Discover the pioneer and early industrial history of Cedar City, Iron County and southwest Utah through an extensive horse-drawn wagon collection, historic buildings, Native Heritage exhibit, sawmill and replica blast furnace. Enjoy many hands-on activities and interpretive programs throughout the year, including Sheep-to-Shawl, Iron Mission Days and festive seasonal events throughout the year.
History
Frontier Homestead State Park Museum tells the story of development in Iron County when in the 1850’s, 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 Cedar City’s oldest remaining brick home, the Hunter House.
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Summer Hours (April – September):
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Winter Hours (October – March):
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
Phone: 435-586-9290 Fax: 435-865-6830
Email: [email protected]
Management
Park Manager: Michael Stewart
Activities
Museum
Picnicking
Self-Guided Tours
Amenities
Drinking Water
Picnic tables
Rentable Venues
Restrooms
Visitor Center
Park Gallery
Map
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Events
Museum Exhibits
Visit Frontier Homestead and experience living in a pioneer cabin, printing on a 19th-century press, and rug weaving on a 100-year-old loom. Step back in time and experience the outdoor collection of horse-drawn farm equipment and wagons. Binders, mowers, reapers, scrapers, plows and manure spreaders are all on display, as well as early hay balers, a well drill and a rare snow “tank.”
Anchoring the museum’s backyard is a series of historic structures including the historic Hunter House – Cedar City’s oldest remaining home, and the George Wood cabin – the fifth oldest structure still standing in Utah.
For the more adventurous: Travel 20 miles west of Cedar City and enjoy the authentic ruins of a 19th-century iron foundry and newly created nature trail, but be sure to call or stop by our front desk for directions.
Your audio tour begins here: Our audio tour provides park visitors significantly more information about artifacts and exhibits. With almost 60 stops, you’ll enjoy little-known historic tidbits and personal reflections of yesteryear.
