Reviews of Arizona Copper Art Museum (Museum)

barbara dickinson

What a fabulous museum! So well laid out and housed in a old high school built in the 1930's I think. This museum is privately owned and a passion for the people that run it. Just fascinating the history and importance of Copper, and who would have thunk it? Also in a lovely, historically interesting little town. A Must See! I am now reading the book about this fascinating family!

pat flynn

Great pieces of art work. I also liked how they are using the old school, keeping the town history.

Kristine Follett

Everytime I go to the Copper Museum I am amazed all over again. Drake and crew continue to expand the collection, building beautiful displays and adding more and more information about this very important mineral that is so important to our human civilization while being so beautiful! If you visit the Verde Valley, this is a must see!!!

Weylin Stoeppelmann

Very large and diverse collection

Meera Boussu

The school has been well preserved. An excellent collection of copper art!

Lisa Ann Powell

Excellent and we learned a lot of things we didn't know about copper.

Chris Bauer

a very unique old museum def worth checking out!

Preston Luman

Amazing accumulation of copper artifacts perfectly organized by function. There is room after room of copper items properly labeled, & very interesting with an old school building .

Shawn Burke

I always make it a point to try and visit museums if I have the time. Wasn’t exactly seeking one out, when I stumbled upon this one, and I will be honest. I really wasn’t expecting much, as I have zero interest in the theme. It’s always a treat to be surprised. The grounds of this museum were immaculate. I forget the name of the person working when we visited, but he was wonderful. Incredibly helpful, and we couldn’t help but notice him cleaning inside and out of the place the whole time. We had a great time at this museum!

Carol Herbst

Beautiful displays. Amazing variety of copper utilitarian art. I enjoyed visiting the museum very much.

Marishka Ambrus

@wesome historical stuff

Auntie D

Admission fees are affordable. Great learning experience for kids & adults with so much to look at and touch!!

Alan Kircher

A very nice array of copper and its history in Arizona

Ray Koudelka

Amazing displays and history

Greg Giese

I thought this would be another ho hum local museum. Not ho hum. It was great! I learned a ton. Very professional and a lot of amazing artifacts. This is one we will revisit.

Kate Bauer

Wow, it will amaze you

matt barrett

This place is amazing! So many different artifacts, you could spend hours inside!

Wayne Woodruff

Very interesting history of copper, be sure to visit, there a lot to see and enjoy

LINDA HOPKINS

Well worth the admission price. Unique exhibits and interesting history. Friendly and helpful staff provide additional information if you want. Beautiful artifacts.

Sharon Cate

Great Museum. We were greeted warmly at the door by Drake. He was a fantastic guide and curator. One of the best stops in Verde Valley. A real jewel.

nadav david

Amazing and interesting

Jonathan Russell

Amazing !!!

Brian deCastro

Dog friendly and beautiful museum about copper from around the world and cottonwood history

Edward Aw

Spectacular! Definitely worth the trip. Give at least an hour to visit.

Jae HollandHornung

My husband & I loved this museum. Very interesting & laid out so well. Amazing displays. Well worth the time & money to visit. Reasonable prices. $8 adults, $7 seniors. Not sure child prices.

Jean Ray

Extensive, creative collection with good signage.

Dean Brinton

Super-interesting, and the guide was exceptional..

Nicolaas Staalberg

I learned a lot from the displays. Well laid out and very enjoyable.

andy miller

fascinating! It’s good for about an hour or so. Well worth it! Who knew copper was in almost everything.

Vanessa Glady

I decided to stop at this museum and very glad I did. It is in the old Clarkdale High School. Even though they are still renovating the building, they have done a beautiful job of setting up the displays. I was told they have hand built the amazing display shelving. There are so many items displayed here along with information I was not aware of. I look forward to their continuing growth and will be back to visit again! There is parking to the west of the building and on the street.

Paul Gray

Neat museum on copper art and uses.

D Berg

An almost secret museum in the old mining town of Clarkdale, Arizona. The museum is definitely a local, regional and national treasure. The Smithsonian should consider adding it as an associate museum. The museum is carefully laided out in the old school building. Each room or display is dedicated to a different aspect of using copper in art and daily items. It houses one of the largest collections of brass casings from WWI turned into works of art. The kitchen display is spectacular. I would have liked to see more brewerania, but I will look for more on the next visit as they continue to add to the collection on a regular basis.

