This was my first visit to the Verde Valley archaeology center, and I was truly amazed! I was hoping to see artifacts from the immediate vicinity at this location and was not disappointed! The center has been here for 15 years and exists primarily to display artifacts recovered from a single site in the area. This is extremely rare as most sites have been pillaged by pot hunters over the last 100+ years, and this site was privately owned and protected for many decades. I was honored to received what was basically a private tour of the facility by the executive director Monica Buckle. She took her time and provided much detail to give an excellent overview of this facility. Thank you so much Monica! The entire Verde Valley area is a much overlooked archaeology gem in the history of our country & this facility champions the learning and understanding of this unique place. If you're ever in the area, I strongly recommend a visit. Please note the visiting hours change for the summer season so be sure to research this first. read more

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This spotless well appointed museum is user friendly and can be completed quickly under 1/2 hour if you breezed through. We chose the guided free tour which lasted about an hour and was quite thorough. I really enjoyed the quality of items on display and learning about the artifacts. If one is lucky the libraries in Scottsdale have a free pass for 2 people to enter. We paid but it was worth the $5 entry fee each. read more

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An amazing cultural and historical resource. I enjoyed learning about the Verde Valley indigenous peoples through all the artifacts, artwork and videos. The center also holds events and classes for members, as well as occasional free events for the public. The staff are friendly and informative. read more

This Museum & Archeological Center not only exhibits the grand history of the area indigenous cultures, but it also works to preserve it as well by working closely with the Yavapai Apache & Hopi groups that reside in this area. Visit it when you can, it's worth the trip. read more

We enjoyed visiting this lovely museum. The 18-minute video is interesting and helped us learn so much about the Hopi way. We were able to examine pottery, Kachinas, tools, textiles, and more up close. The employees were friendly and knowledgeable. We had a pass from our local library so our visit was free. read more

The museum was fun and educational. Watched an 18-minute video first and then took a tour. The staff was very friendly and welcoming -- more so than any museum I have been to. Their membership pays for itself. At the supporter level ($100), you get free admission to most museums in Arizona and elsewhere for up to three other family members you specify. "Through the National Association of Reciprocal Museums (NARM) agreement, members who join at the $100 or higher level are eligible for benefits such as free general admission to over 1,000 member institutions." I got my membership cards by e-mail instantly. This is amazing since many museums take at least a couple weeks to mail anything. You can also e-mail them to get printed membership cards. read more

If you are interested in Southwestern Native American history and culture don't miss this place. The Center is new and still building, but the current facilities are terrific. It has one of the most amazing Sinagua Native American collections anywhere in the Southwest, spanning 1000-1300 ad and featuring intact textiles and food mater not seen elsewhere. The Center offers fascinating classes and tours. The executive director Ken Zoll is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent presenter of compelling and insightful information - and a damn nice guy. He took us on a private tour of Sinaguan ruins that was one of our most unique and memorable experiences anywhere. Highly recommended. read more

Verde Valley Archaeology Center - Museums Near Me - Camp Verde, Arizona

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