Iron Mission State Park Museum
Iron Mission State Park Museum tells the story of development in Iron County when in the 1850s, Brigham Young sent Mormon missionaries here to mine and process iron. Museum displays include horse-drawn vehicles used from 1850 to 1920 and a collection of pioneer artifacts. An iron industry exhibit features the only known remaining artifact from the original foundry - the town bell.
In addition to the permanent collections, changing special exhibits highlight artists from the local region, as well as rarely seen artifacts from the museum's collections. Other items of interest include several historic cabins, a large collection of horse-drawn farm equipment, and a replicated pioneer household.
Day Visits: $3 per person. $75 annual passes are available at the museum.
Museum Hours: Summer 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week / Winter 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Location: Iron Mission State Park Museum is located within the city limits of Cedar City, Utah.
Park Information
- The Museum
- Collections
- Activities and Events
- Area Information
- Junior Ranger
- Park Rules
- Pottery Exhibit
Contact_Us
Iron Mission State Park Museum
635 North Main Street
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9290
parkcomment@utah.gov