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BULLION PLAZA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

AZ · EIN 861028253 · $111K rev · operational · bullionplazamuseum.org
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Cultural center and museum preserving the diverse history of the Globe-Miami region in Arizona. Housed in a historic 1923 school building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it serves as a community hub for education and heritage. The museum features exhibits on Mexican, Native American, Slavic, and mining histories, with plans for future expansion.

activities · 23

what they do

direct service · 23
  • Displaying minerals and fossils
    The 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 Exhibitions
    The 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 Exhibits
    The 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.
  • Hosts 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 Exhibitions
    The 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 Exhibits
    The 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 Exhibits
    The 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 Programs
    The 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 Shops
    The 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 exhibit
    The organization operates a small exhibit dedicated to the musicians who entertained residents in the area surrounding Bullion Plaza School.
  • Maintaining a mining history exhibit
    The 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 Exhibits
    Maintains 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 rentals
    The organization offers rental of its community rooms for events.
  • Operating a Cultural Center and Museum
    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 Gift Shop Onsite and Online Gift Shops
    Operates a gift shop within the museum, selling crafts, jewelry, hats, and books to visitors.
  • Operating a cultural center and museum
    The 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 museum
    The 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 Shops
    The organization operates a gift shop on the second floor of the museum, selling crafts, jewelry, hats, and books.
  • Presenting mining history exhibits
    The 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 Events
    Offers rental of community rooms for various events, providing a space for public use.
  • Showcasing Mexican cultural heritage Permanent Cultural & Historical Exhibits
    The 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 Programs
    The 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 Exhibits
    The 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.
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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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