Utah Museum of Fine Arts - Salt Lake City - A Fine Arts museum displaying works from a variety of cultures

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts was established in 1951 and is located on the campus of the University of Utah, in the Marcia & John Price Museum Building. This museum is both a University, as well as the state art museum, displaying its large array of collections on a rotating basis.

This museum offers over 20 galleries and features more than 17,000 works of art as part of their permanent collection. These works of art represent a wide variety of cultures, including Native American, African, Asian, European, Oceanic, as well as the Ancient and Classical World.

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts changes their displays on a routine basis, approximately every one to two months. This practice enables each visit to the museum to be unique and educational.

Some exhibits that have been featured by the museum include, Cinderella: Masks, Magic and Mirrors, which went on display in 2007. This collection explored the elements of the Cinderella story and included art from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

Picturing the West: Masterworks of 19th Century Landscape Photography was another exhibit that went on display in 2007, featuring 32 landscape photographs of the American West landscape from the 19th century.

In addition to its many exhibits, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts offers programs that are oriented for adults, as well as family and children. Some of the activities offered by this museum include hands-on art projects, as well as lectures and films. For families there is the studio arts program which is held every third Saturday of the month, and in the summer the museum features classes for children where history and art are combined to offer an inspirational and educational experience.

Aside from these programs, the museum also offers classes that parents can participate in with their children that are between the ages of 2 - 5; these classes feature both art and sculpturing.

There is something for people of all ages to enjoy at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. You can choose a guided tour of the exhibits, or explore the many works of art on your own; additionally, located within the museum are a gift shop, and a cafy.

The building housing the museum is also available to rent for events such as weddings, parties, and private performances. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is open Tuesday through Sunday, and is closed on Mondays, as well as major holidays.