J. Inman - Brubaker

There are so many things to see you can't possibly see them all on your first visit. While the copper was beautiful, I also love the other items such as colored glass and a fantastic nautical, mythical themed backsplash behind an antique stove. I think there's something for everyone in this place.

Luis Glinos

Lots of copper everywhere!! Interesting pieces and history. Museum attendant was very knowledgeable and friendly, he came by many occasions asking us if we had any questions. This museum is located in the old high school building, every room is marked it regard to what it was used during the high school days along with some photographs. We enjoyed looking at all the artifacts and displays. The adult entrance fee is $9.75 per person.

Wilma Desmarais

Very interesting and fun to walk through.

David Gaines

Owner was super nice and museum very informative

Norma Daly

Loved the experience, was nice that you could touch the artifacts. Was very interesting

Obie Pehm

Cool place

Maggy Jones

Amazing collection of copper items. History of copper mining. Guided tour. Well worth the time.

Russ Pastir

Happened apone this on a rainy day in Arz. Great history of the copper industry. Even some insight to the use of Cu as a fungicide. Lots of interesting uses!

Barbi Harner

A must visit if you are in the area.

Diana Weiland

If you love copper or have even just admired a shiny penny, this place is worth a stop. Located in a beautifully restored high school, every room reveals the history, beauty and versatility of this heavenly (literally) metal. The owner gave a brief intro and was great at answering questions we had. The only thing missing was a small gift shop where you could look for books or other items to feed your new passion for copper. There is a beautiful store in Jerome but many people may not have time for the side trip. You will be thrilled.

Patricia Stewart

This museum was awesome and very very interesting. It had lots of items to see and loads of information about the items on display. One could spend hours in this museum.

Angel Busch

Learnt alot

PhoenixTempelhof

Excellent Collection of Copper Implements - definitely worth a visit.

Anette Tom

Friendly service

Paul Peck

Drake Meinke has done a fantastic job on thus museum. It is housed in the old Clarkdale High School. He has copper art from around the world. While you're here in Clarkdale, be sure to visit the Clarkdale Historical Society. Go North past City Hall and the museum there is at the end of the street. Great artifacts and history of Clarkdale, and great view of the Verde Canyon Railroad and the old copper smelter.

Michael Brugess

Well worth a visit and tour.

Shift Er

Very very interesting. Allow an hour if you're a person who just kinda looks and doesn't read much, allow upwards of 4 hours if you're going to read every little thing. I loved the copper footsteps to follow and really liked the trench art. I wish I had all that copper cookware! There is certainly something that everyone will find interesting.

Jack Brown

Cool place to visit expensive go inside. We came for the outside because it was the old Clarkdale high school and it has beautiful architecture for such a small town. They put a lot of detail into this building and one day I will pay to go inside to see the rest. The bell is from an old catholic church I believe it from the last picture I did not take the picture

Wayne mckenney

A hidden treasure. Was sceptical about going in but was the best decision of the day. Incredible display. Especially enjoyed the room of trench art and the kitchen display

Michael Decaires

Plan on staying two hours.. to see all of it..Worth the $9.00 and time well spent to see it..you will not be disappointed..

Ed Pearlman

Great exhibits! Staff - VERY helpful. Checked on us often to answer questions.

Scott Baldry

This place was great to visit. The museum is in an old school. They did a great job of maintaining the character of the school during the renovation. Lots to see and it was a learning experience. We were surprised by how good the museum was. Lots of displayed items showing the history of cooper in the area and in mans lives. We highly recommend if you are on the area. Takes approximatley 1 and a half hours to 2 hours.

David Demskl

Full of information and displays from Arizona and around the world. Copper, how could we live with out it?

Shane Schiell

It a great place to visit

Buck Mitchell

What a treasure! Beautiful, historical great experience.

