Zion Human History Museum

 

  

•Located one half mile north of the park's south entrance on the main park road.

•Open 9:00 to 5:00 daily, with longer hours in summer. Closed December 25th. A regular stop on the Zion Canyon Shuttle System from April 1 through October 29, 2006.

•Permanent exhibits display the rich human history of Zion National Park. Showcasing American Indian culture, historic pioneer settlement, and Zion's growth as a national park, the Human History Museum also illustrates the effects of water in Zion. Both creator and destroyer, water is why people have traveled through and settled in Zion. Water creates the scenery and sanctuary that makes Zion famous.

•Temporary exhibits have included replicas of historic Union Pacific Railroad lodging, Civilian Conservation Corp dairies, park employee photographs, and much more.

•Free 22 minute video, shown every half hour, provides excellent park overview . Rangers are available to answer questions. Books, maps, posters, and film are available in the museum bookstore.

Crawford Arch, visible from Zion Human History Museum

 

•For centuries, humans have traveled through and lived in what is now Zion National Park. Part of the National Park Service mission is to preserve, protect and learn of the human experience in Zion. The Zion Human History Museum serves as a focal point for this endeavor.

•For more information on the human history of Zion National Park click here.


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