Free Admission. Open Seven Days A Week.

Enjoy a self-guided tour to learn the rich history of two American icons. Or, schedule a guided tour (see below).

  • HOURS

    • Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Open Christmas eve 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and New Year’s Eve 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Closed: January 1-3, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

  • LOCATION

    Just off the US Route 219 Expressway – look for the LED highway sign! 10 Miles south of Interstate 86 (Former NY-17), Exit 23


    1932 Zippo Drive

    Bradford, Pennsylvania 16701

    *For GPS, use Chestnut Street Extension
    Click Here for Google Map Directions

  • AMENITIES

    • Free admission!
    • Handicap accessible
    • Restroom facilities
    • Free bus parking

  • CONTACT US

    You can reach the Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store at:

    814-368-1932
    museum@zippo.com

Guided Tours

Tour groups of 10 or more – including bus tours – are welcome. Some restrictions apply. Please contact us at 814-368-1932 or email museum@zippo.com to book your tour.

 

Groups who are calling the day of their scheduled guided tour should please call 814-368-1932 with any last-minute changes or cancellations. Scheduled tour groups that arrive more than 30 minutes late may not receive a guided tour on that date, although these groups are still welcome to visit on the date of their scheduled tour for an unaccompanied self-guided tour or call to reschedule a guided tour.

Contact us for more information about our Evening at the Museum offering, a unique after-hours group experience.

Exhibits That Will Spark Your Interest

A museum display featuring a soldier mannequin in a trench with sandbags in the foreground, alongside historical exhibits on blue walls and a glass case containing memorabilia.
An Ally for the Allies, an exploration of Zippo's contributions to the American effort in WWII.
A glance into Zippo's famous Repair Center
"It Works or We Fix It Free," a glance into Zippo's famous Repair Center.
An indoor exhibition display titled "MASTERS OF Metalworking" with multiple posters, small objects, and printed materials arranged on a dark wall and table against a dark background.
Masters of Metalworking, our newest exhibit installed in March 2023, spotlights Zippo and Case design capabilities.
A large ornate Kodiak knife mounted vertically inside a glass display case, shown with framed pictures on the wall.
This giant Case Kodiak knife once adorned the company vehicle used to transport Case employees between work and home.
A circular vintage-style map neon sign glowing with a red-pink light, mounted on a dark wall next to a sepia-toned portrait.
"The Magic Circle" emphasizes the rich history of the cutlery industry in this region.
A close-up of a vintage display wall featuring multiple gray rectangular plaques with engraved text such as 'CASE', 'CASE'S BRADFORD', 'CASE'S STAINLESS', and dates like '1920-40' and '1940-50' on a pale yellow background.
What's in a date? Learn the significance of Case tang stamps and Zippo bottom stamps during your visit.
A decorative metal tin set displayed on a dark reflective surface, with one tin open to show a colorful circular lighter design and printed text, and another tin beside it showing a grayscale illustration and text.
Our annual Zippo Collectible of the Year offers fans and collectors all over the globe an exquisite, limited-edition keepsake. This 2015 Collectible of the Year lighter pays special tribute to the 3rd and 4th generation of this family-owned company.
A folding pocket knife with a curved silver blade and a brown wooden handle, shown partially open against a solid black background with a reflection below.
You'll find some of our rarest and oldest Case knives on display.
A polished silver metal lighter with a miniature sailboat design on the front, displayed in a blue velvet-lined case alongside matching metal tools or accessories.
Ever wonder how iconic Zippo designs were created? Learn more about Zippo art and manufacturing.
A glass display case showcasing a collection of vintage and modern signs, plaques, trophies, and memorabilia against a dark blue background.
The Case Collectors Club celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021. Case Collectors Club members can shop exclusive products in the flagship store.
The Case Jeep is parked outdoors in front of the museum, with a forested hill in the background. The vehicle has off-road tires, a front bull bar, and side text reading 'W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Co.'
In nice weather, you can snap a photo outside with the Zippo Car, Zippo Jeep, and Case Stay Sharp Jeep.
A glowing blue neon sign depicting Windy, mounted on a dark wall with vintage Zippo posters and signs in the background.
Zippo's first major national advertising campaign featured Windy, the first spokesmodel.

Flagship Store

Shop the Zippo/Case Museum Flagship Store – the only place in the world where you can find the complete selection of Zippo and Case products, as well as select Ronson products and Northern Lights Candles! Purchase items from our growing line of outdoor accessories, kitchen cutlery, apparel, eyewear, collectible souvenirs, and museum-exclusives! Add a personal touch to select items with in-store engraving while you wait.

Museum History

The first museum, the Zippo Family Store and Museum, opened in late 1993. Aptly named, as it featured products for sale from the Zippo family of companies at the time: Zippo, W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company and Holgate Toys.

The original museum was quite small and quickly proved inadequate to satisfy the passion of collectors and curiosity of tourists who made the trip to Bradford. In 1995, plans for a brand new and greatly expanded store and museum were initiated. The grand opening of the Zippo/Case Visitors Center took place on July 18, 1997, coinciding with the company’s 65th anniversary celebration. It was the centerpiece of the 1997 Zippo/Case International Swap Meet. More than 8,000 people from around the globe attended the three-day event, inaugurating a flow of international visitors that continues today.

The Zippo/Case Museum now hosts more than 50,000 visitors annually. Collectors and tourists travel from all around the United States and many other countries including Japan, Korea, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, and Brazil to revel in their love of these two iconic American brands.

Grand Opening Commemorative Lighter.