Dan Turco

fun place to visit when near cottonwood. lots of history and things to see. fun family outting

Matthew Taylor

Hosts are very knowledgeable about the history of copper mining in the state. Their collection is extensive with lots of beautiful pieces. Would go again if I'm in the area.

Richard Lewin

Very interesting small museum that is dedicated to all things made of copper. The artillery shells that have been made into pieces of art are particularly interesting.

Susan Ewart

Lots of great history. It's an interesting museum and would recommend you check it out

Lindsay Quisenberry

We brought the kids on a Sunday spur of the moment but luckily this place is open 7 days a week! We all thoroughly enjoyed our time

Mike Kennedy

Really interesting

Douglas Fritz

Lots of things to see here. Really enjoyed the art made from old military shell casings.

Tammy Tichelaar

Wonderful museum of copper used over the years. Military, art, house design, medical and home. So many beautiful items and explanations about the items. Very informative and we loved it.

Charles Ware

The museam has so many unique and priceless copper items. It's a little mind boggling. Certainly worth the time and money. My only criticism is it would be even more interesting if there was more local mining history. A written history with pictures of the area. I loved it there is a lot to see.

ALONSO MONTANO

Museo muy interesante. Lo recomiendo si van con tiempo y quieren conocer más sobre la importancia del cobre.

Mike Olson

Best museum I have seen in a long time. Awesome collection.

David Dano

This place has one of the finest collection of trench art I've seen in any museum. They cover everything from how the copper is mined and processed to products made from it throughout the ages.

Steven Gransky

Great museum, lots of various artifacts and artwork. Everything can be touched! The trench art collection was huge.

Chris Dudding

If you like museums, this is an excellent one that combines science, history and art... a little something for everyone. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Dana Damato

There were so many beautiful pieces here, we loved it.

bridget highwood

Really interesting. Drake greeted us and helped us with any questions, from where are the restrooms to how does the periodic table work! Loads of info to take on-board.

Michele Plympton

This is a must see! Really neat and large museum

Nick Plenzick

We live in Clarkdale and we recommend everyone who visits us to see this museum! First class you won't be disappointed!

Marie Nelson

Hidden gem! In addition to displaying excellent examples of all kinds of functional and decorative copper arts, it presents copper history in an engaging manner. Easy to get to and worth a visit - or more.

Ray Visser

A large museum of many artifacts made of copper going back to some before Christ. Rooms dedicated to navel items, mining items, kitchen items, pots and pans, brewing and distilling equipment, ceiling stampings, to much to mention. Allow at least two hours. Very nicely arranged and the staff is very helpful and explains anything you want to know about copper. Very worthwhile.

kenneth judd

Does a good job of briefly covering the local mine and an excellent job of showing copper's uses thru history dating back hundreds of years!

Christina Gillespie

We stopped at this beautiful well-done museum. Self-guided and a beautiful collection of copper items. The displays were superb in presentation and we learned so much about copper. A MUST SEE!

Bala Ganesan

A definite place to visit if you are going to be in that area. Hundreds of copper based artifacts organized neatly in an old high school.

Judith Frey

A delightful, informative museum run by enthusiastic staff.

M. Rae DeVan

Surpringly cool and well done.

Kim Ruisi

If you ever come up north you need to go to the Copper Museum I think you will enjoy the tour and everything about it was a high school that they turned into this copper Museum if you're in go I suggest you go

Vince Shannon

Amazing copper and bronze art.

Paul Spears

To be honest, it just seemed like something to do in the area (since everything else is outdoors like activities), to pass time but it ended up extremely interesting. Museum is highly recommended if you're in the Jerome/Clarkdale/Cottonwood area. The curator is amazing. The museum is located at the once Clarkdale high school, which is filled with stories of it's own. It's a very nice museum aestheticly. Largest collection in the world. We were in the first ones in so we got in for $8 instead. The sheer amount of the collection was overwhelming. It's use in our history and importance in health and society is vital. You'll learn about so many things that you didn't even know we're related. Copper is my new favourite element. They have over 5,000 pieces in the collection, both from the state, nation and country. It's a massive part of Arizona's heritage. Many items of interest, intrigue, splendor and imagination. Also, Mr. Clark (Clarkdale is named after him) was paramount to this nation's history and I had never heard of him prior to coming here, and I consider myself highly educated in history. Please stop by and visit.

