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    Topaz Museum

    4.9 (18 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Very impressive museum. It was free and definitely worth the stop. Interesting exhibits.

    Japanese Internment camp in Topaz UT during World War II.  My aunt was incarcerated here
    Phil S.

    05/16/22 - On our way back to Salt Lake City from Zion National Park we made a point of going to Topaz Museum. Topaz is a museum dedicated to the Japanese Americans that were placed in the Topaz internment camp during World War II. Topaz is one of 10 camps that were used for internment camps. There were 10,000 Japanese Americans in this camp. My aunt & her family were here in one of the many barrack type structures on the site. I was able to find her & her family in one of the binders on a table in the front reception. Many of my relatives were in one of the 10 camps For me personally I have known of these camps but this was the first time I was able to actually go to one and see the documentation of their life in Topaz. Excellent museum that documents the life of the Japanese Americans in this camp in Topaz Utah. All told there were 10 internment camps that housed 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Being a third generation/Sansei Japanese American I have been aware of these camps my whole life but this was the first time I have actually seen the conditions that my ancestors were forced to live in. Under executive order 9066 signed by President Franklin D Roosevelt in February 1942 people of Japanese descent were required to report to these detention camps. Inside the museum there is a registry of the 10,000 Japanese Americans imprisoned there. I found my aunt & her family that were in Topaz during the war. My mom, her siblings & parents were in Posten AZ. This was the largest camp w/over 17,000 prisoners My dads brothers were in Minidoka ID while my dad served in the 442 the most highly decorated unit composed of mostly second generation or Nisei Japanese Americans. The 442nd Regiment has been recognized as the most highly decorated unit in American history. They earned more than 18,000 awards, including 9,500 Purple Hearts, 5,200 Bronze Star Medals, 588 Silver Stars, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, 7 Distinguished Unit Citations, and one Congressional Medal of Honor. Go Figure while the Japanese Americans fight for their country the rest are in internment camps.

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    Vickie J.

    We drove by this place and quickly turned around and came inside. What a surprise. This is an amazing, well organized museum. I was impressed with the short movies. We learned that there are only two home movies in the Library of Congress; one is the home movie made inside Topaz Camp. Can you guess what the second home movie is ... the JFK assassination. We got lucky and tagged along on a road field trip to Topaz. Wow! Scott Bassett was a great tour guide. We could've spent all day at this informative museum. Everyone should know and understand the history of the Japanese Internment Camps.

    A brooch made out of cantaloupe seeds
    Matt S.

    We wanted to visit the visitor center next-door but they did not have much information. We noticed the museum was open so we decided to go check it out. I am glad we did! The museum is free which is nice, but they do have a box that encourages donations. The sweet lady working the counter told us some stories and walked us through some of the exhibits. We were kind of rushed because the museum closed within a half hour of arriving. The lady was super nice and told us not to hurry however we didn't wanna keep her too long. I always like to learn history and this one is a tough one to understand of how the American Government would lock up Japanese people in concentration camps out of fear. This museum has a lot of exhibits and a lot of good information to read about. You get to know some of the people and how it affected them from being ripped out of their homes not knowing where they are going and living a life out in the deserts of Utah. I only took pictures of some of the art that they did out there to pass time. These are seashells or seeds that they would make into these amazing artwork. There are stories of them making amazing furniture and many other things out of scraps of wood. There are some video presentations and other things as well. Even if you are not in the area, a days drive out here would be worth it.

    Joshua S.

    Visited the museum today with my cousin. An inspiring exhibition of Japanese American artists who were unjustly interned at the Topaz Relocation Camp during WWII. If you ever find yourself in proximity to Delta, Utah, be sure to visit the museum to see this collection. It is a poignant display of resilience, national loyalty, and all the emotions that accompany the experience of the Japanese Americans during that horrible time. There is also a replica of the barracks a family would have stayed in. Very humbling, and yet, very inspiring at the same time. Definitely worth the 2 hour drive down.

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    Incredible. Everyone passing through Delta needs to stop here. Gorgeous museum featuring an important time in American history.

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    Interesting and informative guide was so helpful and kind. Everyone needs to visit this place-at least once.

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    Fairview Museum of History & Art - Fairview Museum

    Fairview Museum of History & Art

    4.7(6 reviews)
    63.7 mi

    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.

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    Fairview Museum of History & Art - N Miner with some of her paintings. She takes painting classes at the Museum.

    N Miner with some of her paintings. She takes painting classes at the Museum.

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    Fairbanks sculptures of Lincoln

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    Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

    Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

    4.1(426 reviews)
    89.2 mi
    Not-for-profit
    Free estimates

    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!

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    Loveland Living Planet Aquarium - Mountain America Event Center

    Mountain America Event Center

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