Small but cozy! At first I wasn't too sure about this museum and once I went inside I learned a lot…read moreabout the town and the following towns around it. It was a very nice experience and the staff was very informative and it kind of felt that I was getting my own private tour there is no admission but there is a donation box I would probably come back to check it out again. I ended up having a full-blown conversation with the host, she is a very lovely woman welcomed me with a kind heart and was more than happy to answer any questions I had. They have postcards and other little knickknacks you can purchase as a gift I could recommend this place to visit if you are only in town for a short time and need something to do. I found this place by accident due to walking around town waiting for my court date for traffic citation.

This is from an experience a while back and realized I forgot to post the final review. A cute…read morelittle museum and fun to walk through, to understand a bit about the local past. Appreciated that it was free and based on volunteers/donations.

The ghost town is very interesting and fun to walk through. We spent about an hour and half. Great…read morehistory of mining and life during the gold rush era to after WWII. For $75 per person you also get the guided Castle Dome Mine tour. Took about 2 hours and was very informative about mining life underground. Miners extracted gold, silver, copper and lead for many years. This and other minerals show up fantastic under black light. Glad we drove 10 miles down the bumpy road off of highway 95. Mine tour are at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00. Would recommend getting there after 10:00 and take the 11:00 tour. Closes at 5:00 so give yourself a good 4+ hours to have fun.

** A Hidden Gem in the Desert: Castle Dome Mining Museum & Ghost Town**…read more We visited the **Castle Dome Mining Museum and Ghost Town** today during our tour of the Yuma area, and we were absolutely **blown away** by this **unexpected treasure** in the middle of the desert! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the **owner and founder, Allen Armstrong**--a true **Renaissance man** with a passion for history, sustainability, and preservation. As we paid our entrance fee, we had the pleasure of chatting with him about his **off-grid, energy-efficient lifestyle**. His **solar power farm** generates so much electricity that he effortlessly powers his home, museum, and even air conditioning--**all while living sustainably** in this remote location. His ingenuity alone was worth the visit! The **Ghost Town walking tour** was **nothing short of spectacular**. Before starting, we downloaded the **audio tour**, which provided fascinating background stories at various stops. The town features **over 20 buildings**--some original, some carefully reconstructed--each **meticulously filled with authentic period items**. The attention to detail was **breathtaking**: - The **blacksmith shop** was stocked with real tools and equipment. - The **dress shop** displayed elegant gowns, hats, and sewing supplies. - The **barbershop**, saloons, jail, and church all felt **frozen in time**. Even the **"junk piles"** behind buildings were **historically accurate**, filled with old bottles, cans, and mining debris--proof that every inch of this place was crafted with **love and precision**. We missed the **Castle Dome Marauders** (a lively reenactment group), but we'll **definitely plan our next visit around their schedule**. We also didn't take the **mine tour** this time, but hearing about the **fluorescent mineral walls** and gemstone-lined tunnels has us **eager to return**. A few notes for future visitors: - The road is **10 miles off the main highway** and **rough**, but **trust us--it's worth it!** - If you're lucky, you'll meet **Allen himself**--his passion is contagious. If not, the guides are **knowledgeable and engaging**. - Don't miss the **silver extraction exhibit**--a fascinating look at historic mining techniques! **Final Verdict:** **5/5 Stars!** This is a **must-see** attraction near Yuma--**authentic, immersive, and unforgettable**. Whether you love history, mining, or just unique adventures, **Castle Dome delivers**. We'll be back soon! **Highly, highly recommend!**

Musuem was really interesting and people very knowledgeable. Goood local history exhibit. Highly…read morerecommend.

I was in Quartzsite for the day visiting with a cousin who was camping with friends. We decided to…read moreget away from the touristy traps and see some of the stuff most people don't. It took us quite a while to find it because Yelp showed it further down the road (address now fixed). Once we found it after driving past it several times on Main St we were rewarded with tons of historical information inside and some outside of this partially restored building. The docents were very knowledgeable and ready to talk your ears off about the history of that area of Arizona. Lots of old books and newspaper clippings to read in a couple of the rooms. There is no admission fee but a couple of donation jars and some books for sale to help support the place. We both tossed some money in the jar. It may be small but it is well worth the time to stop by if you are in to history.

We enjoyed this museum…read more It's located about 50 minutes east of Palm Dessert or about an hour east of Palm Springs. This privately run and funded museum touches on al aspects of General George Patton's life, from childhood, school, military life and his death. It also touches on and is sited near the Desert Training Facility that trained 100,000 US troops before they went to fight in Africa. The museum is well done and flows "okay". There are many displays full of photos, artifacts, plaques and notes. There's a large room with a lot of war-era artifacts. Some of them are scale models. There is a large outdoor yard with tanks and other heavy military vehicles and artillery. I wasn't able to figure out how to get into that fenced space but I took a few pictures of it from outside the fence. If you follow military history and enjoy museums like this, you'll enjoy the General Patton Memorial Museum.