Elyse Pancotti

Awesome little museum, more than I ever knew I needed to know about copper but awesome info none the less. The trench art room and the kitchen were my favorite!

Michael White

Really cool place to visit and view all of the exhibits

Kathy Officer

A lot of interesting things

ryan king

Just bliss

Miles Freedenberg

self guided tour, a lot of reading, pieces, and art. also made an effort to share some of the history of the town, area, and the old schoolhouse they're housed in. side note because im pedantic and didn't know where else to put this: in the exhibit room with the shell casing vases, there's a book beside the door which has some information on countries involved in the war, with the correct period flag for Germany, and two of the others remain unchanged however the flag of the US is the modern 50 star which was strange to see one old flag one new flag instead of all uniform

Stuart Allen

Surprisingly great

pj

Was very interesting so much to see so much to dream about having amazing how much copper is in the world and how much even in today's world everybody's wearing and you don't know it

Scott Lysne

Well worth a few bucks and some time

rpolson rpolson

Very interesting and super nice people

George Toft

Overwhelming display of copper tools and art.

Debby MacDougall

Fabulous museum in a great little historic town. Our host was also fabulous...

Roger Varnes

This place is supported mostly by volunteers but they really know their stuff and care. They have the knowledge about copper and its influence on Arizona and are happy to share it with you.

Harold Cox

i recently visited the Copper Museum in Clarkdale. I was pleasantly surprised at what a great collection and beautiful assembly of artifacts. I arrived early, but was allowed to enter and peacefully wander among the exhibits. To think that this Museum is less than two years old, the staff has put in many hours of labor. I have been recommending this Museum to every person I have seen since returning to California. Great Job Guys!!

bbill p

Amazing.

Ashley Johnstone

This is a great place to explore and learn about the history of copper. Very great displays and nice layout.

Marty Goodwin

Excellent! Great place...so interesting!

Carol Benson

Very educational .

Erin Martinez

So interesting

Joe Ivone

Great out of the way find in Clarkdale Arizona. If you love museums you'll love this repurposed high school turned copper museum. This is a self- guided tour. The high school opened in 1928 and was closed in 1960. The museum was opened in 2012. When in the Sedona area this is well worth the 17 mile drive.

Rose and Mike Farmer

Well if you to know about copper and it's many uses through history. This is the museum for you. It seems to have every conceivable device or implement or craft that has ever been made of copper. Good thing they have the main floor of a refurbished old high school to display it all in. Pretty cool really.

Cecilia Swetland

Great history about Carkdale a fun afternoon

Lenny DeShurley

A carefully, curated collection of beautiful pieces of copper art, tools, and weapons throughout the ages. They also included other pieces made from metals mined from the area such as silver, gold, tin, and bronze. I highly recommend this museum for anyone in the Verde Valley area.

Lisa K

Highlight of our visit to AZ! The old high school was converted to this museum. Each 'classroom' has a theme representing different types of copper art. Plus, there is a little bit of history of the high school as well. Well worth a visit!

Mansfield Boot Repair

Great place to learn about the history of copper and all kinds of things produced using it .

Montana Miller

Great museum...and great people....if you think you know copper...visit this place...if you don't know copper..visit this place.....amazing

tonia&jamey Turner

Awesome place to visit

CanyonCooler .

I was inspired to make a copper plated tumbler for Canyon Coolers after visiting here.

Ruth Foelber

Educational, history and artifacts. Amazing collection and all very well displayed. Much more comprehensive than expected.

Robert Ault

This was a great part of our visit.

Carol Osborne

Excellent displays. Very enjoyable and interesting.

Shayla Mock

It was cool!

Jeff Scott

I found this to be very interesting

Tanya Shook

Amazing!! Do not miss!

Ron Rasch

A remarkable and educational museum. Well worth visiting!

Jim Beebe

Had some time available and I was driving through earlier in the day than I usually do so I stopped. What a great experience! Self guided tour is low stress. An abundance of interesting artifacts, art and every day items made from copper, brass, bronze and tin. I’ve decided I now need flower pots made from WW2 artillery shell casings and ONE of the rooms in my house just has to have a copper ceiling!! Do yourself a favor and stop in if you’re in the area!!

