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Park City Museum

528 Main Street · Park City, UT

Why you should go…

The Park City Museum, on Main Street in Park City, Utah, preserves and presents the town's mining and ski heritage through interactive exhibitions, including a preserved historic jail in the basement. Admission is discounted for seniors, students and military, and the museum offers a free-admission day each month.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Park City Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Quirky Fun

    Park City Ghost Tours

    $25–$50

    Guided evening walking tour of ghost stories and haunted history on Park City's historic Main Street.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Park City Day Tours

    $50+

    Guided half-day sightseeing tours around Park City and the Heber Valley, from Main Street to the Olympic Park.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Black Tie Ski Rentals of Park City

    $50+

    Ski and snowboard rental delivery service that fits gear at your lodging near Park City's resorts.

    1.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Alf Engen Ski Museum

    Free

    Free museum at Utah Olympic Park covering the history of skiing and snowboarding in the Intermountain West.

    5.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Natural History Museum of Utah

    Under $25

    A copper-clad museum built into the foothills with dinosaur halls and Utah's deep natural history.

    19 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Clark Planetarium

    Free

    A free downtown science center with hands-on exhibits and a large-screen theater for extra-cost films.

    23 mi awayMore like this