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Alf Engen Ski Museum
Salt Lake City, Utah

Specialized

Displays preserve Alf Engen's exploits in skiing and the contributions of many others who have significantly enriched the sport of skiing. The museum contains national and international medals, trophies and awards; skis and skiing equipment of the past;

Church History Museum
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art, Church, Culture, General, History

Welcome to the Church History Museum, where exhibits and educational programs tell the story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The museum preserves and displays Latter-day Saint art and artifacts from all over the world. Permanent exhibits, changing exhibits on special themes, and programs for children and adults offer educational experiences for the whole family. Enjoy the story of the Latter-day Saints as it unfolds during your visit to this unique religious museum.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Salt Lake City, Utah

E.C. Peterson's log cabin with pioneer artifacts.

Glendinning Gallery
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art

Exhibits art from the Utah Arts Council's Traveling Exhibition Program and the State Fine Art Collection; program also includes historical and group exhibitions.

Modern West Fine Art
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art, Culture

Modern West Fine Art is a western art gallery with a modern vision. We represent over thirty world class contemporary artists from across the country.

Pioneer Craft House
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art, Children's, Historic House, Library, Specialized

The Pioneer Craft House, named for a project commemorating the 1847 settlement of Salt Lake City, celebrated its 60th year at the old Scott School property at 500 E 3300 S. During that time, Craft House has been the home of a valuable international puppet collection, well-used weaving and pottery studios, silversmith and lapidary workshops, an art library, and a peaceful cultural haven for artists and craftspeople. Classes in both heritage and contemporary methods and materials gave students the opportunity to develop interests in fields as varied as tatting, woodcarving, sculpture, flute-making, and even microwave cooking and macrame!

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum/Botanical Garden & Arboretum
Salt Lake City, Utah

Arboretum

25 acres of display gardens, 4 miles of nature trails, guided tours, visitor center, classroom, gift shop, and visitor shuttle. Events: plants sales, concerts, children's programs, festivals, horticultural and plantcraft classes. Attractions include wal

Salt Lake City Public Library-Permanent Art Collection/Art
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art

The library owns a collection of contemporary American prints and a selection of early Utah artists. It is also possible for individuals to view the collection not on display by appointment. A catalog is available upon request.

The Children's Museum of Utah/Exhibits for Children
Salt Lake City, Utah

Children's

Programming/workshops on various aspects of interests, may in conjunction with exhibits, i.e. cultural month (foods, customs, etc.), saddle recordings are accessible by appointment. Free concert series held annually on Monday evenings during August.makin

Tracy Aviary
Salt Lake City, Utah

History, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized, Zoo

There is no end to the eye-opening and educational experiences you and your family, your friends or group can have at Tracy Aviary. We are open every day of the year, with the exception of Christmas Day.

Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Art/Folk Art
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art

Exhibits feature contemporary Utah folk art (textiles, ranch-craft, Indian and ethnic crafts, etc.).

Clark Planetarium
Salt Lake City, Utah

Children's, History, Planetarium, Science, Specialized

The ATK Go For Launch Exhibit presents a history of rocketry, the fundamental physics of rocket propulsion , and a look at how ATK recycles reusable solid rocket motors, (RSRMs). Also featured are a multiple choice video presentation on solid rocket motors and a full scale mock up of an RSRM booster segment.

Finch Lane Gallery
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art

Visual, performing and literary programs, generally all free to the public; technical assistance programs; grants program; production of major ethnic festival in May; management of Percent-for-Art programs; gallery exhibits through year; facility rental.

Hellenic Cultural Museum
Salt Lake City, Utah

The museum reflects the life of the early Greek immigrants, their struggles, achievements, social life, and tragedies. Displays include a mining exhibit, photographs, movies, videos, tape interviews, recordings, costumes, dolls, old letters, manuscripts,

Natural History Museum of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

Anthropology, Archaeology, Children's, General, Natural History, Science, University

The Natural History Museum of Utah is pleased to be open in our new home, the Rio Tinto Center, to serve as the state's new natural history museum building. Located in the foothills above Salt Lake City, the building is an accomplishment of the community and will serve to further the Museum's mission; to illuminate the natural world and humans place within it.

Pioneer Memorial Museum/History
Salt Lake City, Utah

History

Extensive collection of pioneer artifacts.

Salt Lake Art Center/Art
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art

Guided tours; changing exhibits; art workshops; performing arts; films; educational programs and art classes for children and adults.

The Beehive House
Salt Lake City, Utah

History, Historic House

Home of Brigham Young with pioneer furnishings.

This Is The Place Heritage Park
Salt Lake City, Utah

Children's, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park, Specialized

This Is The Place Heritage Park is home to Old Deseret Village, a living history museum where you can discover what life was like in mid-1800s Utah. It's a living community that has been painstakingly recreated to represent Utah's past. All of its historic buildings are carefully restored or recreated homes, stores, churches and other structures essential to a bustling pioneer community.

Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art

Permanent collection of approximately 15,000 art objects representing world cultures for the past 5,000 years; temporary exhibition program; education programs for school children, university students and adults; publications; musical concerts; lectures;

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February 5 - 7, 2025

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Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

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2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

September 10 - 13, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio

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