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Washington County Museums

· St. George, UT

Why you should go…

Washington County Museums is the annual museums brochure published by the Washington County Historical Society for the St. George area of southern Utah. The 2026 edition maps and describes museums across the county, including the St. George Children's Museum, the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site, the Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum, the St. George Museum of Art, the Sears Art Museum at Utah Tech University, the Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum, the Washington City Museum, the Santa Clara History Museum and the Silver Reef Museum in Leeds. Several of the museums are free or by donation; others charge admission.

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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 Washington County Museums, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Arts to Zion Art and Studio Tour

    Under $25

    Self-guided tour of artist studios, galleries and museums across Southern Utah's red-rock landscape.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Greater Zion

    Free

    Washington County's tourism office promoting Zion National Park, St. George and the red-rock trails of southern Utah.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    McQuarrie Memorial Museum

    Free

    Free pioneer history museum in St. George with artifacts and photos of Washington County's early settlers.

    1.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Fiesta Fun Center

    Under $25

    A 40,000-square-foot family entertainment center in St. George with bowling, laser tag, mini golf, go-karts and an arcade.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    History Buff

    St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm

    Under $25

    Walk among thousands of 200 million year old dinosaur footprints preserved at their original discovery site.

    2.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Silver Reef Museum

    Under $25

    A small history museum in a preserved 1870s silver mining ghost town, with walking trails through original buildings.

    15 mi awayMore like this