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It All Started When . . .
Jude Cook spent his career in the design and sign industry. He began his own sign business over 40 years ago, first in Iowa and then moved Cook & Company Signmakers to Tucson. Approximately nine years ago he started restoring historic neon signs in Tucson, which now totals twenty-three in the Tucson area, several in Casa Grande and one in Silver City, New Mexico.
Not only has Jude created and restored signs, he collected them too, both large and small. His collection reached critical mass. It filled the walls and the backyard of his sign business and took over parts of his home, so it was time to do something with all those signs, so he decided to share his collection with other sign lovers. |
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Our Mission
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Ignite Museum Gives Back
to the Tucson Community 
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Ignite Museum along with it's sister company, Cook & Company Signmakers, maintains Tucson's Gateway Cactus on Oracle Road north of Drachman Street. Once a year we change out all the light bulbs and continue to keep the Gateway Cactus lighting brightly for the Tucson community. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the accessibility accommodations at Ignite Museum?
We have several handicap parking spaces on the south side of the building. There is easy access to the building from the south parking lot. The museum space is on one floor and is accessible to those with limited mobility. The museum does not have wheelchairs or motorized carts, however, guests are encouraged to bring their own. Chairs are available throughout the museum to allow visitors to relax and enjoy the exhibits.
Are children welcome at Ignite Museum?
Children are welcome at Ignite Museum. We have several displays designed for children to explore. Keep in mind that neon is glass and young children need to be monitored by an adult.
With so many lighted signs, how big is your electric bill?
You don't want to know. Wanna trade?
Are you open on major holidays?
We are open some major holidays. Check our calendar on the Visit page for Ignite Museum dates and times.
Can we take pictures?
We encourage visitors to capture and share photography for personal, noncommercial use. Only handheld cameras with attached standard flash equipment are allowed. No auxiliary flash, lighting equipment, tripods, or selfie sticks are permitted. Please be respectful of other visitors while taking photographs. However, external equipment, such as external flashes, tripods, or other non-handheld items, require prior permission. For more information or to schedule a photo shoot please contact the museum at 520-319-0888.
We have several handicap parking spaces on the south side of the building. There is easy access to the building from the south parking lot. The museum space is on one floor and is accessible to those with limited mobility. The museum does not have wheelchairs or motorized carts, however, guests are encouraged to bring their own. Chairs are available throughout the museum to allow visitors to relax and enjoy the exhibits.
Are children welcome at Ignite Museum?
Children are welcome at Ignite Museum. We have several displays designed for children to explore. Keep in mind that neon is glass and young children need to be monitored by an adult.
With so many lighted signs, how big is your electric bill?
You don't want to know. Wanna trade?
Are you open on major holidays?
We are open some major holidays. Check our calendar on the Visit page for Ignite Museum dates and times.
Can we take pictures?
We encourage visitors to capture and share photography for personal, noncommercial use. Only handheld cameras with attached standard flash equipment are allowed. No auxiliary flash, lighting equipment, tripods, or selfie sticks are permitted. Please be respectful of other visitors while taking photographs. However, external equipment, such as external flashes, tripods, or other non-handheld items, require prior permission. For more information or to schedule a photo shoot please contact the museum at 520-319-0888.