General Admission To Verde Valley Archaeology Center

nice place to visit and documents the local artist. docents act like used car salesmen on commission and wont let you wander the space in quiet contemplation

This small, non-profit museum located in a non-descript shopping center is well-worth the visit. Interesting displays and videos. The volunteer guides are very knowledgeable. Come with questions and leave with a greater understanding of the history of the indigenous peoples of the area.

Extremely interesting.. The artifacts, exhibits, videos, art and docents gave us a glimpse into the lives and stories of these ancient civilizations. Very well done.

We went to a small museum that was incredible for Native American artifacts. And the area was owned by an artist who had respect for all the artifacts that were discovered (hidden and covered) in a cave. Richard, the museum guide, was a plethora of knowledge. He had worked on bigger sites or museums that were Native American centric. He was a fountain of knowledge. I think it would do you well to go visit this place.

Enjoyed my time here with my boyfriend. The staff was incredibly welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. Even topics we didn’t necessarily have specific questions about they were able to give us detailed background and new knowledge. It was fantastic!

Richard was an amazing guide and Docent. Claudia in the gift shop was great. Amazing displays. Worth to visit. The Hopi mural and video is worth a watch.

A surprising find! Very interesting center, made even better by the docent that gave us a private tour! If you have any interest in the culture of the area you have to visit!

Bucket List for anyone interested in any Southwest Archaeology! The cultural complexity these artifacts reveal is amazing. This unassuming little museum houses a stunning collection of artifacts that were protected from the elements and from looters for 700+ years! Stunning bits of textiles! Intact arrows with visible painted markings and the fletch feathers still intact! Actual bows! Tens of thousands of seeds, corn cobs that look like modern Indian corn. People from the Smithsonian should come here to see this little museum. Do a YouTube search for Dr. Todd Bostwick New Discoveries Cliff Dwellings prior to going so you can really appreciate what you see.

Fantastic museum on native american history!!! Very informative, not to mention our docent was very knowledgeable and loves to survey archeogical sites himself This place is a must visit in the verde Valley and sedona area, a real hidden gem!!

Excellent exhibit, knowledgeable staff. Lots of items from a private collection, well organized and informative. Close to other local attractions.

We were lucky enough to have a docent on the tour of this museum. Although it's not big, it's full of valuable information. A couple of recorded videos provide alot of good information. Very nice venue, worth a stop

The staff were very knowledgeable, and we were able to get a guided tour of the collection. The extent of the collection on display is modest, but the quality of artifacts and presentation is excellent. We also enjoyed the pre-recorded video by a member of the Hopi Nation. It covered some of their origin story, and the multiple worlds they believe humans have moved through.

This museum is worth seeing. A docent takes you around to each exhibit and she was very knowledgeable. It's mostly about the Hopi culture, and helps you to understand their history. The main reason I went was to see the meteor room where there are pieces from the meteor that created Meteor Crater, but was pleasantly surprised to find how much information there was all over the museum. We spent about an hour there. There are also Native American gardens that you can walk and learn about a pit site (where people lived underground). The trail starts at a parking lot and heads into some heavy foliage. It was starting to rain so we didn't walk it. When you ask who was with me, it was "family" but not teens. My 39 year old son came with and enjoyed the museum also.

Wonderful small museum with helpful staff that walked us through the exhibits. Beautifully Native American artifacts that are well displayed.

VVAC and Museum, now in a modern, wonderful new home, is exquisite. This small museum in a small town holds big, beautifully-displayed collections. That alone would be worth the modest price of admission, but there's more ... visitors are allowed to stroll into research laboratories, watch preservationists at work, and confer with curators. Outstanding!

Very Interesting, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting, so many artifacts showing culture plus a section regarding the Meteor Crater.

Great little center. Strange location in a strip mall. Very interesting pieces and history. Very welcoming staff and very knowledgeable. We never felt rush and questions were welcomed. Nice tiny gift shop. They are expanding and have much more pieces to set up for presentation. Research is done right at the center. Very nicely displayed with detailed information on each piece.

This is a small museum with an interesting collection of local artifacts. We were fortunate to have Ed, a volunteer guide, who knows the collection very well, and who also knows the history of the various tribes and peoples who inhabited the area. We learned a lot.