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Pioneer Museum & Village
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
Location: North Park at 500 North 500 West
Museum Hours: First Wednesday in April to last Wednesday in October, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. The library is open the last two Wednesdays of April, May, September and October. June - August the library is open every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Special arrangements can be made for group tours by calling 801-852-6609.
Fee: There is no charge to visit the museum; however, donations to help maintain the displays are welcomed.
Museum artifacts include furniture, clothing, decorations, tools, guns, and other items used by Utah Pioneer prior to 1900. Most were donated by Utah County families. We also have a large collection of photographs and histories of early Pioneers of which copies can be obtained. The museum has 13 original paintings of Provo Artist Samuel Jepperson, including the two Provo Forts, Fort Utah and Fort Provo. Prints of one of his paintings are available in our gift shop, the original is currently hanging in the Provo City Mayors office. The museum is proud to have in its collections the doll collection that belonged to Cleo Heavener Pierce.
Sons of Utah Pioneers Village
Step back in history at the Pioneer Village. Get a glimpse of what life was like before our modern conveniences. The village features pioneer buildings and furnishings, wagons, farm implements, and a blacksmith shop. Special features include an ox lift (used for shoeing oxen), a restored covered wagon and a cabin built in 1853.
Village Hours: Summer hours, beginning May 31st, are Monday 5-8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome. Special group appointments are available by calling 801-377-8294 or 801-375-9299.
Fee: There is no charge to visit the village; however, donations to help with restoration and maintenance are welcomed.
Mark your calendar for our Summer Special Events:
Pioneer Craft Fair: June 11th
Pioneer Day: July 23rd
More information available at a later date, or call the above numbers.

