Moab Area Museums
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Moab Area Museums
The Moab area is chock-full of historic treasures, from fossilized dinosaur tracks to the artwork left by those who originally cultivated this rugged landscape. Check out these museums and cultural centers around the area to gain an insight into Utah’s yore.
Moab Museum
This centrally located museum covers the rich history of the Colorado Plateau from the Jurassic Period, indigenous cultures, to colonize the area. A beautiful archive library, galleries, and artifacts make this an awesome way to spend an afternoon exploring Utah’s unique history.
Hogan Trading Company
This art gallery on Main has a beautiful collection of wind art, paintings, pottery, and sculptures. Stop in to peruse Southwestern-inspired pieces and handmade gifts along with traditional crafted fountains and furniture made by local artists.
Moab Film Museum
Situated along the Colorado River in Castle Valley, this free exhibition sits below the Red Cliffs Lodge. Check out props and plenty of memorabilia from classic westerns that were filmed at this very location.
Moab Giants
Utah is a paleontologist’s dream, and this outdoor exhibit beautifully depicts life-sized dinosaurs who called Moab home over 100 million years ago. Also, the museum offers a virtual underwater theatre revealing Utah’s creatures from ancient seaways and enormous lakes.
Canyon Country Discovery Center (Monticello)
Hands-on experience is what this discovery center is all about offering adventures trips and interactive exhibits. The museum focuses on science, technology, engineering and math in innovative installations that will interest all ages.