Pioneer Memorial Museum
Pioneer Memorial Museum
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Museum containing memorabilia from the age of the American pioneers.
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TheLeongOhana
United States7,497 contributions
Dec 2019
The main building was filled with household, weapons, dolls, clothing and other items acquired by the museum or on loan from families. On each floor, I liked that they setup a number of small rooms with period furnishings and personal effects to replicate that pioneer life setting. However, after walking through each floor the displays got a bit repetitive and easy to gloss over just due to the sheer number of items on display.
Look for the display on the Deseret alphabet, which was Brigham Young’s attempt to develop a common language for immigrants to Utah, and something a bit more unusual, a two headed lamb.
The annex for me was much more interesting. It was accessible through an Underground passage from the basement of the main building. Covered wagons, trolleys, and even a large iron smith were on display. The fully restored fire engine was the highlight in that building.
I think if they removed some of the items on display then I think it there would be better context, less overwhelming and would be more enjoyable.
Look for the display on the Deseret alphabet, which was Brigham Young’s attempt to develop a common language for immigrants to Utah, and something a bit more unusual, a two headed lamb.
The annex for me was much more interesting. It was accessible through an Underground passage from the basement of the main building. Covered wagons, trolleys, and even a large iron smith were on display. The fully restored fire engine was the highlight in that building.
I think if they removed some of the items on display then I think it there would be better context, less overwhelming and would be more enjoyable.
Written 19 January 2020
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Bellanca
Brigham City, UT528 contributions
Feb 2020
Six floors of more stuff than you can get your head around.Yes this is a museum. If you don't like museums, don't write a bad review,as that is a bad reflection on who you are. After six floors, you willl be worn out. There is something for everyone. It was so sad to see the pictures of the pioneer women. Those poor gals had a hard life, and it shows in their faces. Looking at what they had to work with tells the tale. Yet, the accomplishments they made are incredible. I suppose we should all spend a summer without electricity or air conditioning. Nearly everything they had was hand-made. Please take your spoiled daughter here and have her write a report on what she has versus what these people had. Yet, we never heard a word about getting a handout from the government.
Written 28 February 2020
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kmk2001
Freeport, FL117 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
This museum is quite interesting and had so much more in it than we anticipated. There are several stories and everywhere you turn there is another room to explore. I read one negative review here and after seeing the museum myself I'm baffled by the negative comments about items not being identified or labeled ! On the contrary this just isnt so. I especially liked all the beautiful handiwork of the pioneer era women. Wow! There is something here for everyone who has an appreciation of history. I'm amazed there is no admission fee! I know we will return to this wonderful museum.
Written 14 September 2021
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Alex .
Nashville, TN161 contributions
Oct 2021
I wanted to like this, especially the quilts and other textiles, but there's no rhyme or reason to the layout of this building. There's also very little in the way of descriptions and NO storytelling. It's just a building with a ton - I mean a TON - of old stuff. It was neat, but you'd need 4+ hours to truly look at everything, and you wouldn't even know why it was significant. If they want this to be a true museum that attracts visitors, they should be more mindful of their displays and consider rotating their collections instead of just having everything out. The 3rd floor also has a automatic light in the doll section... creepy. I understand the place is free, but still.
If you want history, go to the This is the Place park or Temple Square.
If you want history, go to the This is the Place park or Temple Square.
Written 1 August 2022
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KLHelton
6 contributions
Aug 2021
There was no story - it was a collections of thousands of items, but no story of the significance/meaning of any of it. Very disappointing. I was hoping to learn more about how the pioneers traveled to Utah, their hardships, successes, etc. Instead this was a huge collection of stuff organized by type of item - dishes, linens, etc. The best part was the easy street parking. Might be ok for little kids, plenty of interesting objects to look at.
Written 12 August 2021
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dfb260
Staunton, VA486 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
An unusual, free museum with displays of some interesting items mostly related to the Utah pioneers of the 1800s. I feel that most of the donated items are there based on unauthenticated “family lore”, which is probably only somewhat accurate. In my opinion, there are some inappropriate displays of donated items such as 20th century Hummel figurines and a lady’s collection of pitchers. There is a prominent display of a Native American headdress of eagle feathers, attributed to the Cherokees; however, to my knowledge, the eastern woodland indigenous people never wore such long headdresses. This makes we question the information (family lore) provided about the items on display. Nevertheless, there are lots of interesting items and curiosities and the museum is worth some time. There are hundreds of photos of early LDS settlers. This museum is really a tribute to the early Mormon settlers.
Written 28 September 2023
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kevan j
Norman, OK1,503 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a magnificent museum! Thousands of pieces...we especially enjoyed the paintings, the photos, and all the personal items from well-known historical Mormon personalities. Be sure to check out the paintings on the wall in the seminar room. Also, be sure to check out the drawings and pictures of the prophets in the administrative office. It's all free and the folks are very nice. Note: This museum is NOT for everyone...If local Mormon history is not fascinating to you, or if you don't have ties to Utah, you might find it pretty dry. We really enjoyed it.
Written 8 October 2023
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York4,403 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
I walked up the hill from Temple Square to the Pioneer Memorial Museum. This large museum focuses on the pioneers who came to Utah from 1847 to 1869. They have many display cases with portraits of the pioneers above them. There are numerous exhibits on different aspects of life in the Utah Territory. The carriage house features historic vehicles, including the Council Wagon used by Brigham Young on entering the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. There is a lot to see in this excellent museum, especially if you are interested in history.
Written 5 July 2024
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kat9951
29 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
This museum just has so many cool items. I spent a couple of hours but feel I needed longer to really take it in. There is so much information to absorb and I do feel that improved labelling would be a cheap easy way to improve the experience. It was also a shame we couldn't take pictures. i would find it hard to explain or recall what I had seen. I totally understand that flash photography could affect some artefacts but there's a lot that wouldn't be affected and just having a photo of some of the information about artefacts or a pamphlet with photos of the larger exhibits would have been really helpful and a great memento. Thanks for your hard work
Written 24 February 2020
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youngarmywife
282 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
Huge collection of anything left behind by the original Latter Day Saints who came to the area. According to their beliefs, these pioneers are all saints and their artifacts are preserved here. It was more than a little creepy, this is were I would go for Halloween to get a scare! Very friendly staff who will tell you everything.
Written 24 August 2013
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