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.

Natural History

Thirteen life-size dinosaur replicas line the paths of the dinosaur garden. The Field House has a large assortment of specimens in anthropology, natural history, geology and paleontology. The museum also features relics of prehistoric and recent Indian

Historical Society

Special exhibit openings; lectures; school tour program; and tours for groups and organizations (reservations required); special childrens programs.

Park, Specialized

An active State Veterans Cemetery is part of complex; Memorial Day and Veterans Day Services.

Natural History

Located on site related to the era of U.S. Cavalry and Old Fort Duchesne; 160-vol. library of books and research papers on indian and early Western American history; reading room; lectures; Indian-produced artwork in various media; old books from nearby m

History

Christmas Tree Express, HOF Winterfest, Gem and Mineral Exhibit, Model Railroad Fair, Golden Spike Bicycle Festival, monthly art exhibits.

Art

Permanent collection of approximately 15,000 art objects representing world cultures for the past 5,000 years; temporary exhibition program; education programs for school children, university students and adults; publications; musical concerts; lectures;

Specialized, University

Zoo

Library of animal life and natural history; picnic areas; animal-related items for sale; guided tours; lectures; films, TV & radio programs; education programs; docent program or council; in-school lectures with animals.