Visit the Park City Museum
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Descend into the original basement jail and learn about the city’s gritty transition from a boom-and-bust mining camp to a luxury resort.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan to spend at least 90 minutes to two hours exploring the two floors of exhibits and the basement jail.
- 2Take the free Park City Main Street trolley to the museum entrance to avoid the stress of limited street parking.
- 3Purchase your tickets online in advance during the Sundance Film Festival or peak ski weeks to ensure entry.
- 4Bring a light sweater or jacket, as the historic basement and jail cells remain cool even during the summer months.
- 5Download the museum's digital walking tour app before you arrive to complement your visit with a self-guided tour of surrounding historic sites.
- 6Utilize the China Bridge parking garage nearby, which offers the most reliable parking rates and proximity to Main Street.
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