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!

This is one of the few historic places to visit in this desert town. The Hi Jolly gravesite is…read moreunique and seems to be a popular stop for the curious who are passing through. I like walking through old cemeteries and reading some of the history of the people that are buried so long ago.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1195383562266838?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e…read more This is a true pilgrimage site ! And the ghost of Haj Ali will love that he still has some celebrity! A very cool character in history! Stop by and also google his history, there is no way not to love this story of the Leader of the Camel Corps ! A memorial to Quartzite history and American ingenuity!

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!**

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.

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.

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.

How did I never know about this…read more.. The road is super easy, but you do have to walk a little (not far) as they have the road lined with cable on both sides. This place was awesome. I wad the only one out there and it was simply amazing. Crazy to think that ancient man did that with rocks scraping the earth. If you're in Blythe, stop by for sure, it's worth it. Don't climb over the fence or deface any of it. You can see where it was damaged before it was protected.

It was an unexpected adventure for my daughter and I. Luckily we had an awd vehicle. It wasn't easy…read moreto see anything but just experiencing this on our way out to Arizona was very memorable. It's not too far off the highway so worth the trip out to learn about this and have something to talk about later. Pretty neat and a little eerie to say the least!

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.