Park City Museum

“History Speaks” Lecture: Summit County Agriculture

Jenette — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:14:16 +0000

Join Tom Clyde at the McPolin Barn for a tour of historic farm equipment and a discussion about agriculture in the area.

Tuesday, July 10, 2:30-4:00

“History Speaks” Lecture: Park City’s Historic Architecture

Jenette — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:11:16 +0000

Dina Williams-Blaes, Historic Preservation Consultant, will talk about the historic architecture of Park City.

Tuesday, June 26, 2:30-4:00

Historic Home Tour Returns!

emily — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:20:08 +0000

Back by popular demand, the Park City Historic Home Tour will take place on Saturday, June 16. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Docent Training: Historic Main Street Walking Tours

Jenette — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:10:15 +0000

For all people interested in leading our Historic Main Street Walking Tours, this session is for you! After a brief discussion on the logistics of the tour, shadow a seasoned walking tour docent to see how it’s done. Come with your walking shoes! Any interested members or volunteers in training are welcome to attend. Meet in the Museum Conference Room.

Thursday, June 7, 2:30-4:00

Historic Main Street Walking Tours

Jenette — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:03:52 +0000

Put on your walking shoes and explore Park City’s Historic Main Street! The Park City Museum’s popular Historic Main Street Walking Tours begin June 4th and run through August 31st. Weather-permitting, the tours leave the Park City Museum (528 Main Street) Monday-Friday at 2:00pm. Cost is $5 per person. Groups of more than seven people need to make reservations at least three weeks in advance. Please arrive 10 minutes early, bring water and wear sun protection. The tour lasts for about one hour. There is no tour on July 4th or Aug 3rd. For more information, call 435-649-7457 or email education@parkcityhistory.org .

Free Local Day + Hands on History! – Thurs, May 17

emily — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:38 +0000

It pays to be a local. Stop by the Museum Thursday, May 17, as part of Locals Appreciation Days and see the Museum for free! Don’t forget to visit Going Places in the Tozer Gallery and see all the fantastic, new items in the Museum Store. Hands on History! Visit the Museum between 3:00-6:00 to participate in hands-on history activities related to Going Places. Great for kids and families!

Thank you for all your support during the winter season. We love Park City–past and present!

Shoulder Season HOUR CHANGE

emily — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:44:14 +0000

From April 23-May 24, the Park City Museum’s hours change to Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday noon-6pm. The Research Library’s hours will be from 11am-4pm Monday-Friday. Please call 649-7457 with any questions.

“Going Places” Rolls into the Park City Museum!

emily — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:00:53 +0000

Coaches, buggies and surries–oh my! From April 6 to May 28, the Park City Museum will host “Going Places,” a traveling exhibit that explores the evolution, culture and eventual demise of horse-drawn transportation.

Before the dawn of the automobile, horse-drawn carriages were essential for providing Americans with goods, services and leisure opportunities. As the standard of living improved during the 19^th century, more people began to own carriages. The demand for better roads grew, and better roads allowed people to go places faster and further than ever before. This boosted the economy and paved the way for the Industrial Revolution and the invention of the automobile.

Check the Events page to see what else is going on.

This exhibition has been made possible through NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. It is brought to you by Mid-America Arts Alliance. Going Places was organized by The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages in Stony Brook, New York.