Beaver is the birthplace of two very famous individuals of the past, Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of television and Butch Cassidy, the notorious western outlaw.
The Family History Library is a genealogical research facility in downtown Salt Lake City. The library is open to the public free of charge and is operated by FamilySearch, the genealogical arm of the...
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Want to drive to some best places to see dinosaur bones and learn about them? The Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway is just the drive for you. Encompassing parts of eastern Utah and part of Colorado, th...
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There is an abandoned homestead just off US-89, 5 miles south of Hatch. There is a fairly intact cabin and several farm out-buildings. The whole site is very overgrown. Watch out for an open, uncovere...
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Park City Ghost Tours reflects years of research into the colorful past of Park City. Originally a mining outpost, most people in Utah considered Park City "Sin City".
With mining came hard driki...
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Led by Brigham Young, roughly 70,000 Mormons traveled along the Mormon Trail from 1846 to 1869 in order to escape religious persecution. The Pioneer Company of 1846-1847 established a route from Nauvo...
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Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers perched on c...
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The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park...
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Experience the daily life of 19th Century pioneers in the Intermountain West. Costumed docents and historical interpreters staff more than 40 pioneer-era homes and shops in Heritage Village, where you...
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As of Fall 2009, Iron Mission State Park Museum has officially adopted a new name ... Frontier Homestead State Park Museum.
Frontier Homestead State Park Museum tells the story of development in Iron...
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Stroll along the Rim Walk, towering 2,000 feet directly above the Colorado River. The mesa that is Dead Horse Point provides breathtaking views of the canyon country of southeastern Utah and the pinna...
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1917 railroad caboose, artifacts and pictures of early mining, railroad equipment, WPA paintings, a mining company store & railroad office, schoolroom, beauty shop, blacksmith shop, doctor & dentist o...
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Western and Indian artifacts; turn-of-the century displays, including blacksmith shop, drug store, barber shop, country store, machinery shop, etc.; art exhibits, school programs and tours. Outdoor ex...
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So much time is revealed here, even more geologic time than in the Grand Canyon. Within an 80-mile radius of Vernal, evidence of the entire Earth's history is visible. At its center is the Utah Field ...
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Features home sites typical of the area's historic cultures: a Navajo hogan (ho'gone), Ute tepee, small Hispanic hacienda, and pioneer log cabin.
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Features a "Paleontology Room" with life-size dinosaurs from Emery County which rotate on a central platform; exhibits also include Indian culture of the San Rafael; featured are the famous "Sitterud ...
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River Runner's Hall of Fame commemorating men and women who have matched their wits against the rivers; includes replicas of boats used to explore the west's waterways
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A fully stocked mercantile, a lawyer's office, schoolroom, and typical pioneer home are authentically recreated. Includes tools of farmers, ranchers, and coal miners who helped settle Castle County an...
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Exhibits of archaeology, geology, and local history including history of uranium mining in southern Utah. Main activity are visitors from school children and tourists.
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Original and replica buildings of the first settlement at Bluff; covered wagons and a monument honoring the Hole-in-the-Rock pioneers
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Wildlife museum with a mile of pathway through a mountainous diorama viewing over 200 species of wildlife from around the world depicted in their natyural habitat. An interactive childrens room, inse...
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Animals, Indian artifacts and desert habitat of the West. Exhibits more than 400 animals from North America in their natural habitat; displays exotic game from Africa, India and Europe. rare birds of ...
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Visit the home of Jacob Hamblin, the man who was called "Friend of the Indians." See what life was like for Jacob and his large family in a frontier town. Walk among the fruit trees in the nearby orch...
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Tells the story of development in Iron County. A diorama, based on descriptions of the original iron foundry, is on display. Displays also include a collection of horse-drawn vehicles used from 1870 t...
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Over 8,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated at a camp known as Topaz near Delta. Displays of photographs, artifacts and interpretive text are used to detail the hardships and trials of the interne...
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In the heart of the community of Santaquin, an old schoolhouse built in 1903 has been converted into a museum. The exhibits depict the early pioneer settling of Santaquin, continuing on to the present...
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Victorian room with furnishings; City room with school, blacksmith shop, store and old tabernacle relics; tours for children and adults; exhibits change every month in the Historical and Art Rooms.
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Provides free tours and video of the establishment of Orem, including farming, settlement of schools and churches, a village blacksmith shop, pioneer and Indian artifacts. City government and U.S. Ste...
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Log cabin and relic home. The log cabin was the home of Emma Somerville McConkie and her four children, Oscar, George, William and Emma.
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Systematic research collections in all areas of life science; educational exhibits depicting various habitats, biomes and specific animal groups. Annual, biannual and periodic changes in the exhibits ...
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The Roswell D. Bird pioneer home was built around 1895 and contains historical photographs, artifacts and a library of histories and journals.
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Collection of pioneer artifacts displayed on three floors of beautifully restored Juab County Courthouse. Emphasis on local and County artifacts.
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Pioneer exhibits, undersea life from Puerto Rico & Pacific; Indian artifacts; minerals; birds and eggs; fossils; Vietnam and South Sea Islands material.
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Exhibits include: restored old school, Victorian home, history of writing, World War memorabilia, blacksmith shop, historical and art displays.
