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Highest-rated museums in Utah by visitors

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Museums are popular tourist attractions because they provide fun ways to learn about history, science, and culture. As stewards of our civilization, they collect and exhibit items of significant importance, typically based around a theme, topic, or place. Many cover areas like art, natural history, or science, but some museums dedicate themselves to highly specific topics like mustard, play, hot air balloons, and even funeral history. Ultimately, museums present a window into different eras of society so people can learn about the past.

Collecting, preserving, and displaying items is not a new idea. The world's first museum dates to about 530 B.C., a project of Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna, a Babylonian who had a collection of Mesopotamian artifacts. The oldest public museums still in existence are the Capitoline Museums in Rome, a collection of art and archeology museums started in 1471. America's oldest museum predates our country's founding. The Charleston Museum, a preservation of South Carolinian Lowcountry history, opened in 1773.

Museums are important not just because they preserve important elements of our history and culture but also because they can improve our well-being. Naturally, museums promote education and learning and can also bring joy. Researchers studying art museums found that they can reduce depression and increase people's sense of belonging. Quiet museum environments allow people to slow down and relax, and looking at exhibits can reduce stress. Museums also foster community by hosting events, activities, and tours that encourage social interaction.

No wonder they attract nearly 900 million visits a year.

With over 30,000 museums in the country to choose from, there's something for everyone. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated museums in Utah on Tripadvisor as of Aug. 11, 2025. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see what museums are in your own home state.

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#30. Brigham Young University Museum of Art

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#30. Brigham Young University Museum of Art

- Rating: 4.6/5 (155 reviews)
- City: Provo
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#29. Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

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#29. Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

- Rating: 4.1/5 (158 reviews)
- City: Salt Lake City
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#28. Pioneer Memorial Museum

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#28. Pioneer Memorial Museum

- Rating: 4.4/5 (161 reviews)
- City: Salt Lake City
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#23. Frontier Homestead State Park Museum

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#23. Frontier Homestead State Park Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (200 reviews)
- City: Cedar City
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#20. The Leonardo Museum of Creativity and Innovation

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#20. The Leonardo Museum of Creativity and Innovation

- Rating: 3.8/5 (257 reviews)
- City: Salt Lake City
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#17. Joseph Smith Memorial Building

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#17. Joseph Smith Memorial Building

- Rating: 4.6/5 (676 reviews)
- City: Salt Lake City
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#14. Wheeler Historic Farm

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#14. Wheeler Historic Farm

- Rating: 4.4/5 (212 reviews)
- City: Salt Lake City
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#12. Utah Field House Of Natural History State Park Museum

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#12. Utah Field House Of Natural History State Park Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (426 reviews)
- City: Vernal
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#10. St. George Children's Museum

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#10. St. George Children's Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (194 reviews)
- City: St George
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#9. Church History Museum

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#9. Church History Museum

- Rating: 4.6/5 (367 reviews)
- City: Salt Lake City
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#5. Land Cruiser Heritage Museum

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#5. Land Cruiser Heritage Museum

- Rating: 4.9/5 (95 reviews)
- City: Salt Lake City
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#1. Natural History Museum of Utah

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#1. Natural History Museum of Utah

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,598 reviews)
- City: Salt Lake City
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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