Learn how the silver mining town became a premier skiing destination. Silver mining was a tough way to make a living and the museum does an excellent job of showing life back in the day with a variety of exhibits. The basement includes a jail...More

This museum on the main street presents unusual information about the mining history of the town with a 30 foot (?) model of a working mine. Great way to understand the "how" of a precious metal mine. Almost amazing was the former mine car that...More

This simple museum on Main Street is a Park City must! It can be done in 60-90 minutes and is such a wonderful set up of the highlights of Park City history. The kids can play on the interactive features and don't miss the old...More

Small museum that provides an interesting history of Park City and the surrounding area, from the finding of silver in the 1860s to the re-invention as a world-class ski destination. Exhibits are creatively done and provide great information by murals, films, and 3-D exhibits.

Small but Casual & informative museum that provides history and insight into Park City. Emphasis on importance & impact of mining, especially for silver. Exhibits are well done and interactive for 12+ age groups. Plan on spending at least an hour. The old jail is...More

Visited here while in downtown Park City. Very nice interpretive museum with many artifacts and a wealth of information. Came away with a better understanding of the town’s historical beginnings and transformation from a mining town to a Winter Sports destination. I would highly recommend...More

My husband fell and broke his clavicle on our second day skiing in Park City, so we needed to fill up our days with non-skiing activities. I am so gald we were able to go to the museum as I don't know we would have...More