Bryce Canyon History & Museums: Frontier Homestead Museum, Cedar City Utah

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Frontier Homestead Museum

The Frontier Homestead State Park Museum in Cedar City has a fascinating collection of local artifacts from the 1850s, including Mormon pioneer and mining exhibits. Read More

  • $4 admission per person
  • Located in Cedar City
  • Museum tells the history of Iron County from the 1850s
  • Exhibits include Indian and pioneer artifacts, historic homes and horse-drawn farm equipment

Overview

The Frontier Homestead State Park Museum tells the history of the development of Iron County from the mid-19th century. Exhibits and information covers the Mormon pioneers, the story of mining in the area and the processing of iron.

Museum exhibits include horse-drawn vehicles, Indian and pioneer artifacts and the original town bell in the iron and industry exhibit. Visitors can explore historic cabins, see horse-drawn farm equipment and learn about the pioneer way of life. As well as the permanent museum there are changing exhibits on different topics.

Location/Directions

635 North Main Street
Cedar City, UT 84721
Call: 435-586-9290

Hours/Seasons

September through May: 9am to 5pm Mon to Sat

June through August: 9am to 6pm, 7 days per week

Open all year except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

Fees/Cost

  • $4 admission per person
  • $75 Annual passes – available from the museum

More Info

The museum was known as the Iron Mission State Park Museum until 2009, when it was renamed Frontier Homestead Museum.