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Bonneville Speedway Museum
Wendover, Utah

Culture, History, Specialized

Speed fiends have been traveling to a largely out-of-the-way barren piece of land in northwest Utah for nearly a century now in their quests to achieve velocities most other people can only dream about, and in all that time there has never been more than a small, now defunct museum to commemorate those pioneers. Two men are well on their way to changing that, however, with their plans for the Bonneville Speedway Museum quickly taking shape.

Church History Museum
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art, Church, Culture, General, History

Welcome to the Church History Museum, where exhibits and educational programs tell the story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The museum preserves and displays Latter-day Saint art and artifacts from all over the world. Permanent exhibits, changing exhibits on special themes, and programs for children and adults offer educational experiences for the whole family. Enjoy the story of the Latter-day Saints as it unfolds during your visit to this unique religious museum.

Hill Aerospace Museum
Hill AFB, Utah

Art, Culture, History, Library, Military, Science, Specialized

The Hill Aerospace Museum is a field museum of the United States Air Force. Hill Aerospace Museum is located on approximately 30 acres of the northwest corner of Hill Air Force Base, five miles south of Ogden, Utah.

Little Hollywood Museum
Kanab, Utah

Art, Culture, General, History

This is the only place where you can walk in movie sets that inspired director William Wegman to call this area Little Hollywood because it's home to more westerns than anywhere outside of California.

Museum of Peoples and Cultures
Provo, Utah

Culture

Guided tours; temporary exhibits; instruction in museum practice; research; education programs.

Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center
Payson, Utah

Art, Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Military

Victorian room with furnishings; City Room with school, blacksmith shop, store and old tabernacle relics; tours for children and adults; exhibits change every month in the Historical and Art Rooms.

Springville - Mapleton Pioneer Museum
Springville, Utah

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Museum of artifacts, photographs and histories of early Springville, Utah pioneers who lived there from 1850-1900.

This Is The Place Heritage Park
Salt Lake City, Utah

Children's, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park, Specialized

This Is The Place Heritage Park is home to Old Deseret Village, a living history museum where you can discover what life was like in mid-1800s Utah. It's a living community that has been painstakingly recreated to represent Utah's past. All of its historic buildings are carefully restored or recreated homes, stores, churches and other structures essential to a bustling pioneer community.

Uintah County Heritage Museum
Vernal, Utah

Art, Culture, History

The Uintah County Heritage Museum is an educational institution that curates and preserves a collection of historical objects from the time of the first peoples to the present. It offers an enjoyable family experience that chronicles the activities of all of the peoples of the Uinta Basin, teaching visitors the values of a diverse and dynamic populace. The museum engages the community and promotes cultural heritage programs through a series of tours, workshops, themed art shows and exhibitions.

Brigham City Museum
Brigham City, Utah

Art, Culture, History

Rotating art exhibits with all media, including electronic produced art. Permanent history displays, including historic preservation and downtown revitalization. Historic research and publications. Children's hands-on exhibits. Quilt exhibits.

Dan O'Laurie Museum
Moab, Utah

Culture, General, History

Visits by school classes; art gallery for local artists; speakers; ice-cream social.

Hutchings Museum Institute
Lehi, Utah

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Military, Natural History

The Hutchings Museum Institute inspires curiosity through exploration, conservation, and education. Exhibits include live animals, rocks and minerals, fossils, Native American artifacts, wild west and pioneer history, and the Lehi Veterans Memorial.

Modern West Fine Art
Salt Lake City, Utah

Art, Culture

Modern West Fine Art is a western art gallery with a modern vision. We represent over thirty world class contemporary artists from across the country.

North Ogden Historical Museum
North Ogden, Utah

Culture, History, Historic House

Historical artifacts-home life, fruit industry, farming, social activities, clothing, schoolroom, medical, mining. Family histories, stories, & photos. HO scale train diorama of old North Ogden with old buildings & houses.

Silver Reef Museum
Leeds, Utah

Culture, History, Historic House

The Silver Reef Museum is a small museum in a silver and copper mining ghost town that was active from 1876-1890. The museum is housed in the old Wells, Fargo & Co. Express building and has an interpretive trail map of the surrounding ruins available at all times even when the museum is closed.

Territorial Statehouse State Park
Fillmore, Utah

Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Today the Statehouse reveals Utah pioneer culture and history, through artifacts, histories, photographs, and educational programs. Two pioneer log cabins and the 1867 Rock School House are also located on the grounds, as well as shady picnic areas.

Tooele Valley Museum & Historical Park
Tooele, Utah

Culture, General, History, Military, Park, Specialized

The Tooele Valley Museum is a place to preserve and learn about the industrial, mining, and military history of Tooele. We are dedicated to education and maintaining a space where all can learn. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe environment for all of our visitors. It is our belief that the cultural and local history of the Tooele Valley be shared with everyone. Learning about the past can help us to better appreciate the deep roots that we have here in Tooele. Watch for different activities happening at the Museum and Historic Park throughout the year, and/or schedule a tour to come and visit. Call 435.843.2143 to schedule a tour.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

February 2 - 6, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025

Westgate Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hosted by: Public Lands Alliance

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show brings together nonprofits, land management agencies and companies to learn, network and engage on public lands issues. The 2025 Convention and Trade Show will take place Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV

Connect with peers, explore the latest in public lands products, and return inspired with new strategies and resources for success in conservation and visitor engagement

Our annual Convention and Trade Show (PLA) is the premier gathering for leaders in the public lands sector to network, gain essential tools, and explore products that enhance the visitor experience and support conservation, preservation, and enrichment efforts.

For more information, please call 301-946-9475.

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

Tuesday, March 11 - Friday, March 14, 2025

Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hosted by: Tennessee Association of Museums

Tennessee museums are full of hope. But how are they turning hope into reality

With the Semiquincentennial quickly approaching in 2026, the state's museum community if approaching a turning point, and is now a great time to take stock and develop a vision for the future

The Tennessee Association of Museums' 64th Annual Conference in Knoxville will challenge the state's museums to think ahead and share their hopes, the best practices and strategies for turning those hoes into realities, and the rewards that come from aspirational thinking

The 2025 TAM Annual Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN.

For more information, please call 615-495-3354 or email hawkins@aaslh.org.

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