Most artifacts are of the Sinagua Culture that occupied the area from about 650 to 1450 CE. There is also an exhibit of Yavapai-Apache Nation artifacts.

The Center's research collection contains nearly 100,000 items from the area.

The Center maintains a docent program, museum tours, monthly lectures and periodic film festivals

The Center has a small research lab, library, classroom, gift shop and exhibit area.

The Archaeology Learning Center is a room available for conference and meeting rental. The room can accommodate up to 40 theater-style, or about 24 classroom-style. The room comes with tables, chairs, a projection screen and free wi-fi. A kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and sink is available for use. Food and drink is permitted in the room but cannot be taken into the museum area. The Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed on Sunday and Monday). Use of the Center at other hours or on Sunday/Monday is permitted but arrangements must be made in advance to pick up the key.

The Center is managed by a 15-member Board of Directors.

Become a member of Verde Valley Archaeology Center to receive a 15% discount on tour fees as well as in the Center gift shop.

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: True

In addition to the museum, the Center is the official nonprofit educational partner of the National Park Service for the Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot national monuments. The Archaeology Field Institute conducts guided hikes to the monuments and to private archaeological preserves.

The Verde Valley Archaeology Center is committed to work with organizations with similar missions:

Verde Valley Archaeology Field Institute (VVAFI) is a program of the official nonprofit National Park Service partner, the Verde Valley Archaeology Center. VVAFI is proud to offer guided hiking tours, lectures and classes exploring a variety of fun and compelling subjects lead by trained guides and field experts.

The Archaeological Conservancy, established in 1980, is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to acquiring and preserving the best of our nation's remaining archaeological sites. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Conservancy also operates regional offices in Mississippi, Maryland, Ohio, and California. The Conservancy currently owns five properties in the Verde Valley. The Verde Valley Archaeology Center is the local agent for the Conservancy. We monitor the sites for vandalism and work with local landowners for additional properties that may be protected. For more information about the Conservancy contact them at (505) 266-1540 or tacsw@nm.net, or contact Ken Zoll, the Center's Executive Director.

We are a member of the Public Lands Alliance which is a unified community dedicated to the preservation, enrichment and enjoyment of America's most treasured public places. It is a national voice for nonprofit public lands partners -- a leader in growing effective and successful partnerships and a vital network for nonprofit leaders and public land managers.

We are a member of the American Association for State and Local History. We support the organization and its programs and participate in the StEPs Program. Meeting standards is important for even the smallest of organizations. The great benefit of StEPs is that it breaks national standards down into Basic, Good, and Better levels so you work incrementally to meet them. Letting your community and stakeholders know your organization is striving to meet national museum standards builds credibility and helps you justify funding requests.

The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association is one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world! NARM has over 700 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more that offer their individual NARM qualified members reciprocal benefits. Center members who are at least at the $100 level receive a gold sticker on their membership cards for access to the participating museums.