Sale Lake City - Museums & Art

Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Situated on the University of Utah campus, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts houses a permanent collection of over 17,000 art works from around the globe. Discover artifacts, antiquities and paintings from African, Asian, European and the Ancient and Classic World cultures. Utah's only world art museum also features special exhibitions and public educational programs including lectures, films, interactive art projects and concerts. Information at umfa.utah.edu.

Pioneer Memorial Museum.

The Pioneer Memorial Museum tells the tale of the first western pioneers and settlers of the Salt Lake City Basin. The history and heritage of these brave settlers come to life through a rich collection of personal documents, paintings, artillery, guns, books, clothing, furniture and other memorabilia. Admission to the Pioneer Memorial Museum is free. For museum hours, visit www.dupinternational.org.

Utah Museum of Natural History.

The Utah Museum of Natural History is the place to learn more about archeology, paleontology and botany. Located on the University of Utah campus, the Utah Museum of Natural History features a world-renowned research and dinosaur archeology program and six permanent exhibits offering a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and the natural world. www.umnh.utah.edu.

Salt Lake Art Center.

Celebrating visual and contemporary artists and art, the Salt Lake Art Center is the place to admire some of the most creative local talent. Discover fascinating art exhibitions throughout the Main Gallery and Projects Gallery or enjoy educational programs and events that are free and open to the public. The artistically minded can also attend one of the numerous ceramic and photography courses offered. www.slartcenter.org.