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Bradford, Pennsylvania is home not just to Zippo lighters and Case knives but also to a commitment to the craft and quality synonymous with “Made in America.” We invite you to visit the Zippo/Case Museum, where fans and collectors from across the globe gather to experience the rich history of these two American icons.

Come explore the 15,000 square foot attraction that includes the world famous Zippo Repair Clinic and Zippo/Case Store. Fourteen custom-made Zippo street lighters line the drive leading up to the building. Over the entrance towers a 40-foot Zippo lighter with pulsating neon flame, and an enormous Case Canoe three bladed pocketknife. Enjoy a self-guided tour to learn the rich history of two American icons.

FREE ADMISSION  

Open Everyday

Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Closed New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas



 

Handicap Accessible
Restroom Facilities
Free Bus Parking
Location and Directions:


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1932 Zippo Drive
Bradford, PA 16701
814-368-1932
For GPS use Chestnut St. Extension

Just off the US Route 219 Expressway
10 miles south of interstate 86
(Former NY-17), exit 23
 
 
 
 

Museum Exhibits That Will Spark Your Interest

Everyone remembers their first Zippo lighter, their first Case knife, and their first visit to the Zippo/Case Museum. Make the museum your holiday destination where you can view rare production models including the very first Zippo lighter. Learn how the world’s finest knives are made as you trace the history of W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company. Be sure to stop and see ZAC (Zippo and Case) an audio/kinetic ball machine full of sounds and motion sure to mesmerize children and adults alike.

Zippo and Case Two American Icons

Bradford, Pennsylvania, is home not just to Zippo lighters and Case knives but to a commitment to the craft and quality synonymous with “Made in America.” We invite you to visit the Zippo/Case Museum, where fans and collectors from across the globe gather to experience the rich history of these to American icons.

An ally for the Allies

Learn how WWII played the most important role in making Zippo lighters and Case knives known around the world. From 1943 until the end of the war, Zippo Manufacturing Company’s entire production was sent to our troops, and Case’s original V-42 Stiletto, used by the First Special Service Force (also known as “the Devil’s Brigade”), remains one of the most sought-after collectibles of WWII.

The Greatest Supporting Actor of all Times

Zippo lighters have a resume that any actor would envy. Visit the Zippo/Case Museum for a showcase of the many movies that have made Zippo an international superstar.

It Works, or we Fix it Free

Case knives and Zippo lighters stand behind their products 100%. Never has a single cent been spent by our customers on a Zippo lighter repair thanks to the world-famous Zippo Guarantee. Visit the museum to look on as Zippo lighter repair technicians restore these prized possessions, by hand, one Zippo lighter at a time. Case warrants every case knife to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the life of the owner.

Zippo Rocks!

The Zippo windproof lighter is the ultimate accessory for making a bold statement in music. See the salute to Zippo’s tie with rock music throughout the years. Tune in to ZippoEncore.com for free music downloads and exclusive content from the hottest new rock bands on the planet.

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