Ignite Sign Art Museum, Pima County Travel Guide
Experience a vibrant collection of vintage neon signs at Tucson's Ignite Sign Art Museum, preserving Arizona's history, one sign at a time.
The Ignite Sign Art Museum in Tucson, Arizona, is a vibrant celebration of vintage signage. Founded by Jude Cook, a passionate sign maker and collector, the museum showcases a dazzling array of restored neon, electric, and hand-painted signs, preserving the cultural and commercial history of Tucson and the surrounding region.
A brief summary to Ignite Sign Art Museum
- 331 S Olsen Ave, Tucson, Arroyo Chico, Arizona, 85719, US
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- Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
- Thursday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Ignite Sign Art Museum.
- Visit on a Saturday to watch the neon restoration team at work and see how these iconic signs are brought back to life.
- Check out Argon Alley, a recreated streetscape featuring vintage storefronts and neon signs from Tucson's past.
- If you're sensitive to flashing lights, be aware that some displays have them.
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Getting There
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Walking
If you are staying nearby, head south toward E 29th Street. Turn left onto E 29th Street, then turn right onto S Olsen Avenue. The Ignite Sign Art Museum will be on your right at 331 S Olsen Ave. This walk is approximately 1 mile and should take about 20-25 minutes.
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Public Transport
Take the Sun Tran bus route #6 to the 'Alvernon & 22nd Street' stop. Transfer to bus route #5 towards '1st Avenue & 22nd Street'. Get off at the '1st Ave & 22nd St' stop. Walk south on 1st Avenue for about 0.5 miles. Turn left onto E 29th Street, then immediately turn right onto S Olsen Avenue. The Ignite Sign Art Museum will be on your right at 331 S Olsen Ave. A single bus fare is $1.75.
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Ride-Sharing
Use a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Input 'Ignite Sign Art Museum' or the address '331 S Olsen Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719' as your destination. Depending on traffic, your ride should take about 10-15 minutes from most locations in Tucson. Expect to pay around $10-$15 for a short trip.
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Car
If driving, use a GPS or map application with the address 331 S Olsen Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719. Ignite Sign Art Museum has parking along the south side of the building, and there's also street parking. Parking is free. There are also handicap parking spaces on the south side of the building.
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