activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 23
- Displaying minerals and fossilsThe organization displays minerals and fossils from the Globe-Miami area, Gila County, North America, and other parts of the world.
- Exhibiting McKusick Tile Works Artisan Craft Sales and ExhibitionsThe organization offers an exhibit providing insight into the ceramic development and creation of the McKusick Family, featuring specialized ceramic tiles, other ceramic creations, equipment, photographs, articles, and a video. They have also restored and renovated the McKusick Tile Works Exhibit Room.
- Exhibiting Native American cultures Permanent Cultural & Historical ExhibitsThe organization operates a permanent exhibit featuring artifacts, photographs, and a video about the Ho Ho Kam, Salado, and Apache cultures, with improvements made to the exhibit room through donations and grants.
- Hosting Cultural Events Cultural Exhibits and Public History ProgramsHosts an annual Slavic dinner and reception featuring traditional music, dance, and food in the exhibit room to celebrate Slavic culture.
- Maintaining a McKusick Tile Works exhibit Artisan Craft Sales and ExhibitionsThe organization offers an exhibit providing insight into the ceramic development and creation of the McKusick Family, featuring specialized ceramic tiles, other ceramic creations, equipment, photographs, articles, and a video. The exhibit room has been restored and renovated.
- Maintaining a Miami Fire Department exhibit Permanent Cultural & Historical ExhibitsThe organization operates a small exhibit dedicated to the Miami Fire Department, showcasing equipment, photographs, and artifacts.
- Maintaining a Native American cultural exhibit Permanent Cultural & Historical ExhibitsThe organization operates a permanent exhibit featuring artifacts, photographs, and a video about the Ho Ho Kam, Salado, and Apache cultures. Improvements have been made to this exhibit room through donations and grants.
- Maintaining a Slavic cultural exhibit Cultural Exhibits and Public History ProgramsThe organization maintains a permanent exhibit showcasing the contributions of families of Slavic descent to the Globe-Miami area and Arizona, utilizing photographs, interpretive texts, clothing, and Family Boards. They also host an annual Slavic dinner and reception with traditional music, dance, and food.
- Maintaining a gift shop Onsite and Online Gift ShopsThe organization operates a gift shop on the second floor of the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, selling crafts, jewelry, hats, and books.
- Maintaining a local musicians exhibitThe organization operates a small exhibit dedicated to the musicians who entertained residents in the area surrounding Bullion Plaza School.
- Maintaining a mining history exhibitThe organization displays minerals and fossils from the Globe-Miami area and beyond, offers changing videos on mining and metals, and portrays mining of the past century through artifacts, historical portrayals, full-size photo enlargements, and a mine-like hallway environment.
- Maintaining and Developing Cultural Exhibits Permanent Cultural & Historical ExhibitsMaintains and develops various permanent and changing exhibits, including those highlighting Slavic, Native American (Ho Ho Kam, Salado, Apache), and Mexican cultures, as well as mining history, local musicians, and the Miami Fire Department. This includes restoration and renovation of exhibit rooms and murals.
- Offering community room rentalsThe organization offers rental of its community rooms for events.
- Operating a Cultural Center and MuseumOperates a cultural center and museum in a historic building in Miami, AZ, offering exhibits, education programs, collections, publications, and outreach programs to engage the community. The museum is open to the public on specific days and by appointment.
- Operating a Gift Shop Onsite and Online Gift ShopsOperates a gift shop within the museum, selling crafts, jewelry, hats, and books to visitors.
- Operating a cultural center and museumThe organization operates a cultural center and museum in a historic building in Miami, AZ, open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm, and by appointment. It features various exhibits, educational programs, and outreach activities to engage the community.
- Operating a cultural center and museumThe organization operates a cultural center and museum in a historic building in Miami, AZ, offering exhibits, education programs, collections, publications, and outreach programs to engage the community. The museum is open to the public on specific days and by appointment.
- Operating a museum gift shop Onsite and Online Gift ShopsThe organization operates a gift shop on the second floor of the museum, selling crafts, jewelry, hats, and books.
- Presenting mining history exhibitsThe organization conveys a sense of underground mine operations through artifacts and historical portrayals in the Globe/Miami area and Superior, Pinal County, Arizona, using full-size photo enlargements and low light illumination to create a three-dimensional exhibit. They also offer changing videos on mining, metals, and their uses, and showcase a Mine Hallway with vintage objects, photographs, and paintings.
- Providing Community Room Rentals Facility Rental for Community & Arts EventsOffers rental of community rooms for various events, providing a space for public use.
- Showcasing Mexican cultural heritage Permanent Cultural & Historical ExhibitsThe organization operates a Mexican Cultural Exhibit that conveys the history and contributions of the Mexican population in the Miami area through photographs, text, color, and artifacts. They are also restoring original murals from the 1930s located within this exhibit.
- Showcasing Slavic cultural heritage Cultural Exhibits and Public History ProgramsThe organization operates a permanent exhibit highlighting families of Slavic descent who contributed to the Globe-Miami area and Arizona, using photographs, interpretive texts, clothing, and Family Boards. They also host an annual Slavic dinner and reception with traditional music, dance, and food.
- Showcasing historical equipment and local history Permanent Cultural & Historical ExhibitsThe organization features a hoist room with a full-size 1882 steam hoist, operates a small exhibit dedicated to musicians who entertained residents in the area, and an exhibit dedicated to the Miami Fire Department featuring equipment, photographs, and artifacts.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Community engagement through collaborative programs and outreach multimodal_community_engagementBullion Plaza enriches the community by integrating education programs, public events, historic preservation, and outreach initiatives, working in partnership with Gila County residents, while utilizing digital platforms and physical space rentals to broaden access and sustain operations.
