The Museum of Utah is Utah’s first dedicated state history museum, featuring approximately 17,000 square feet of exhibition space, according to a September 3 report from the Salt Lake Chamber.
Located inside the new North Capitol Building on the Capitol Complex, the museum is free and open seven days a week.
Museum Director Tim Glenn stated that Utah is a unique place shaped by its landscapes, cultures, communities, and stories. He noted that the museum invites visitors to discover the history that defines the state.
Acting as an extension of the Utah Historical Society, the museum utilizes world-class exhibits and programming to present Utah's history, culture, and art. The institution features four permanent galleries: Becoming Utah, Connecting Utah, Building Utah, and Inspiring Utah.
These galleries contain more than 900 artifacts and works of art preserved for future generations. The museum aims to reflect the experiences of all Utahns so that visitors see themselves in the shared stories and space.
Derek Miller of the Salt Lake Chamber noted that understanding Utah's history helps people appreciate their origins and understand the direction of the state's future. The museum serves to keep those stories alive and connect generations.
