The museum and staff were very interesting! It was unbelievable what happened to these American…read morepeople. There were 2 short videos, and several rooms with art and clothes, and items from the barracks. It was great. Everyone should visit.

Highly recommend taking the time and extra side trip to visit the museum to honor Japanese…read moreAmericans who were forced into the camps. Topaz is one of 10 interment camps during WWII (there is a display of all 10 interments plus other detention facilities set up in the US). We got lucky when we showed up because a Weber University group was there so the tour had lots of people. Enhanced the experience tenfold. Our family went to honor many people but especially during Veterans weekend to honor the 'Go for Broke' 100th Infantry/442nd battalion of Japanese Americans who fought and saved lives during WWII. There was a very generous tribute to them in the museum. The museum is in town and the old interment camp (Topaz Mountain- not on a mountain) which housed the Japanese is about 20min drive away. Tours of the camp are given also. Or go after the museum to experience the desolate place for yourself. Free admission, great little gift shop with books, cards and other items. Books written by camp survivors. Loads of personal belongings donated by the survivors and people continue to send items to share. My pic does not even scratch the surface of what there is to see. There is a virtual tour online also Yes, it's bit off the beaten track (wasn't that the point in 1941) but the area has grown some since WWII. It was chosen because it was remote but also was on the train tracks with a direct line from LA to SLC. On your way out, grab a little origami crane for peace and remembrance. We plan on visiting again!!

What a beautiful building with so much history as explained in previous reviews. All decorated with…read morelights for the holidays. Small fee to enjoy the museum. Other small buildings on the lot as well.

What a treasure! This unique museum captures chapters of Utah's history like no other museum…read more Housed in the former Utah Territorial Capital Building, this striking building has served as not only the capital, but a dance hall, jail, and now museum. Highlights include: Dozens of portraits of pioneer settlers Beautifully curated exhibits about the history of the area Extremely helpful and courteous staff GREAT gift shop! Admission for adults: $2. Don't miss this gem if you're in the area!

Incredible state park in Utah…read more As part of our family trip to Utah's National Parks, we stayed at Utah State Parks since they had openings. It was a good choice. This is a nice state park with friendly staff and clean facilities. There are clean restrooms with showers and even a laundry room. Just be sure to bring quarters if you arrive after the visitor center closes. In addition, the park itself has some recreational activities available and is located on historic land with pictographs to find. Very good state park.

Do you like petroglyphs? Do like short and reasonable hikes? Then Fremont Indian State Park is for…read moreyou. As a solo traveler with some mobility issues, I was worried about how much access I would have to various stops on the map from the visitor center. The crew in the gift shop were delightful! They high lighted the ones I could definitely do and I did!! I loved the paved little loop at the visitor center itself that is ADA approved. My favorite was probably the 100 Hands Cave. Just a neat little walk by the creek and a small hill to get to the sight. I forgot my binoculars, so if you go bring some with you! I went on the second weekend in May, so not quite the summer season yet, so it wasn't crowded at all and I spent a couple of hours there.

Such a fun way to spend an afternoon! I'm Impressed by the…read morecollection on display. The proprietor is very knowledgeable. I love that there is a little shop and an opportunity to take art lessons here. Lots of fun for the entire family!

A beautiful little small town museum with historical items from Salina and the entire central Utah…read moreregion. There is a lot of information about the area including pottery pieces from the Fremont Indian community which resided in the area long before the Presbyterian church was built that now houses Miss Mary's Museum. There is also displays about the area mining industry and the local Redmond Real Salt mine. It will provide a welcome rest break for wearied travelers alone the I70 corridor. Admission is free. They are open June through September on Tuesday -Friday. They were more than willing to open up for us in the off season as instructed on the door. 204 S 100 E Salina Utah. See there Facebook page for more photos and videos. https://www.facebook.com/share/1BvNK9EKry/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I never went inside the courthouse since i have no official business here…read more I stumbled upon this beauty while searching for the Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum. I thought this actual courthouse was the museum cause its soooo pimp. The state park museum is behind this courthouse and the exterior has murals galore. The mural connected to Millard Courthouse is for Millard County's veterans. Technically this review could have been for the veteran's monument only but i figured the actual courthouse is easier to see from the street. Hearings are by appoitment only! And the hours are 8-5am. Small town courthouses arent crowded or busy so its ok to walk around and do touristy stuff. Safe travels y'll.

A great place to see current, past and ancient history of the area. The "old" part is like walking…read morethrough a historical book. It's fun to hear who went to school in the old building. Pleasant volunteers to answer questions and show you about. Local artists events changing every few months. I love to go and see the great local artists. The only downside is that much of the old building doesn't have ADA access for those in wheelchairs or have difficulty doing stairs. A great place to see current, past and ancient history of the area. The "old" part is like walking through a historical book. It's fun to hear who went to school in the old building. Pleasant volunteers to answer questions and show you about. Local artists events changing every few months. I love to go and see the great local artists. The only downside is that much of the old building doesn't have ADA access for those in wheelchairs or have difficulty doing stairs.

