Visit the Moab Museum
Discover the deep history of the Ute and Paiute people, as well as the wild stories of the 1950s uranium mining boom.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan to spend at least 60 to 90 minutes exploring the exhibits to fully appreciate the cultural artifacts and geological displays.
- 2Visit the museum during the midday heat of summer to take advantage of the high-quality air conditioning and indoor comfort.
- 3Use the free public parking lot located directly behind the museum building off Center Street.
- 4Check the museum's online calendar for rotating pop-up exhibits or guest speaker events regarding local Indigenous history.
- 5Bring a camera to capture the large-scale dinosaur track casts and the intricate geological specimens on display.
- 6Combine this visit with a stroll through the adjacent local shops and cafes in Moab's historic downtown district.
More in Moab
Photograph the Birthing Scene Petroglyphs
View a massive four-sided boulder covered in intricate Ute and Ancestral Puebloan rock art just off Kane Creek Blvd.
CultureShop the Moab Farmers' Market
Join the community at Swanny City Park on Thursday evenings for local produce, crafts, and live music under the cottonwood trees.
CultureSunset at Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park sits on a mesa about 30 miles from Moab, above a gooseneck bend in the Colorado River. The main overlook is a short walk from the parking area, and late afternoon into sunset is when the canyon walls take on the most colour. The park charges an entrance fee and stays open year round.
scenicHike to Delicate Arch at Sunset
Witness Utah's most iconic sandstone span glow fiery orange as the sun dips below the horizon, perfect for the cooler September evenings.
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