Great little museum we hit on our way to Palm Springs! My husband got a little bit of discount for…read morebeing a senior citizen. Definitely worth checking out.Friendly staff!

I have seen this place from the I-8 freeway over the years as I drove across into Arizona. While…read moreworking in the area I made the trek over and visited! They have a big gift shop with random knick-knacks. You pay $10 to explore the grounds which includes a tiny chapel on elevated mound of earth, a replica of a chapel in Brittany, France. They also have a beautiful display of granite blocks carved out like an encyclopedia of just about all kinds of things! Such an interesting place I definitely recommend you check out!

It was really a lot more than I thought it would be. Beautiful engraved granite, a maze, and the…read moreCenter of the Word Certificate. It was fun and had a lot of unique things to see. I highly recommend it for the history alone.

This is a one-of-a-kind private collection gallery. You won't find another anywhere on the planet,…read moreand you won't be disappointed! CALL AHEAD for reservations. Eva is Joanne's granddaughter-in-law. +1 (928) 277-6702 The gallery is behind her home. It is lovingly donation-based.

A friend told me about this hidden gem right off the 10 freeway in Quartzsite, Arizona. So during a…read morestop for cheap gas, we drove another few blocks to Joanne's Gum Gallery! Eva, the granddaughter of Joanne Brunet, gave us the grand tour and said "Tell all your friends!" Well, consider yourself told! It's by appointment only, so give Eva a call. You'll be glad you did!

I was in Parker Thanksgiving week. We stopped in to visit this very interesting and informative…read moremuseum. It was closing early because of the holiday, so I didn't have time to really check out the gift shop. The lady I was with bought a really pretty necklace and earrings. I hope to come back next year.

This is a very small museum but packed with surprising information and artifacts. It's well worth…read morethe price of admission and the hour or so you will spend here. Four stars would be five if the gift shop was better stocked, though it has some very nice gifts. With more visits, it will get there. Please support this tribe.

What a great piece of history. WWII history abounds and is presented by locals who have been here…read morefor years. Learn about the top secret weapon that was developed and implemented here that was said to be a bigger secret to the Manhattan Project. If you happen to be in the area when they actually do a camp tour..... absolutely worth the visit!

From the owner: Welcome to the Bouse Museum and Chamber of Commerce! The museum specializes in the history of Camp…read moreBouse and it's secret WW2 past. Come visit to learn more about Bouse, Camp Bouse and the other desert training camps, and the general area.

Johnny Cloud is an amazing, local treasure!…read more Not only is his collection remarkable, his grasp of the areas history is second to none.

I lived in California for years and thought that I visited every corner of the state. I drove a…read morelot of miles in that time. Somehow, I missed a little piece of the state just north of Yuma, Arizona. Bard, California, has date farms and there was a ripe crop of lettuce growing yesterday. It was a long field of green. There's not really a town center but, if there is, it's most assuredly the Cloud Museum. It sits across from one of the lettuce fields, too. I'm not a car geek but all I can say is wow. Wow! I'm not the only one, either. I watched some folks exclaim the same word after entering. Johnny Cloud is 82 years old and has been collecting for half his life. The museum looks more like a junk yard from outside the fence where a large sign says: 'Probably the largest collection of Model T's in the world.' I don't know if that's true but if there is a larger collection, someone is keeping it a secret. Pulling up in the dirt parking area in front, I was immediately greeted by a bevy of older dogs that were eager to say hello and ask for pets before they all rolled around playing with each other. The admission price is $10. It's an honor system so place your bill in the metal box. At that point, you'll hear a loud motion sensor buzzer sound. It's a bit jarring at first but there is not a staff here. It's Johnny, his dogs, and some friends who may be there as they all tinker with whatever they may be working on. Indeed, they asked me if I wanted to watch them turn on a jerry-rigged Model T that now served as a large saw. Yes. Yes, I did. (For those who find it odd, I remember seeing old family photos of folks doing the same with their Model Ts back in the day.) The engine puttered to life, smoke bellowed into the air, and a large rusty saw blade began to whirl. One of Johnny's friends looked for a large chunk of wood to test out. Safety be damned. Johnny and his friends are obviously having fun among the hundreds of cars here. Most are rusted to a beautiful patina. Some have original faded paint, while others look almost new and seem ready for a country drive. All are neatly organized in long rows. This is an overwhelming display and I probably said wow a hundred times before leaving. There are also other car brands, toy cars, boat motors, car parts, wheels -- lots of wheels -- old electric pole glass transistors, a few period rooms, tools, and more assorted bric-a-brac. Again, it's all organized well and easy to view and appreciate. Although there is a website, Johnny doesn't maintain it. He doesn't use the internet and seems happily ensconced in an older time aside from the little golf cart that he uses to roam the property in his cowboy hat so he can chat with visitors. I don't know how many more years this will museum will be open even though Johnny doesn't look 82 and acts like a kid around his collection. California has always amazed me with its diversity. There are always surprises and this is one of the most memorable. P.S. The website says the museum is open at 9am. Johnny said he's usually tinkering by 7:30am so try your luck and offer your respects.