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Local and regional history programs 4-6 times a year; open-house and special exhibits Memorial Day and Christmas holiday season; special exhibits; museum also includes Topaz Internment Building.
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Historic, domestic and agricultural artifacts, art (sculpture and painting), extensive Avard Fairbank sculpture collection, Theodore Milton Wassmer Collection, Kid's Gallery, National Shrine to Love a...
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Features replicas of famous historic print shops and printing presses including a recreation of the world's oldest printing shop. Visitors watch as ink is made, type is cast and a page of the Gutenber...
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A completely furnished log cabin is located inside museum; museum also includes many pioneer relics; tours for children and adults.
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Photographs of Alpine's early pioneers; pioneer furniture and over 400 artifacts; pioneer histories; guided tours; audio and video tape of Alpine's past and her builders; enjoy the Legacy of Alpine-"P...
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Exhibits explore how humans have influenced and been influenced by Zion: Ancestral Pueblo, Paiute, Spanish Padres, American fur traders, Morman settlers, surveyers and explorers.
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A well maintained and well locked historical building, that at one point in time served as a school and church. It is the only remaining public building in this quaint little town.
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The home and studio of Utah painter Maynard Dixon. Home to the annual Maynard Dixon Country Invitational Art Exhibition showcasing the work of the country's finest contemporary artists each summer
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The museum features changing exhibitions (every 4-8 weeks) of art and history. The museum's permanent exhibition features Brigham City History from pre-settlement to the present. Interactive activitie...
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Museum is home to a steam engine, 2 cabooses, dining car, and simulated mine. Museum provides numerous exhibits of the local mining, railroading, and smelting history and household and medical artifac...
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This great museum is filled with hands-on, kid-friendly exhibits. It's a great place to come and learn about the History of South Jordan. Play in an old fashioned school-house, shop in the store, an...
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Historic building with two floors of displays, gift shop, and exhibition shed outside; Annual Old-Timers Day in April; Annual Anniversary Open House in October; slide shows for school children or larg...
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The historical exhibition informs and teaches; the Price Family Holocaust Memorial Garden inspires and provides space for contemplation
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The Temporary Museum of Permanent Change is a community based, participatory project that uses the major construction processes in downtown Salt Lake City as catalysts to animate the city.
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MUSEUM CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS Provids opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and explore the art and history of Utah
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School tours, wagon rides, historic demonstrations; Country Store, birthday Parties; Art and Photo Galleries; Antique displays, Antique Farm machinery Building; Holiday and seasonal special events; ga...
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A fascinating journey exploring the worlds of anthropology, biology, geology, paleontology, and ecology. The Museum offers many programs for schools, field trips and guided tours as well as teacher to...
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The park includes Old Deseret village, a living history museum that recreates a typical community between 1847-1869. Structures include adobe houses, the restored Brigham Young Forest Farmhouse, shops...
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Extensive collection of pioneer artifacts. A two-story carriage house is also included. A historical library and pioneer history department for descendants. Resource for students and adults. Pre-arran...
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Permanent and temporary exhibits on the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours for prescheduled groups, school outreach programs, films, puppet shows, costumed interpreters,...
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Life of the early Greek immigrants, their struggles, achievements, social life, and tragedies. Displays include a mining exhibit, photographs, movies, videos, costumes, dolls, old letters, manuscripts...
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Over 50 motorized, 3 horse drawn, and 9 hand cart fire apparatus; numerous displays; Memorial area; fire prevention programs; scouting programs; and Cub Scout Activity program.
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CLOSED FOR RENOVATION UNTIL October 16. Park City?s mining and skiing history; original 1885 Territorial Jail with WWI ?wobblies? grafitti; docent tours; summer Main Street walking tours; research fil...
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Exhibits reflect early pioneer, mining and transportation endeavors in middle Salt Lake Valley. Collection and photographs available on CD Rom.
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Exhibits represent Roy history (early kitchen, bedroom and living room); "Footprints Collection", coin collections, artwork, and early style clothing. Programs include Dutch oven dinner in June and Ro...
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Museum contains 98 prehistoric creatures in a realistic environment, including water moat, volcano, and special above and below ground exhibits. Educational programs include lectures, art work, etc.
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Exhibition hall and library tours by reservation; Christmas Open House; Opening Tea honoring pioneer mothers; 24th July Queen; quilt raffle, demonstrations of pioneer needle crafts, spinning and quilt...
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Guided tours and Daughters of Utah Pioneer meetings; some special programs about pioneer handcart company for scouts and young women.
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Historical exhibits of North Davis County; featured exhibits every six months; national traveling exhibits; art exhibits, community plays and performances during the summer in amphitheater.
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Black light displays for mineral specimens; exhibits range from dinosaur bones and Egyptian artifacts to 19th century tools of the trade and the settling of Hyrum; elementary school tours; other tours...
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Take a train ride on a 7 1/2 gauge rail or a 24 gauge rail. The collection has over 90 engines & cars. A 1920s replica of a freight station houses the snack bar, museum, and shop
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1907 Tithing Building for Davis County LDS Stake President. Bought by city around 1916 and used as City hall. Used also as a Library. Lions club leased it for 30 years. Museum extablished in 2004.
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