Located in downtown Salt Lake City on the University of Utah campus near Rice-Eccles Stadium, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) is an accredited state and university art institution housing a permanent collection of over 22,000 art objects across more than 20 galleries. When you visit the 70,000 square foot Marcia and John Price Museum Building, you will encounter 5,200 years of artistic creativity from around the globe. Works are displayed on a rotating basis, representing African, Oceanic and the New World, Asian, European, American, and Ancient and Classical World cultures.
As you explore, you can admire European masterworks by artists like Thomas Gainsborough and Auguste Rodin, American pieces by Thomas Cole and John Singer Sargent, plus modern works by Yayoi Kusama. The non-Western collections feature particular strength in art from India, Polynesia, and Mesoamerica. Beyond admiring the galleries, you can drop by the building's cafe and store or participate in interactive programming.
UMFA offers self-guided gallery visits, guided tours, lectures, films, painting classes, and hands-on studio art projects. Whether you are exploring global art history or taking part in family programs, this official state institution serves as an engaging center for art, culture, and education.
What to see at Utah Museum of Fine Arts
- More than 20 galleries displaying a rotating collection of over 22,000 art objects
- Diverse holdings representing 5,200 years of global artistic creativity
- European and American masterworks alongside art from India, Polynesia, and Mesoamerica
- On-site cafe and store inside the Marcia and John Price Museum Building
- Engaging activities including guided tours, films, lectures, and painting classes
Visiting tips
Visit on the third Saturday of the month if you want to participate in special family studio art activities.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Third Saturday of the month
How to get there & what’s nearby
Utah Museum of Fine Arts is easy to reach on Salt Lake City’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Church History Museum and Hogle Zoo. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Salt Lake City travel guide.
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