Visit the Park City Museum
Delve into Park City's captivating past at the Park City Museum. Learn about its mining boom, transformation into a ski resort, and the characters who shaped its history.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan to spend at least 90 minutes to two hours exploring the multi-level exhibits, including the historic basement jail.
- 2Take the free Main Street trolley directly to the museum entrance to avoid the high cost and scarcity of downtown parking.
- 3If you must drive, park at the China Bridge garage nearby, which often offers the first hour of parking for free.
- 4Bring your smartphone and headphones to access the museum's interactive digital tours and oral history recordings.
- 5Visit on a Tuesday if you are a Summit County local to take advantage of periodic free admission days.
- 6Check the daily schedule for the 'Dungeon Tour' to see the original territorial jail cells beneath the sidewalk.
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