Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Museum exhibiting fine art, artifacts and archeological finds, plus holding classes.
What People Are Saying
Visitors say this museum features a diverse and impressive collection of art, including Native American, European, and contemporary works, displayed in a thoughtfully laid out space. They also highlight the reasonable admission prices, with free days and student discounts, and appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. Others mention the lovely cafe and gift shop, as well as the engaging art workshops and events.
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Seriously underrated. The collection here is legitimately impressive — strong holdings in Native American art, European masters, contemporary work, and Utah landscapes. The Marcia and John Price Museum Building is beautiful. Free for University of Utah students and faculty but affordable for everyone. Rotating exhibitions are consistently excellent. The cafe has nice mountain views. Rarely crowded, which means you can actually spend time with the art.
I enjoyed very much. They have a good variety of art, from different eras and cultures.
Luckily my group got there on a free day! It was a fun visit with lots of interesting exhibits. My favorite were the oil paintings and the sculptures and artwork from ancient cultures. Awesome stuff!
An excellent and widely varied art museum that has a little bit of everything, with lots of modern/contemporary art, plus ancient and global societies art as well. I felt like this museum was more than worth the admission price, with some unique art and artifacts that would put the big city museums to shame. Some of the best Hindu statues I’ve seen anywhere and the Mexico room was stunning with its mural. The cafe inside offers enormous portions for such a fair price too!
We were looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon, and this was the perfect way to spend a couple of hours. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. The space was lively yet thoughtful, with families introducing children to art in an engaging way. As a big fan of Monet, I was happy to see pieces inspired by his work, capturing that soft, pastel, atmospheric beauty he was known for. The contemporary pieces also stood out, especially the interactive candy-wrapped installation—taking a piece was a unique and exciting experience. The American art collection was fascinating, with detailed descriptions providing insight into the dates, techniques, and materials used. The museum does a great job of enhancing the experience with QR codes on the walls, linking visitors to additional information about the pieces as they walk through. The setting itself is stunning—beautiful rooms with high ceilings and large windows offering views of the mountains surrounding the university. The diverse exhibits, including Egyptian, Pacific Asian, and Himalayan sections, were thoughtfully arranged, making the space easy to navigate. To top it all off, there’s even a small coffee shop area with tables inside and out, perfect for continuing the conversation about the exhibits with friends or loved ones. I can easily see this as a great date option for an afternoon—relaxed, engaging, and with plenty to talk about. Overall, a beautifully curated museum in a breathtaking location—well worth a visit.
