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Museums
From National
Monuments to small hometown museums, Dinosaurland has a wealth
of history and hidden treasures for you to explore.
Dinosaur National Monument Quarry
Duchesne County Visitor and History Center
Ladies of the White House Doll Collection
The Regional History Center and the Outlaw
Trail History Center
Uintah County Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Museum
Utah Field House of Natural History State
Park Museum
Western Heritage Museum
Jensen, Uintah County
While the main exhibit wall of dinosaur fossils is closed, take time to explore the undiscovered Dinosaur National Monument. · Find rock art left by the Fremont Culture.
· Hike one of several trails to dramatic canyon vistas, fascinating geologic features, and secluded box canyons.
· Leisurely explore two auto tour routes (Harper’s Corner Auto Tour closed January through mid-April).
· Enjoy the spectacular night sky.
· Step back in time at the remants of homesteaders’ cabins.
· Discover dinosaur bone fragments and other fossil evidence.
· See real and replica fossils displayed at the Temporary Visitor Center.
· View northeastern Utah’s abundant wildlife as you explore seven different life communities.
Temporary Visitor Center
Open daily 8:30 to 4:30
(435) 781-7717
Canyon Area Visitor Center
Closed for winter: November through Februaury
Printable Travel Guide www.nps.gov/dino/pphtml/print.html
The largest Jurassic period fossil bone quarry in the world
is located near Jensen, 20 miles east of Vernal. Exhibits
and displays at the Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Visitor
Center explain the life and time of the creatures entombed
in the quarry. Experience the Monument's unique geology,
history, wildlife and scenic beauty through a variety of
trails, tours, and activities. The Quarry also contains
a paleontology laboratory, exhibits, and a bookstore.
Really like dinosaurs? Check out the National Park Service's
great web site for more information on the discovery and
excavation of the Douglass Quarry. The site also explores
the geology and dinosaurs of the area, with lots of cool
photos and drawings. www.nps.gov/dino/dinos.htm
339 West
Main Street, Duchesne, Duchesne County
Open:
May through September Monday - Saturday
9 AM to 6 PM
October through April Wednesday - Saturday
9 AM to 4 PM
A collection of historical photos of the Uintah Basin is
one of the highlights of this cozy information and welcome
center. Local crafts, folklore, and antiques add to the
display.
155
East Main, Vernal, Uintah County
Open:
Monday through Thursday - 10 AM to
9 PM
Friday and Saturday - 10 PM to 6
PM
Closed Sundays and holidays
Admission is free.
See a doll representing each of the First Ladies of the
White House clothed in an authentic reproduction of her
Inaugural Ball gown. Located in the Uintah County Library.
155
East Main, Vernal, Uintah County
Open:
Monday through Thursday - 10 AM to 9 PM
Friday and Saturday - 10 PM to 6 PM
Closed Sundays and holidays
Admission is free.
Located in the Uintah County Library, this center has an
extensive collection of newspaper on microfilm 1891-1943
(The Vernal Express/Papoose), photographs (copies available),
local history items and over 4,000 individual files.
www.uintahhistory.org
500
West 200 South, Vernal, Uintah County
Open
to the public:
June through August Tuesday - Saturday - 10
AM to 4 PM
September Friday and Saturday - 10
AM to 4 PM
Admission is Free. Donations accepted.
This museum is housed in the first tithing office in Vernal,
a rock building erected in 1887 by the Uintah Stake of the
LDS Church. Located across the street from the Vernal LDS
Temple, the museum showcases artifacts, pictures and history
of the area from the mid-1800s.
496 East Main (Highway 40), Vernal, Uintah County
Summer Hours: (Memorial Day to Labor Day) 8 AM – 7 PM, seven
days a week.
Museum will be closed June 3 and June 4, 2004.
Utah's
newest dinosaur museum, the Utah Field House of Natural
History State Park Museum, opens June 2004. New exhibits
and displays cover the 22,000 square foot facility, inside
and out. Join us for special museum events and activities.
Visit
the Utah Field
House of Natural History State Park Museum web page!
Located at: 328 East 200 South
Vernal, UT 84078
Uintah County
Phone Number: 435-789-7399
Fax Number: 435-789-9798
Acting Director: Evan Baker
Summer Hours (Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Winter Hours (Labor Day thru Memorial Day)
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
whm@co.uintah.ut.us
Visit Official Website
Free admission - donations accepted.
Featuring many interesting displays of Western memorabilia from the pioneers that settled in the Uintah Basin area.
Our tack and saddle shop has "working" saddles used by cowboys on the ranches, prim and proper side saddles for the ladies of that time, Calvary "Mother Hubbard", a rodeo bronc bustin’ saddle and more.
Imagine the distinquished gentleman with high topped spats getting "a shave and a hair cut" in the barber shop chair.
The pioneer blacksmiths were indispensable craftsmen. Our display shows many of the items that had to be created and, often repaired for a ranch, farm or town to function.
Country stores were hubs of the pioneer community offering a multitude of items ranging from china plates to fishing poles, fresh eggs and milk to tins of crackers and hard tack, material for the ladies and cigars for the gents.
Our other displays feature Fremont and Ute Indian artifacts, one-room school desks complete with inkwell holder, ladies finery home-sewn on treadle sewing machines, parlor furniture with organ for Sunday evening socializing and horse-drawn farming equipment pioneers used to work the fields to raise the crops.
Picture galleries of "Uintah County Sheriffs" - 1880's to Present; "Women of Courage" during the early 1880's/1900's; Rustic Cabins and Forgotten Relics.
We encourage and support the arts in the community. The Basin area has a wealth of talented artisans. The museum hosts a variety of art and photo exhibits, Native American arts, quilts and more.
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