Such history and a great spot to walk around and check out. We recommend the area to explore.read more

This review is for Baranca Road; the roadway that allows vehicles access between the main and…read moreairfield part of the base. It's also 3 1/2 miles (more or less) of a rolling paved trail perfect for either jogging, walking with or without pets (as well as wheelchair accessible), etc. It's near the main road ico visabilty while also enjoying the natural surroundings of the area. I bring a water source, snacks and wear sunscreen and use it before noon, but that's just me. Currently, the base is restricted to essential employees, housing residents and authorized RV'ers. Consider checking it out if you are able.

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.

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.

I enjoyed the historical aspect of this person and his family. His contribution to the community…read moreand Yuma businesses. And it was fun to enjoy a tea cup with ice cream in the parlor dining room. They also use a cute game to keep you interactive as you read about history It's a small place but they have nice stories and I'm sure the gardens are lovely when in bloom

Come while they are giving the guides tour. Learn a lot. Interact more with the money game. Lots to…read moresee. Kids might like it

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.

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!

My family loved this!!! Just letting everyone know it is a bit scary. The museum had lots of detail…read moreand the staff was nice! Super interactive! 5 stars!!!! My kids went to jail..... JK

It was super interesting. The museum portion is very well done. Super informative without too much…read moreinformation to absorb. Loved that they have a quiz you can take to find the answers. Really helped keep my daughter and I engaged in the content. We had a great tour guide who wrote a more in depth book. He was entertaining, kept things moving. The short film is also a good introduction. Even at the end of February, the sun was fierce. Wish we would have brought hats and water. I have forgotten how dry it can be. While it wasn't hot, the sun felt unrelenting. Highly recommend stopping and enjoying the site. A great piece of American history.

A marvelous museum that all prominent professionals and dignitaries have or will visit. But it…read moreisn't just open to those few, it is open to all of humanity who wants to have an enriched experience--an absolute must to visit! It is a magnificent display of history and art that transcends academia by utilizing all of the human senses. Upon arrival, one is immediately intrigued by Michelangelo's bronze arm that points along a line that travels though a pyramid and into history etched on granite before arriving at a church on a hill that overlooks the area. As one enters the museum, a docent greets the visitor and introduces the museum by a short film. The pyramid is opened where you have an opportunity to enter and be photographed standing at the "Center of the World," to capture your own history. From within the pyramid, you can feel the cool granite stone and see the sunlight glistening off the beautiful etched granite in the history courtyard--what beauty the Pyramids of Giza must have displayed during its day! You take a fresh breathe of the outdoor air as you approach the magnificent etched granite that displays the history of humanity. Being inspired by the great artists, philosophers, scientists, leaders, and many others--you continue to walk around under the blue blanket sky studying those topics of interest. At the end, you can ascend up a series of stairs to the Church. As you approach the heavens, you can sit and look out towards the mountains, desert, and blue skies. You pause to process what you just experienced while also subconsciously reflecting upon your own story of life. This is not the end. Departing from this experience, you stop to have a cold Felicity beverage at their restaurant where you further reflect. Finally, you slowly leave this spectacular museum, while subconsciously asking yourself, "what more can I do"--leaving this place with a new sense of belonging and a desire to accomplish more in life!

This museum is like a jewel in the desert and the owners are wonderful! Jacques-André and Felicia…read moreIstel. It's fun to stop by because there's always something new to see. It's worth stopping at, especially in the cooler months when the cafe and gift shop are open.

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.