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Museum of Utah
Utah's first state history museum opened on the Capitol complex, with four permanent galleries (Becoming, Connecting, Building and Inspiring Utah) that tell the state's story through objects and art. The Mormon Meteor III land speed car is on display, along with the Alice Merrill Horne Collection of more than 2,000 artworks. Admission is free, and the temporary show The Past is Personal runs through spring 2027.
What is inside
- The Mormon Meteor III land speed racer
- Alice Merrill Horne Collection of Utah art
- Four permanent galleries: Becoming, Connecting, Building and Inspiring Utah
- The Past is Personal (temporary, summer 2026 to spring 2027)
Good for
- History buffs
- Kids
- Rainy days
- A free day out
From the museum's own site, checked October 2026. Something changed? Tell us.
Plan it
- Where
- 450 N State Street (North Capitol Building), Salt Lake City
- Admission
- Free.
- Website
- history.utah.gov
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