Yuma Zone Museums

The Yuma Area offers many fine museums for visitors and residents. Those interested in miltary history, nature, agriculture, Yuma history, and the Southwest's many attributes will find many exhibits for their viewing pleasure.

Castle Dome Mines Museum Castle Dome Mine Rd , AZ Show Castle Dome Mines Museum on map! (928) 920-3062 · Castle Dome Mines Museum: Nestled within the Kofa NWR you will find the restored ghost town of Castle Dome City. 10 Miles East of Highway 95 at Mile 55.


Cloud Museum 1398 York Rd. Bard, CA Show Cloud Museum on map! (760) 572-0188 · Cloud Museum: (9 Miles NE of Yuma on S-24) Over 80 antique cars, a black smith shop, and a 1930's era gas station are the center point of this museum.


Cocopah Indian Museum County 15th St. & S. Ave. G Somerton, AZ 85350 Show Cocopah Indian Museum on map! (928) 627-1992 · Cocopah Indian Museum Website Cocopah Indian Museum: The Cocopah Indian Museum contains historical tribal exhibits displaying family structures, aspects of tribal member home lives, traditional tribal clothing, musical instruments, warrior and veteran displays, traditional objects, beadwork and tattoo displays.


Dobson Museum 40305 E. County 7th St. Tacna, AZ 85352 Show Dobson Museum on map! (928) 785-4013 · Dobson Museum: The Dobson Museum near Tacna AZ is a recreation of an old wild west town can be viewed by appointment Monday to Saturday. There are many antiques to view both inside the 6 buildings and out. (Ave 40 E. & Co 7th St.)


Gold Rock Ranch and El Rocko Golf Course 2401 Gold Rock Ranch Road Imperial County, CA Show Gold Rock Ranch and El Rocko Golf Course on map! · Gold Rock Ranch and El Rocko Golf Course Website Gold Rock Ranch and El Rocko Golf Course: Historic Gold Rock Ranch is located across Ogilby Road from the famous historic Tumco Gold Mine. Primarily an RV park, there is a small store that also contains an intersting mini-museum. Gold Rock Ranch also offers a desert golf course featuring fairways and putting "greens" of sand and rock.


Museum of History in Granite 2 Center of the World Plaza Felicity, CA 92283 Show Museum of History in Granite on map! (760) 572-0100 · Museum of History in Granite Website Museum of History in Granite: This Felicity attraction has stated their mission to be: "To Engrave in Granite Highlights of the Collective Memory of Humanity".


Norton's Landing Norton's Landing, AZ Show Norton's Landing on map! (928) 743-4400 · Norton's Landing: Located on private property that is only accessable via boat. This collection offers a large amount of artifacts from earlier days on "The River". The townsite of Norton's Landing was originally a stopover for steam driven paddle boats on the Colorado River. The river boats were responsible for delivering the supplies and men needed at the mines in the area.


Quechan Indian Museum 350 Picacho Road Winterhaven, CA 92283 Show Quechan Indian Museum on map! 760) 572-0661 · Quechan Indian Museum: Quechan Indian Reservation - Yuma, Arizona See historical exhibits depicting the original Yumans! Located in historic Fort Yuma!


Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens 204 S. Madison Yuma, AZ Show Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens on map! (928) 782-1841 · Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens: Formerly known as the Century House Museum, the Sanguinetti House Museum & Gardens allow you to travel back to the territorial days of Arizona! The Arizona Historical Society brings you this regional museum including aviaries, garden, library, & the adjoining Adobe Annex Museum Gift Shop. The house displays period rooms from the turn of the century at the home of pioneer merchant E.F. Sanguinetti. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


St. Thomas Mission Fort Yuma Winterhaven, CA Show St. Thomas Mission on map! (760) 572-0283 · St. Thomas Mission: This 1922 mission church is a replica of the original mission that was burned in 1855 during a native uprising.


Wahner E. Brooks Exhibit E. Imperial Dam Rd. Yuma Proving Ground, AZ 85365 Show Wahner E. Brooks Exhibit on map! · Wahner E. Brooks Exhibit: Historical (Military) Exhibit Imperial Dam Road off of Highway 95 Impressive display of retired military vehicles.


Wellton Pioneer Museum 10402 Fresno St Wellton, AZ 85356 Show Wellton Pioneer Museum on map! · Wellton Pioneer Museum: Open Tuesdays 10 AM to Noon


YPG Heritage Center 301 C. St Yuma Proving Ground, AZ 85365 Show YPG Heritage Center on map! (928) 328-3394 · YPG Heritage Center Website YPG Heritage Center: See exhibits depicting the military history of the Yuma Proving Grounds from its inception in 1942. Main Post, Building S-2


Yuma Art Center Museum 254 S. Main Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Show Yuma Art Center Museum on map! (928) 329-6607 · Yuma Art Center Museum Website Yuma Art Center Museum: The Yuma Art Center is operated by the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department. Featuring the 650 seat Historic Yuma Theatre, the Yuma Art Center has Four Visual Art Galleries as well as studios for local & visiting artists.


Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park 201 North 4th Ave. Yuma, AZ 85364 Show Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park on map! (928) 329-0471 · Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park Website Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park: See the restored U.S. Army Quartermasters Depot! Visitor Center, transportation museum, gift shop, & picnic area. Formerly Yuma Crossing State Historic Park.


Yuma Territorial Prison State Park 1 Prison Hill Road Yuma, AZ 85364 Show Yuma Territorial Prison State Park on map! (928) 783-4771 · Yuma Territorial Prison State Park Website Yuma Territorial Prison State Park: Tour the infamous prison first opened in 1876! The Degüello Gunslingers perform free shows at the Historic Territorial Prison every Sunday at high noon and at 2 pm October Through April.

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