors per tour.

Facility Rules

For your safety, and for preservation purposes, there are some rules that visitors must follow.

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour. Check-in will begin 10 minutes before your tour start time.

  • Guests MUST be able to descend and ascend 55 stairs.

  • 45 minute guided tours are limited to 26 visitors per tour.

  • Backpacks and other large bags/purses are prohibited on all tours and must be left in your vehicle. The museum does not provide storage for these items.

  • Weapons are prohibited on all tours. Secure storage is available if you are traveling with a weapon.

  • Food and beverages, except bottled water, are prohibited on the tours. Glass bottles and water with additives that include any food coloring are prohibited in the museum building and on the tour.

  • Smoking is not permitted inside museum buildings or while on the tour. A smoking area is provided outside the museum.

  • Walking shoes are suggested as the stairs are open grate.

  • Non-commercial photography and video recording are permitted, although flash photography is prohibited. Commercial photography is not allowed without written permission. To arrange a commercial photo or video recording session, please contact the Advertising Manager at Pima Air & Space Museum.

  • Animals, except for Service Animals, are not allowed in the museum buildings or on the missile site.

  • For questions, please email info@titanmissilemuseum.org or call 520- 934-1863.

Adventure Tips

Book in Advance

Tours are limited to 26 visitors per session, so reservations are recommended to secure your spot.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

Although the tour is mostly stationary, you'll be walking on concrete and stairs within the underground silo.

Arrive Early

Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before your tour to allow time for check-in and security screening.

Respect the Site

Photography may be limited inside the facility; follow museum guidelines and do not touch sensitive equipment.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Desert cottontail rabbits
  • Greater roadrunner

History

The Titan Missile Museum preserves one of the few remaining Titan II missile sites, once a key part of U.S. nuclear deterrent during the Cold War.

Conservation

The museum promotes responsible tourism and works to preserve the missile site as a historical and environmental landmark by minimizing disturbances to the desert habitat.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Provides support and comfort while walking on concrete floors and stairs inside the missile silo.

Light jacket or sweater

Essential

Helpful for cooler temperatures underground and during early mornings or evenings.

fall specific

Water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated, especially before and after the tour when temperatures can be high outdoors.

summer specific

Camera

Capture the unique historical exhibits and outdoor views outside the underground facility.