Coronado National Memorial - Visitor Centers (U.S. National Park Service)

Coronado Visitor Center

Open
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Phone
520-366-5515

Closures
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Buses and RVs should park in the picnic area.

Exhibits
As a Memorial, there are few tangible artifacts or relics of Coronado's expedition within the park. Cultural interpretation is based on appropriate displays such as paintings depicting the expedition, authentic armor and weaponry, crafts, and interpretive text explaining the importance of the Spanish impact on the cultures of the region. There is a nine-minute video on the history of the expedition, as well as, a hands-on display of 16th century clothing and armor for visitors to try on. Photographs of birds and native wildlife adorn the walls at the rear of the visitor center. A 14-foot picture window provides visitors with a wonderful opportunity to view and photograph the flora and fauna in a relaxed atmosphere.

Available Facilities
Interpretive books, guides, and maps are available through the Western National Parks Association bookstore in the Visitor Center.