Highway 191 has played a vital role in Moab’s history, evolving from ferry services to a triple-span steel bridge in 1912 and expanding ever since. The Moab Museum highlights this story and more, inviting visitors to explore Moab’s past.
The Radium King Mine in Bears Ears National Monument was once a key site for uranium extraction, where miners pulled uraninite, pyrite, and chalcocite ores from the Chinle Formation. To learn more about Moab’s mining legacy, visit the Moab Museum’s collections and exhibits.
The Moab Museum explores local history, including the uranium tailings cleanup at the UMTRA site, managed by the Department of Energy. The site addresses waste from the Atlas Mill, which operated from 1956 to 1984.
The Moab Museum’s Topaz Stories exhibit shares Japanese American experiences during WWII. Roy Iwata recalls his dog, Brownie, who was sent away when his family was forced into internment in 1942. This story, along with others, is part of the exhibit running through December 22, 2024.
On September 11th, 1989, Arches National Park issued a statement denoting the “discovery” of the 1000th arch within the Park.
The Moab Museum team welcomes back Grand County students
Later this summer, the Moab Museum will display “A Moab Prison Camp: Japanese American Incarceration in Utah,” an exhibition curated by the team to explore the stories of the 55 individuals incarcerated at Dalton Wells near Moab.
The Colorado River represents 1,450 miles of lifeblood for much of the American West, the foundation of many industries throughout the Upper and Lower Basins, and the historic and present home to the…
“John Ford had just finished directing … his fourth movie filmed in Monument Valley. Looking for a change of scenery for his next production, Wagonmaster, it was suggested that he take a look at the magnificent landscapes around Moab.
This week, the Moab Museum team dives into the history of Spanish exploration in the state of Utah.