This hometown museum in Fairview is amazing! We love going and take friends and family when they…read moreare here visiting, We've been several times and still find it interesting and find local interesting history exhibits. For a small town this is a huge favorite. When you're in Fairview DON'T MISS IT! Our grandkids love the gigantic wooly mammoth replica and we've taken them to the actual location where in was found in Fairview canyon.

Hidden gem. This historic building now hosts a number of displays as well as an art gallery…read more Originally built as a school, it is now been preserved with the efforts of the Peteetneet preservation committee, and with the help of Payson city . The former cafeteria includes a a stage and is used for mini community events. The annual petite neat Christmas boutique, which is held the first Friday and Saturday of December invites the community to visit with Santa for free as well as purchase various goods from local vendors and enjoy entertainment from several youth performing arts groups. Beginning this year, 2022, a new O scale train display has been set up in the art gallery for the public to enjoy.

This was a spontaneous decision. We went to Payson to visit with a friend but she wasn't ready for…read moreus to come visit yet, so we had to find something to kill the time. We came across this place and decided to check it out. It was a nice experience. When we entered there were a few older woman, who seemed happy to be able to help. One of them gave us a tour and told us about certain people who were important and explained to us what we were seeing. We would had loved to get the tour on the second floor but had to leave. It was a pleasant time and loved what we learned.

Stopped by this massive, totally awesome aquarium during our trip to Utah. We weren't expecting it…read moreto be this big and we spent close to 2 hours here getting our steps in and learning about new things we've never knew about. I think the last aquarium I visited before this one was the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California back in 2015. We arrived here a little after noontime on a Friday. I believe it was the last day of school for kids in Utah the same day we were here, so the parking lot was packed. But despite this, we were easily able to find a parking space close to the entrance. You purchase your ticket and then they scan it around the corner, prompting access to the aquarium. We saw so many animals here, including non-aquatic animals, such as various birds and reptiles. It kinda felt like that this was an aquarium/zoo hybrid. The first thing we saw were jellyfishes and how our visions differ from other animals' visions. It's important to remember not to use flash photography when taking pictures of all the animals, as this can spook them. The shark exhibit here, which was wild, was very similar to the one at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where we live. Two separate touch tank are inside, featuring starfish, sea urchins, and stingrays. They have a South America exhibit and being inside felt like I was exactly in the middle of the jungle in South America with its' humidity in full effect. Inside this exhibit was a massive yellow anaconda, I believe it was about 48" long. I don't like snakes at all, and I'm not going to talk about this any further, so I didn't look at it too much. Other animals found in this exhibit were the red macaw parrot, a toucan, and some poisonous frogs. The frogs were trying to hide from us but weren't trying hard enough. Upon leaving, we almost missed out on seeing the Ford Expedition Asia exhibit (sponsored by the Ford Motor Company?), which can be found on the opposite side of the aquarium. It's a good thing we looked at the directory before we left, because we didn't see it when we first entered. This exhibit is definitely good for kids because they have a playground inside. Before leaving, we stopped at the gift shop and picked up some souvenirs to take back with us. I got myself a snow globe, a sticker to put on my water bottle, and a magnet for one of my friends who enjoys collecting magnets. They have a lot of stuff to choose from, but the snow globe, the sticker and the magnet were some of my favorites that caught my eye. This was definitely worth visiting! I highly recommend if you're ever in Utah.

Amazing place. So wonderful to visit. That was a very fast four hours…read more We arrived at opening and there was already quite a crowd. When we left, the parking lot was overflowing and cars circling around trying to find a parking space. Still, with the influx of larger crowds to parking lot capacity, it didn't feel crowded inside. This is a wonderful place to visit. A wonderful place to bring family and friends..There are animals and species that I've never seen anywhere else, and I've been to the Tucson Sonoran Desert Museum, the San Diego Safari Park, Sea World, Scripps Oceanography, and various zoos. This was a treat. And almost all were active and were seen. Such variety. There is no wasted space in this museum. Walls are adorned, such as a long wall with the ascending walkway going to the penguin exhibit made to look like a South Pole research center. Even every access door for employees are adorned. See my photos. Nice vegetation areas in otherwise unused space. They put a nice climbing gym in what would have been an unused corner, great for parents who need a break and kids to dissipate energy. There are thoughtful benches placed here and there for a sit down rest. There is a very nice small cafe and snack bar to get a yummy huge pretzel, or hamburger and other sandwiches and salads. Looking at the prices, they are very reasonable for a museum/theme park. You are getting a great value for the buck. Whether you are buying for just the day or a membership, I think that you are getting your money's worth. We spent four hours there and didn't see everything, read everything, tried everything. The four hours went by fast. This is a very popular place for good reason--a jewel in the valley. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!