It All Started When . . .
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Jude Cook's career is all about signs and designs and saving signs. He began his own sign business over 40 years ago, first in Iowa and then moved Cook & Company Signmakers to Tucson. About nine years ago he began restoring Tucson's iconic neon signs and has restored 24 neon signs in Tucson, restored many of the signs in the Casa Grande Neon Park. Currently, he's working with another sign company on restoring the historic Tucson Inn neon sign.
Not only has Jude created and restored signs, he collected them, too. His collection reached critical mass, filling the walls and the backyard of his sign business and took over the home front, too. It was time to share his collection with other sign lovers, so started Ignite Sign Art Museum in the fall of 2018. |
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Our Mission
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Ignite Museum Gives Back
to the Tucson Community 
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Ignite Sign Art 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 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 interactive displays designed for children (and adults) 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 interactive displays designed for children (and adults) 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.