Art Car World was suggested to us by a gentleman at the Douglas Visitor Center. I had never heard…read moreof art cars but it seemed like an interesting concept. They were closed for the day but the gentleman at the visitor center said they are very accommodating with tours and that I should call them . Not wanting to bother people after hours, I made plans to spend the night and go first thing in the morning when they opened. I think it's important to mention all that because even after opening hours, I still ended up having to call. The gentleman that arrived and gave our tour was named Hunter and he explained it IS always best to call because they are flexible regarding hours and tours. Hunter was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about every single vehicle and he was super friendly and nice . He had in-depth history and experience with all of the cars and his stories made the entire experience just kind of come to life. He spent over 90 minutes showing me around and as much as I loved the building and art cars, he is what really made the experience five stars. I thought this would be a fun and interesting experience, but I just didn't expect how much love, creativity, and genuine Joy is behind this passion project. Art Car World is a collection of fully transformed vehicles that have been turned into rolling pieces of art. They are interesting, detailed expressions of creativity that take a huge amount of time and imagination. Every car has a story. I liked the "Monster" truck and the stained glass VW Bug, but the Brass Van was my personal favorite. It was a piece you could look at for hours and never get bored, continuously noticing new details and interesting things. Hunter had a personal connection with the gentleman who created that piece and was able to tell story after story and answer all my questions. It was a very enjoyable way to spend my afternoon. This definitely doesn't feel like a typical museum. It feels alive and full of creativity and I left feeling inspired. I made a donation and even bought myself a t-shirt because this really feels like something worth supporting. I have also already made plans to go to the Art Car Festival in Seattle later this year, at Hunter's suggestion. If you're anywhere near Douglas, this is absolutely worth your time. It's a work in progress and super weird in the best way. It's one of those experiences that remind you how fun creativity can be when people are allowed to run wild and you can really feel the love and community here. Make the call and don't miss this one!

Great place to visit. We loved the many one of a kind artsy cars at the museum. Sasha the tour…read moreguide was very informative and friendly. I definitely recommend this unique and fun place and I will go back again.

A tourist trap. Partial identification of desert plants…read morealong the walkway to enter and pay for the museum. Lots of history in the Native American Museum. A lot I of unique artifacts and stories.Worth going through. However The desert museum is a collection of snakes and turtle shells. Very disappointing with how much the desert has to offer. Large store and souvenirs. Clean restrooms.

Such a cool place to visit! They have an amazing reptile display that is part zoo & part art…read moreexhibit...so nicely done! The garden is so nice even in the summer. The Gift shop is really amazing & we appreciated the selection & quality of their merchandise. No touristy crap, but really nice stuff we didn't realize we needed. It's definitely worth the stop!

Whether you're into Last Supper art as kitsch or legit religious iconography, give this little…read moremuseum a look. Owner EB is very knowledgeable about the origins of the DaVinci painting and the countless copies (or folk-art tributes). It's a wry little gem on the Arizona border, an easy 25-minute drive from tourist-filled Bisbee.

Trisanne and E.B. are both awesome folks and you can't go wrong visiting their museum with such a…read moreunique backstory!

This review is for the gift shop! We came to the shop on the way out of town as we'd found they…read moresold a local book one of our group wanted. The gentleman up front was very nice as was the woman in the shop. We snagged the last copy -- which was also signed! - then proceeded to pick up some souvenirs. They have a really nice selection of local books, art, crystals, and items like miners tags. I got a really cute little tree made of copper wire and green stones, and a mixed silver and copper ring. Recommend stopping by even if you don't have time for the museum. Its a nice little shop and as a Smithsonian affiliate, there's no tax!

Steve was our tour guide and he was awesome! He spent his whole career working in the mines, so the…read morestories and details he shared really brought everything to life. Honestly, this was the best mine tour we've done in Arizona. You check in about 30 minutes before the tour. There's a little shop to browse, a spot to sit, and a short movie in the back that gives you a great background on the mine and how copper is made. The tour itself is about an hour, all underground. You ride in on a little train that you sit on kind of like a bike, and the temperature stays a cool mid-60s the whole time. They give you a hard hat, light, safety vest, and even a number tag - just like real miners use - so they know nobody gets left behind. Along the way, the train stops a few times so you can get off, check out artifacts, and walk into different areas while Steve tells more stories. When you come back up to the surface, have your sunglasses ready - the sunlight feels unbelievably bright after being underground. It was the highlight of our full day in Bisbee and something you do NOT want to miss.

Well, anyone that comes will will be amazed. A Huge…read moreprivate museum that is always growing. From a tank and artillery cannon in front along with a 30 foot windmill that talks and moans in the wind. Inside this free/donation space is a history of the area as a landing spot for charles lindbergh to internment camps for italians, japanese , then germans. Many camps here but all ruled by the Geneva Convention agreement. Displays of sleeping areas , personal item and types of fence and a searchlight and much more. The prisoners worked the fields to supply food for the war effort. This museum is a show of personal effort to keep the memories alive from WW2.

We stopped in Lordsburg while en route to Las Cruces from Tucson while on vacation. We dined at…read moreKranberry's for lunch before heading over to this museum to check it out. The museum is quite large with many exhibits to peruse through at your leisure. I enjoyed looking at the pioneer days exhibit and the random items like jewelry and clothing pieces that have been donated to the museum by residents. I also liked looking at the old local sports mementos. I like learning about different places and I thought that this museum did an excellent job at displaying the area's history. The volunteer that was sitting up front was very nice as well.

The Bird Cage Theater in Tombstone, AZ it's a must visit museum when in Tombstone…read more The museum is offering evening ghost tours. I'll have to come back for that. There's free parking across this museum. Happy Yelping :)

Had such a fun time during the Ghost Tours at the Bird Cage Theatre!…read more **I have teenagers who are a little scared of the dark so please keep this in mind when visiting because there are about 20-25 minutes that this is going** Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She really kept us hooked the whole time. Truly allows you to get the full experience of Tombstone from yesteryear in more ways than ever imagined!

AZ 01-2024 Bisbee Arizona Copper Mines these are called the Lavendar Pits. Located in Bisbee, when…read moreI first saw thought it was another grand canyon but this was man created and very sad to see. Some people see beauty but I see destruction. To me it was all very sad!

The Lavender Pit is a former open pit copper mine that ran from 1950 to 1974. During that time, 86…read moremillion tons of ore was excavated (600,000 tons of it was copper). Turquoise was also found in this pit and is sold in Bisbee. The pit is 900 feet deep and has a toxic reddish blue water pool at the bottom. The Lavender Pit was named in honor of the general manager of Phelps Dodge Corporation Harrison M. Lavender (1890-1952). Phelps Dodge Corporation are the ones that opened the Lavender Pit in the 50's. You can view the Lavender Pit at a scenic stop on highway 80. It is a quick stop and there is plenty of places to park. There is information about the pit and a WW2 memorial at the scenic stop. For photos, there are a few large holes in the chain link fence that you can take pictures with your camera. It's worth a short visit to see the depths of the Lavender Pit and the colors that make up its steep walls.

Wonderfully restored house with lots of historical artifacts. Our docent shared a lot of detail on…read morethe history of the family and house.