Welcome to the

John Wesley Powell

River History Museum

Photo courtesy of Lance Robbins.

Photo courtesy of the Jana and Ron Smith Collection.

CURRENT EXHIBITION

Glen Canyon:

A River Guide Remembers

Exhibit open through June 1, 2024.

Experience the simplicity and richness of a river trip through the Glen Canyon of the 1950s, with iconic Utah outfitter, Ken Sleight, as your guide. 

Upcoming Events

Green River Rocks

April 5-7, 2024
John Wesley Powell River History Museum

The 6th annual Green River Rocks festival is free, open to the public, and features expert-led natural history field trips, rock and mineral vendors, educational activities, and fun for the whole family! 

Visit GreenRiverRocks.com for more information.

Howling for Glen Canyon

May 10-11, 2024

Embark on a journey through Glen Canyon full of vibrant storytelling, art, photography, film, and live musical performances!

Crossroads: Change in Rural America

Exhibition opening June 2, 2024

Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” an exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS), takes a broad look at the characteristics of rural America.

More information coming soon.

Hours

Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Admission

Adults 

Seniors (60+)

Children (5-12)

Family

$7

$6

$2

$15

Free admission for children under 5, museum members, and Green River residents.

Contact

1765 E Main Street
PO Box 387
Green River, UT 84525

(435) 564-3427
museum@greenriverutah.com

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