We are a Blue Star Museum! Our museum is proud to be part of Blue Star Museums, a national appreciation program to thank our military families for their service and share with them America’s cultural treasures. We are proud to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. The 2026 program runs from Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.

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

Discover the adventures of John Wesley Powell, delve into local paleontology and geology, admire historic watercraft, and stroll through the River Runners Hall of Fame to uncover the rich 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 – August 29, 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

Last admission sold at 4pm

Store closes at 4:30pm

Admission

Adults (18+)

Seniors (62+)

Children (7-17)

Family

$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