zippo / case museum

During our weekend stay at Glendorn we visited the Zippo/Case museum. A very pleasant surprise! Very well laid out.....full of historical information. Great gift shop items and products for sale.

I have been to the ZAC Museum many times and the staff has always been wonderful! I took my daughter there for the first time this past summer and she loved being able to watch the workers, watching the balls in the ZAC machine, finding pictures with which she was familiar in the AMAZING multi-room display of lighters from all (American) periods of history, statues and stagings, looking at different types/colors of Case knives, seeing the car out front and talking with the friendly staff. Definitely a "must-see" at least once in your lifetime. Don't forget to order a personalized lighter &/or knife! I use them for wedding gifts and people seem to love them!

This facility is really a world-class museum, and don't let the word 'museum' scare you away. It is not a "boring" history lesson. It is a little history, a little fun, and some great products all mixed together. If you are a movie buff, you will love the review of movies that includes a Zippo lighter. If you are Case knife user, you will admire the hand-made touches done to a knife. All kids and adults can watch the 'ball machine' operate for hours. And the store has great products and a few bargains, too. Take the trip and enjoy this place.

The Zippo Case museum is a cool place to check out. I took the kids on a Saturday morning just to take a look around. There were many items on display from an American flag made out of Zippo's to a Zippo that saved a soldiers life. The display of different Case knifes were also very interesting. They even have some type of ball machine that the kids got a kick out of watching for a few minutes. If you are in the area, swing by and check it out. The parking and admission is free. They also have a gift store where you can purchase Zippo and Case items.

The museum is very informative on both the Zippo lighter and the Case knives. There is a major wall that has histories of both Zippo and Case as well as other world and US events such as the first automobile, the invention of the radio, and of course the various wars.There are separate rooms for all stages of development, and has thousands of lighters of old and samples of sports lighters (NFL, NASCAR).We were there on a Saturday so didn't get to see the repair shop in action.This is a definite must-see for anyone.

Living in this area, I have visited this museum many times, especially when we have out of town guests. Recently remodeled - it is now better than ever. There is so much to see while there. Don't miss the intro video which offers good background info on how the Zippo came to be. Also interesting is all the history on WWII and Zippo. Kids love ZAC - sort of a marble "ball drop" exhibit. There are many interactive displays to touch too. Very interesting to me is Zippo's connections with pop culture. You'll see how many different films Zippo has "starred" in as well as a variety of lighters featuring rock music. You can even see lighters being repaired in "real time" along with a fascinating display of Zippos that have been damaged in creative ways. ( If Zippo can't fix them - they are replaced!) Along with the museum, there is a great well stocked gift shop where you are sure to find just the right present for many on your list. Adults and kids alike will enjoy a visit here.Stop by soon!

We always stop at the Zippo/Case Museum anytime we are going thru Bradford. During the week, you can watch the technicians work in the repair shop. Extensive collection of Case knives, many of which you can purchase. Great gift shop. The kids will enjoy the "ball drop" exhibit.

Located at 1932 Zippo Drive in Bradford, PA, this museum has thousands of examples of Zippo lighters. There is a short film you can watch at the beginning and then you walk around and learn their history. I didn't know they were used widely by the military. They have a display of an American flag that is made up of red, white and blue Zippos. There are examples of lighters with pictures of just about anything you can think of. In the back you can see the workroom where employees repair the lighters that have a lifetime warranty. They also displayed lighters that couldn't be repaired like the one that went through a garbage disposal or the one that was run over by a train. The rest of the museum showcases Case Knives and their history. There is a large gift shop in the front and computers available for getting information on ordering personalized lighters. My friend's daughter is getting married and she found a good usher's gift. It can be ordered in your color theme, has a saying "Thank you for taking part of our special day", the usher's name, the newlywed's names, and the wedding date. It was not that expensive either. If you're in the area, I recommend visiting this place.

We were wandering the backroads of PA and got to Bradford about time to look for a motel. We found that Zippo lighters were made there and sought out the museum.We don't smoke. But Zippo like the Coke bottle or Airstream trailers is such an American icon. Quality and American. You have to love it and honor that history and this museum did it.Well worth it.

Quite a nice museum and shop. Zippo repair center is in the same building so bring your broken lighter with you. Extensive Case knife collection. Two great American products!

This was my first visit to the Zippo Museum. I love a good American business success story, and the museum did not disappoint in that aspect. It is a vibrant, interesting museum that makes one proud to be an American. It was also neat to see the repair clinic in full swing. After a pleasant visit, I was excited to pick out my first Zippo and continue to support American jobs. The prices seemed high, but I figured that Zippo's retail pricing would be fairly standard across other retailers. I selected a lighter that I would be happy to carry for the rest of my life. My husband didn't have any luck as the BLU2 lighters he was interested in were out of stock. My disappointment was not apparent until two days later, when I was shopping for a Zippo Blu2 lighter for my husband online. My heart sank when I saw that the lighter I had purchased was almost half the cost at a major online retailer! Caveat Emptor!!!

The history of the Zippo lighter is very interesting and pretty cool too. The way it was made and is still today with quality in the USA what more could you ask for.

The museum/gift shop was quite lovely and a pleasure to browse in. Staff very friendly. There are signs directing tourists on how to get there but more are needed. I had to stop and ask someone along the way.

Since my husband collects Zippo lighters and case knives, we took the trip to the museum. The way the history was displayed was very easy to follow and interesting. He had taken one of his Zippo lighters that was not working and they fixed it right there free of charge. He also bought 2 more lighters and 2 Case 125th Anniversary knives that are beautiful. The staff were extra helpful. Glad we got to see it!

We went to the Zippo lighter museum as a lark!! We certainly enjoyed learning about the lighter and the legacy..WWII soldiers still talk about getting a lighter in their ration boxes. My uncle told a story when we got home about how a buddy used the light as a beacon.....the attendant was very knowledgeable about the history and gave me a souvenir---a penny that had not been spent on the repair of a Zippo...they are guaranteed for life!! We also recognized most of the movies showing the Zippo