Outlaw Days: An Evening with Butch Cassidy
John Wesley Powell River History Museum Green River, UT, United StatesImmerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience with Neal Ekker as he weaves together regional history and the life events of Butch Cassidy to imagine an encounter with the legendary outlaw in 1897 Green River.
Grains for Good Fundraiser at Trail Life Brewing in Grand Junction, CO
Didn't get a river permit this year? Come drown your sorrows with fellow river runners at Trail Life Brewery in Grand Junction, CO! A portion of beer sales for the night will be donated to the museum.
Astronomy Family Night at the Museum
John Wesley Powell River History Museum Green River, UT, United StatesJoin museum and Green River State Park staff for this family-friendly event exploring the night sky! Come look through a telescope and participate in a fun, hands-on craft activity. Admission to the event is FREE!
Green River High School Photography Exhibit
John Wesley Powell River History Museum Green River, UT, United StatesJoin the museum and Green River High School for a special exhibit showcasing unique works developed by students in Mr. Tony Herrera's photography class. Meet with students and their families on Saturday, March 15 at 6pm for a special opening event.
2025 Green River Rocks
John Wesley Powell River History Museum Green River, UT, United StatesJoin us for Epicenter's weekend-long festival celebrating the geology, paleontology, and more in Southeastern Utah held annually in Green River, Utah, since 2017. Visit the pop-up market featuring educational and booths and vendors, attend a lecture at the museum, and participate in one of the many field trips!
“Glen Canyon Exposed” Exhibit Opens
John Wesley Powell River History Museum Green River, UT, United StatesGlen 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 […]
Junior River Runners: Digging into Botany
John Wesley Powell River History Museum Green River, UT, United StatesJoin us every Tuesday from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm for free drop-in summer activities for kids ages 5-12! Each session will include an interactive story time or lesson followed by fun hands-on activities. Snacks to-go will be provided by the Green River Prevention Coalition. Week 1: Digging into Botany Week 2: Archaeology Day Week […]
Corn Husk Doll Living Folk Arts Workshop with Amy Riggs
John Wesley Powell River History Museum Green River, UT, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, June 21 at 2pm for a FREE corn husk doll workshop with teaching artist Amy Riggs! This event is part of the Utah Division of Arts and Museum's Living Folk Arts for Kids and Adults program, which allows interested learners in schools, arts and community organizations, and museums to actively learn […]
Junior River Runners: Archaeology Day
John Wesley Powell River History Museum Green River, UT, United StatesJoin us every Tuesday from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm for free drop-in summer activities for kids ages 5-12! Each session will include an interactive story time or lesson followed by fun hands-on activities. Snacks to-go will be provided by the Green River Prevention Coalition. Week 1: Digging into Botany Week 2: Archaeology Day Week […]