- Cultural preservation through multimodal exhibits and education cultural_preservation_and_environmental_explorationPreserves and presents the culturally diverse history, human experience, and natural environment of the Globe-Miami region using integrated methods such as permanent exhibits, multimedia timelines, artifacts, interpretive texts, and educational programming to engage the community and convey regional heritage.
- Cultural preservation through multimodal exhibits and education cultural_preservation_and_environmental_explorationThe organization preserves and presents the culturally diverse history, human experience, and natural environment of the Globe-Miami region using integrated methods such as permanent exhibits, multimedia timelines, artifacts, photographs, interpretive texts, and educational programming to engage the community and convey regional heritage.
- Exhibition of Cultural Heritage through Diverse Media cultural_heritage_exhibitionThe organization uses various exhibition techniques, including permanent cultural exhibits with photographs, interpretive texts, traditional clothing, family-specific displays, artifacts, and historical portrayals, to document and present community history and convey specific cultural contributions, such as those of the Mexican population in the Miami area, and the experience of underground mine operations.
- Founder-led organizational leadership founder-led leadershipThe organization is established and managed through a leadership model centered on founding members and executive direction by key individuals, ensuring continuity and vision alignment in its operations and development.
- Hands-on historical and cultural educationThe museum employs experiential learning through physical reconstructions like underground mine simulations, artifact collections, and interactive exhibits—including planned galleries and workshops—to provide immersive, educational experiences that reflect the region’s mining, ranching, and ethnic heritage.
- Multimodal Community Engagement and Enrichment multimodal_community_engagementThe organization engages and enriches the community through a variety of integrated methods, including exhibits, education programs, collections, publications, outreach, events, and activities. This approach aims to work in concert with local people to foster community involvement and historic preservation.
- Preserving and Presenting Culturally Diverse Regional History and Environment cultural_preservation_and_environmental_explorationThe organization is dedicated to preserving and presenting the culturally diverse history, human experience, and natural environment specific to the Globe-Miami region of Arizona. This involves documenting and showcasing the unique heritage of the area's various communities.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Community Rooms Rental
Offers rental of Inspiration Room and Copper Room for community events and gatherings
McKusick Tile Works Exhibit
Exhibit displaying ceramic tiles and art created by the McKusick family, including flora and fauna of the Southwest
Mexican Cultural Exhibit
Exhibit showcasing the history and contributions of the Mexican population in the Miami area through photographs, artifacts, and restored 1930s murals
Minerals & Geology Exhibit
Mineral hallway displaying local and global specimens with educational videos on mining and geology
Mining Heritage Collection
Exhibit hallway simulating underground mine operations with artifacts, historic photos, and a full-size 1882 steam hoist
Native American Cultural Exhibit
Exhibit featuring artifacts and timelines from Ho Ho Kam, Salado, and Apache cultures, including baskets, tools, and historical videos
Slavic Cultural Exhibit
Exhibit highlighting Slavic families' contributions to the region with traditional clothing, family boards, and annual cultural dinner event
relationships · 37
who they work with
- American Slavic Assn. Funder — Received a generous grant from American Slavic Assn.
- BHP – Miami Unit Funder — Provided awards and donations for the renovation and development of the exhibit hallway.
- BHP – Miami Unit Partner — Partners with the museum for additions to the Mining Heritage Collection exhibit, including artifacts from the #5 Hoist house and surrounding mine property.
- Capstone Funder — Received a generous grant from Capstone.
- Carlotta (KGHM) Funder — Provided awards and donations for the renovation and development of the exhibit hallway.
- Chamber of Commerce Funder — Provides generous grants to support the museum's operations.
- Chamber of Commerce Globe/Miami Funder — Received a generous grant from Chamber of Commerce Globe/Miami.
- Dindinger Family Partner — Provided donations and grants to support improvements to the Native American Cultural Exhibit room.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for public messaging and engagement.
- Freeport Foundation Funder — Provides generous grants to support the museum's operations.
- Freeport Foundation Funder — Received a generous grant from Freeport Foundation.
- Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Funder — Provides generous grants to support the museum's operations.
- Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Funder — Received a generous grant from Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold.
- Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold – Miami Unit Partner — Assisted in the restoration and renovation of the McKusick Tile Works Exhibit Room.
- FreeportMcMoRan Copper and Gold – Miami Operations Funder — Provided awards and donations for the renovation and development of the exhibit hallway.
- Gila County Board of Supervisors Funder — Provided a grant for the renovation and restoration of the Mexican Exhibit Room.
- Gila County Board of Supervisors Funder — Provides generous grants to support the museum's operations.
- Gila County Board of Supervisors Funder — Received a generous grant from Gila County Board of Supervisors.
- Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce Network — Member of the Chamber of Commerce
- Globe/Miami United Fund Funder — Provided a grant for the McKusick Tile Works Exhibit Room restoration.
- Globe/Miami United Fund Funder — Provided a grant for the renovation and restoration of the Mexican Exhibit Room.
- Industrial Development Authority Funder — Received a generous grant from Industrial Development Authority.
- Kino Floors Funder — Received a generous grant from Kino Floors.
- Kino Floors Partner — Assisted in the restoration and renovation of the McKusick Tile Works Exhibit Room.
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn for professional outreach and public communication.
- RAM Specialists Partner — Assisted in the restoration and renovation of the McKusick Tile Works Exhibit Room.
- Ram Specialists Funder — Received a generous grant from Ram Specialists.
- Resolution Copper Funder — Received a generous grant from Resolution Copper.
- Resolution Copper Mining Funder — Provided awards and donations for the renovation and development of the exhibit hallway.
- Robert and Charm McKusick Funder — Contributed to the renovation and restoration of the Mexican Exhibit Room.
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