Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry
Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry
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6:45 AM - 4:00 PM
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6:45 AM - 4:00 PM
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6:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
6:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
6:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
6:45 AM - 12:00 PM
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LaurieB980
Portland, OR656 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
They offered an amazing tour of the foundry, and later told us that of all the many tours they have done over the past 20 years or so, we were one of a very few groups to actually experience the pouring of the molten bronze into the molds! It was an extremely hot area where this was done, and the three men working with the molten bronze were all wearing very heavy gloves and full body protection as well as face and eye protection. They said the bronze is heated to 2000 degrees! Our tour guide clearly explained the process from start to finish, and everyone on the tour was fascinated by what he showed us. Our tour included young boys, twins, who were celebrating their 6th birthday that day, so it's a tour for young and old alike!!
Written 26 August 2023
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Marie S
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Jun 2023 • Couples
Great tour! Well worth your time and money!
WILL NEVER LOOK A BRONZE STATUES THE SAME. For a small town its amazing where they have pieces they have made!
WILL NEVER LOOK A BRONZE STATUES THE SAME. For a small town its amazing where they have pieces they have made!
Written 7 June 2023
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Spingirl
Seattle, WA1 contribution
May 2023
This was an excellent and informative tour of a fine art foundry that produces beautiful bronze sculptures. You get to see each step of the process and the friendly, knowledgeable guide is very good at explaining the process. You’re encouraged to ask lots of questions about the process and you get to watch various artisans working on the different steps. The tour lasts about an hour. Highly recommended!
Written 3 May 2023
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Nelson B
Bountiful, UT14 contributions
Sept 2022
I had no idea how interesting this tour would be. The lost wax process is quite in depth and seeing the artisans at work was fun. Seeing all of the sculptures in the different stages of work really helped me understand how much goes into each piece.
Written 4 October 2022
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Antonio Tomasado
2 contributions
Aug 2022
A complete tour and very educational. Excellent tour guide and questions were thoroughly answered. Don't miss this tour if visiting Joseph.
Written 3 September 2022
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Jo
Vacaville, CA3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Seeing the many steps to get a finished bronze work of art. The employees are artists themselves. Our tour guide was so informative and excited to talk about their craft
Written 13 August 2022
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OregonMomoffive
Salem, OR80 contributions
Jul 2021
The tour of the foundry was fascinating. I had no idea what all went into creating bronze sculptures! I would recommend t taking the tour first and then walk the main street of Joseph to see all the bronze statues. It makes you appreciate them even more.
Written 26 July 2021
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Helene M
19 contributions
Jul 2021
The foundry tour was very interesting and we left with an appreciation of the time and effort that goes into a bronze sculpture.
Written 4 July 2021
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Jim B
Grapeview, WA1,377 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We have always admired bronze sculptures but had no idea of how much work went into them. After going on this tour we came away with a new appreciation of the effort that goes into each creation.
The tour takes you through each step of the process and our guide was great about answering our many questions. If you are in Joseph, this is well worth your time!
The tour takes you through each step of the process and our guide was great about answering our many questions. If you are in Joseph, this is well worth your time!
Written 29 June 2021
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JoDee Z
Vancouver, WA11 contributions
Dec 2019
At the urging of family members, we made sure we visited the foundry on a recent trip to Joseph. What a great tour we had! Our guide took her time with us, and was knowledable and fun. She had worked in field for 30+ years, so we were in good hands. We spent nearly an hour, and the time flew by! Definitely put this stop on your list of places to visit when you're in the area. You won't be sorry.
Written 7 January 2020
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Estar H
Spokane, Washington, United States35 contributions
Are tours available in February?
Jim&Jane
Sisters, Oregon114 contributions
My understanding is tours are available any days they are open. The tours are at 11 am. When we went there are just the two of us. The tour was $15 each and well worth it. You might want to call first to verify this. (541) 432-7551
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry
- Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry is open:
- Mon - Thu 6:45 AM - 4:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 6:45 AM - 12:00 PM
- Hotels near Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry:
- (0.18 km) Mt. Joseph Lodge in Downtown Joseph: Unit #7
- (0.23 km) Mt Joseph Lodge
- (0.25 km) Mt. Joseph Lodge in Downtown Joseph: Unit #4
- (0.27 km) Mt. Joseph Lodge in Downtown Joseph: Unit #6
- (0.27 km) Mt. Joseph Lodge in Downtown Joseph: Unit #1
- Restaurants near Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry:
- (0.38 km) Embers Restaurant
- (0.32 km) Cheyenne Cafe
- (0.32 km) Blythe Cricket
- (0.48 km) Arrowhead Chocolates
- (0.38 km) R & R Drive In