Welcome to the

John Wesley Powell

River History Museum

Home of the River Runners Hall of Fame

Situated on the banks of the wild and scenic Green River, the museum explores the history of the Colorado River system

Learn about the expeditions of John Wesley Powell, explore regional paleontology and geology, view historic watercraft, and take a walk through the River Runners Hall of Fame to learn about the history of river running on the Green and Colorado Rivers

Current Exhibition

Glen Canyon Exposed: Now and Then

A New Photographic and Film Exhibition by Dawn Kish and Tad Nichols

April 26, 2025 – April 25, 2026 

 

Glen Canyon Exposed: Now and Then is a landmark photographic and film exhibit by celebrated artists Dawn Kish and Tad Nichols. This unique showcase presents two perspectives of Glen Canyon: Nichols’ iconic 1950s images, captured before the construction of Glen Canyon Dam, and Kish’s contemporary photographs and documentary film, chronicling the canyon’s stunning reemergence as water levels recede.

Hours

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

Admission

Adults (18+)

Seniors (62+)

Children (7-17)

Family

$8

$6

$3

$25

 

Free admission for children under 7, 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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