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Anasazi State Park Museum
Boulder, Utah

History, Park, Specialized

This ancient Indian village was one of the largest Anasazi communities west of the Colorado River. The village remains largely unexcavated, but many artifacts have been uncovered and are on display in the museum. There is a life-size, six-room replica o

Fremont Indian State Park Museum
Sevier, Utah

Archaeology, Park

Fremont Indian State Park is the site of an ancient Fremont Indian village. We have several trails, many of which feature numerous panels of rock art. Our award-winning museum features artifacts from the Fremont culture, and the Sagebrush Art Gallery offers a variety of art styles from local and Native American artists. Camping, hiking, and fishing are just a few of the activities you can enjoy at the park. You can also ride on the Paiute ATV trail, shop in our gift shop, and enjoy scenic Clear Creek Canyon.

Park City Museum
Park City, Utah

Park

Territorial Jail; research notes and photo files in museum office; yearly exchanging exhibits; docent tours; summer walking tours by costumed guides; school history units and architectural preservation units.

Territorial Statehouse State Park
Fillmore, Utah

Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Today the Statehouse reveals Utah pioneer culture and history, through artifacts, histories, photographs, and educational programs. Two pioneer log cabins and the 1867 Rock School House are also located on the grounds, as well as shady picnic areas.

Tooele Valley Museum & Historical Park
Tooele, Utah

Culture, General, History, Military, Park, Specialized

The Tooele Valley Museum is a place to preserve and learn about the industrial, mining, and military history of Tooele. We are dedicated to education and maintaining a space where all can learn. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe environment for all of our visitors. It is our belief that the cultural and local history of the Tooele Valley be shared with everyone. Learning about the past can help us to better appreciate the deep roots that we have here in Tooele. Watch for different activities happening at the Museum and Historic Park throughout the year, and/or schedule a tour to come and visit. Call 435.843.2143 to schedule a tour.

Utah Veterans Memorial State Park
Bluffdale, Utah

Park, Specialized

An active State Veterans Cemetery is part of complex; Memorial Day and Veterans Day Services.

Willow Park Zoo
Logan, Utah

Children's, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized, Zoo

Willow Park Zoo is home to over 100 species of birds, 12 species of mammals, and various fish and turtles. You may encounter a bald eagle on an open perch, the yap of a coyote in the afternoon, or the bugle of a bull elk on a crisp fall morning. Large rainbow trout may be seen rising to greet their breakfast or you may choose to just relax and enjoy the grass, trees, and nature. Also, over 80 species of wild birds visit the zoo, some of which nest here.

Fort Buenaventura Park
Ogden, Utah

General, History, Historic House, Park

Located on an 84-acre river tract of land near the Weber River, the fort symbolizes a period of western history that was the transition from nomadic ways of the Indian tribes and trappers to the first permanent settlers in the Great Basin. Facilities at the fort include picnic areas, a canoeing pond, the replica fort including three cabins and restrooms.

Golden Spike National Historic Site
Brigham City, Utah

Park

Parowan Old Rock Church Museum
Parowan, Utah

Archaeology, Church, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

Parowan's historic "Crown Jewel", the rock church stands in the center of town square. Construction of the Rock Church began in 1863 and the work was completed in 1867. The Rock Church balcony was designed after the Salt Lake City Tabernacle. Over the years, the rock church has been used as a place of worship, town council hall, school building, social hall, and a tourist camp. The Rock Church was restored in the 1940's. Location: Town square between Center and 100 South on Main Street.

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.

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.

Wheeler Historic Farm
Salt Lake City, Utah

History, Historic House, Park

Historic House Tours, Farm Chores, Tractor Drawn Wagon Rides, Birthday Parties, Summer Day Camp, Country Store. See website for seasonal activities.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

Saturday, March 15 - Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Inn at Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Hosted by: Virginia Association of Museums

2025 Conference Theme: Looking Back to the Future For the past several years, many museums have been deeply involved in planning programs and events to observe the 250th birthday of the United States of America. While this is certainly an occasion to celebrate, this anniversary also forces us as a society to reckon with ongoing inequities and challenges within the US that go back to its inception. As museums ask their audiences to look to the past to understand the present and shape a better future, perhaps now is a good moment in time for Virginia’s museum community to take pause and look back at its own history. We are excited to see you in Blacksburg in March 2025 as we take a moment in our hectic schedules to take pause and visit our diverse pasts. Let’s uncover and share our histories to build a more resilient Virginia museum community.

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

September 10 - 13, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

Wednesday, September 10 - Saturday, September 13, 2025

TBD

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hosted by: American Association for State and Local History

The 2025 AASLH Annual Conference, in partnership with Ohio Local History Alliance, will take place as the history field makes the final preparations to kickoff off the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States.

The 2025 conference theme, inspired by AASLH’s Making History at 250: The Field Guide for Semiquincentennial, is an opportunity to broadly explore one of the guide’s themes, The American Experiment. For many in the American colonies in 1776, independence from Britain represented a “leap into the dark” into an unknown future

We are excited for you to join us in Cincinnati as we encourage discussion about our democracy and civic institutions and how they can help strengthen understanding, inspire action, and reveal ways that all of us can participate in and shape the ongoing American experiment.

For more information, please call 615-320-3203 or email info@aaslh.org.

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