Agriculture museums in Utah

The centerpiece of Capitol Reef National Park is the Waterpocket Fold, a geological formation that stretches over 150 km in a north-south direction. Originally horizontal layers of sediment were tilted and bent during the uplift of the Colorado Plateau, and erosion created the current 'fold', which, like a fault, shows distinct dividing lines between the geological layers.

The Henry J. Wheeler Farm, located in Murray, Utah, is a unique historical site that has managed to preserve its 19th-century charm amidst the expanding urban development of Salt Lake City. This farmstead is one of the few remaining from the late 19th century in the Salt Lake Valley, offering visitors a glimpse into the agricultural past of the region.

The Utah State University Botanical Center, located in Kaysville, Utah, is a unique destination that combines education and nature. It is part of the Utah State University and serves as a distance education center. The center is home to a preserved natural vegetation area, an arboretum, and a botanical garden that spans 98.37 acres. Additionally, it also features a 12,000-acre community farm. This combination of natural beauty and educational opportunities makes it a worthwhile destination for tourists.

Our Mission is to share stories. We seek to educate and inspire our community about the cultural and natural history of Moab and the Canyonlands region. During the great uranium boom of the late 1950’s, long-time and new Moab residents began to consider the value that a museum might bring to the to

The Uintah County Heritage Museum preserves and promotes the heritage of the Uinta Basin region from the time of the first peoples forward, by presenting an excellent educational museum experience to the community and its visitors, connecting the past, present, and future to the world around us.