Jennie Coons

The museum is absolutely fabulous. When you visit, prepare to spend a lot of time looking at the artifacts. Just when you think you've seen all there is to see, you step into the next room and you're amazed all over again.

John Bellesfield

Huge amount of local history with a huge display of artifacts and minerals.

Jill Stewart

Must see Museum! Beautifully displayed copper and locally made iron work set in an old high school. Everyone associated with this museum is passionate about copper and the area history.

steve schield

Amazing collection of wood copper Glass and Metal artifacts from many many years ago until the present. Far exceeded our expectations as a museum in a small town!

Rob Jarvis

Worth s/upping by to visit

Michael Eltiste

Neat little museum. Mostly copper art. A bit pricey for the size.

Judy Curry

Wonderful museum and very knowledgeable employee.

Mark Greaves

Very interesting museum, worth the $9 admission

Mary Helsaple

AWESOME not to be missed!

Virginia Fugate

Unbelievable amount of copper items displayed. Well worth going

Linda Place

Exhibits are wonderful

Mary Rhoades

Worth every penny you spend! If you like history, especially while visiting Jerome and outlying areas, this museum is a must see! They are adding new pieces weekly, and is easy to understand for ages over 8( or so.)

Monte Tucker

This place is amazing. Very clean. The curator was a wealth of information about everything copper & copper mining related. He even had all the details about the town & mine owners. There are a LOT of displays; some dating back thousands of years.

Alyssa Anderson

Fun! Kids could touch whatever they want which is great!

Ron Peoples

This is a hidden gem. We had train tickets and some time to kill. Drove by this museum and stopped in. Very glad we did. Really a nice museum. Lots of interesting displays,

Marja Ebbers

Good collection and presentation!

jimgilliam

Very nice place to visit, lots of interesting artfacts.

Harland Hector

Very interesting museum

Ellie

Here in our little town of Clarkdale is the history of copper. This museum, a wonderful labor of love, is amazing and very educational. The owner, Drake Meinike is incredible. He knows all the stories behind the pieces...kitchen, trench art, ceilings, jewelry. The list goes on and on. This is a treat. Plan on spending some time here

Janis Pullen

I loved the displays and history. I learned so much about the uses of copper in many areas of our lives in the past and present times.

Jasmine Littell

Fun to learn and very pleasant, friendly, helpful, and kind staff

Todd Greene

Plan on spending hours here. Lots of history here of course. Must see if your visiting Jerome.

Thomas B. Myers

Wonderful and interesting museum highlighting the history and role of Copper (and copper alloys) in relation to mankind's progress. Was even interesting for a 9yo. :)

Jerry Crowe

A neat collection of all things made of copper or brass. Highly recommend spending a couple hours inside. I will be back.

James Draper

If you enjoy copper, you are going to love this place. The museum resides on a 19th century high school building that closed in 1936. The halls and classrooms are full of well displayed facts about not only local lore, but the complete history of copper and it's uses by many cultures. One exhibit is of the mysterious Bagdad Battery which dates back to 250 A.D.. The entry cost is reasonable at $8 for adults. And there were no crowds despite a local event filling the surrounding community with out of townerd.

Kyle

The Arizona Copper Art Museum was a truly wonderful surprise. It was beautiful and highly informative. There was information on the history of copper mining, it's uses, it's lore, and it's scientific properties. The building is gorgeous and historic. But, at least one of these 5 stars belongs to the staff person on the day of our visit. He was welcoming and knowledgeable. He engaged the kids with questions and interesting facts. He really changed a good experience into a GREAT experience.

Gérard MERLE

(Translated by Google) Very interesting. (Original) Très intéressant.

Wayne Peck

Very interesting and much more complete than anything I would have expected. Worth the entry fee. Can easily spend a couple+ hours if you take in every exhibit and explanation.

Marcelo and Linda Da Silva

Incredible place full of history. Well taken care with a collection of items that capture better than any place the importance of this metal not only in the context of history but also the humanity.