It took a while to find this place and then it was closed. It is in a questionable neighborhood and parking is bad. The signs we could see from the alley we got stuck in look pretty neat.

We arrived the afternoon of Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Other than a quick Google search (and perhaps Trip Advisor--hard to remember when piecing together so many vacation stops), we didn't know what to expect, other than them having neon signs. We are Originally from Detroit, and have lived in Phoenix for the past 7 years, so we aren't familiar with the local history of Tucson. My wife and I brought our 4.5 year-old grandson. We were all surprised and impressed with the variety of exhibits within the walls, and the tributes to different periods in time. Our grandson, for instance, had never seen a typewriter or a rotary phone until walking through. There were signs of all sizes, and of local businesses and national (including a large Arby's cowboy hat sign outside behind the building). Inside, there was much that was interactive for people of all ages. There were also 2 rides where you put a quarter in to ride for a minute or so (the kind you used to find outside of grocery stores and the like). Of course our grandson was interested in riding in one, but someone had jammed a few dimes inside. We mentioned it to the employees, and a gentleman came over and spent at least 10 minutes to take apart the assembly and make it working. During that time, we learned that he and his wife owned the museum and was telling us about what they've done to build it and maintain the museum. It really is a labor of love. We later met his wife, and the two are wonderful people. If you find yourself in the Tucson area, try to find the time to support this impressive museum, it's a hidden gem minutes east of the Downtown Tucson area, and minutes south of the University.

This is yet one more great little museum off the beaten track in Tucson. Walking through the museum, both indoors and outdoors, is like taking a walk back in time. Most of the signs are of places and products that no longer exist but will bring back memories. If you can arrange to go on a Saturday, you will be treated to a presentation given by a glass bender who will demonstrate and explain how neon signs are made. This museum is well worth a visit.

Wonderful place that, unfortunately, isn’t recorded in many of the lists of things to do in Tucson. Glad I found it before leaving Tucson for the summer. Super friendly hosts/owners. I chatted with both of them, him (Jude) when he sold me my ticket, her (Monica) before I left the museum. You can tell they absolutely love what they do. From very simple to quite complicated, there is a very wide array of signs to look at when you come here. From indoors to outdoors as well so be prepared for some time outdoors by bringing sunglasses and a hat, but they also have a few umbrellas by the back door that you can use if needed.Make sure you take the time to watch a short video explaining the neon making process. Short and to the point. They also offer a neon sign making class but I didn’t partake in one. You can choose to complete some ‘tests’ if you'd like. I did two of them. One had questions, the other had photos. The one had questions about the history you read here with multiple choice answers and was called Trivia Game. The other had photos where you filled in the blanks – usually a word or a number that was missing. Fun Scavenger Hunt style game. These games ensure you pay a lot more attention to what is around you. I thoroughly enjoyed completing the tests, even if that meant going around the museum three times to find all the clues. It’s amazing what we don’t see the first, or even second, time around.Great place to visit, especially as it gets hotter outside – enjoy the cool air and the cool and super colorful displays. I’m certainly glad I found this place before leaving Tucson for the summer.Thank you, Monica and Jude, you are true gems.

Very nicely done. Not so large as to be overwhelming but lots to see. Nice history of places the signs came from in Tucson and how they came to be in the museum. We also got a very interesting and informative presentation from a glass bender who explained and demonstrated the properties of various glasses and gases and the thought and artistry that goes into making a complex neon sign.