Free Museums in South Jordan

"Devote the rest of the afternoon to Salt Lake’s architecturally striking Natural History Museum of Utah, right next door. Wholly absorbing exhibits skip from the Utah’s Native American inhabitants to the state's biological diversity, geology and prehistory, with hands-on displays that educate learners about the formation of sand dunes and how to construct earthquake-proof buildings. Utah is a paleontologist's playground so it stands to reason that the museum’s showstoppers are its fossils and dinosaurs, including the world’s only stash of 14 Ceratopsian (horned) dinosaur skulls. Watch scientists in action by peeking through the windows of the Palaeontology Preparation Lab."

"The Natural History Museum over on the University of Utah’s campus is cool. This is the Place Heritage Park can also be fun if you are interested in pioneer heritage and seeing what it was like to live as an earlier settler in the 1800’s."

"One of the most spectacular natural history museums you will find, this building grabs you from the moment you see its copper-and-granite…"

"Clark Planetarium is Salt Lake City's new planetarium building, opened to the public in 2003 to replace the city's historic Hansen Planetarium. The downtown planetarium facility showcases the nation's first pitless digital planetarium dome and offers 190 seats with individual interactive console controls, along with a certified IMAX large-screen theater showcasing nature and science films. Though planetarium and IMAX showings require a ticketed upcharge, visitors can explore the planetarium's museum for free, which offers three levels of exhibits dedicated to the earth, the solar system, and deep space."

"Original photograph Mike Murray, composited with public domain nebula from NASA. The Clark Planetarium is a wonderful and fun educational location that is among the best things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over 10,000 square feet of ground throughout the spot offer countless multidimensional exhibits and lots of activities to take part in."

"The star shows and IMAX theater at the Clark Planetarium aren't free, but the planetarium does have a number of free exhibits that are interesting and worth a look, especially if you're in the area."

"Discovery Gateway: The Children’s Museum of Utah stretches over 60,000 square feet and is a discovery center that is dedicated to interactive learning when it comes to all things science related. If you are traveling with a family then this makes a great rainy day activity, and you can get hands on with a range of different galleries that will help you to better understand science and the way the world works."

"Is there any better way to explore Salt Lake City with kids than at a children’s museum?. Discovery Gateway in the Gateway shopping and entertainment complex downtown offers more than 60,000 square feet of fun with tons of Salt Lake City activities for kids. The entire museum is designed specifically for kids with hands-on exhibits, activities, and play areas that encourage problem-solving and collaboration."

"Housing a collection that includes 18,000 pieces and approximately 4,000 years' worth of artwork, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts contains numerous globally and locally relevant exhibits at any given time. In 2001, the museum relocated to the brand-new Marcia and John Price Museum Building, giving it 74,000 square feet of space in which to operate. Here you'll see paintings, photographs, and sculptures by contemporary local artists, as well as that by people long deceased, and from the other side of the world."

"If you are interested in culture and the arts then the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is the place to come and indulge your passion. The building is part of the campus of the University of Utah and as such is both a state and university museum. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts first opened in the 1950s and you will find more than 20 different galleries here with both static and rotating exhibits."

"Located at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, this is the largest art museum in the Intermountain West. Its collection includes more than 21,000 works of art: paintings, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and works on paper, from across the globe."

"Set just a short distance from the city center is the Kimball Art Center which hosts exhibitions, artworks, and educational events. Since being founded in 1976 in a local garage, it has expanded to include numerous galleries. As well as exhibiting excellent artworks by local artists, it displays delightful paintings, pictures and sculptures by internationally-acclaimed artists."

"According to the gallery’s owner, “J GO Gallery is Park City’s most vibrant gallery and is based on a different model than most. We utilize the gallery space for all kinds of creative community events including intimate concerts, comedy shows, wine classes, yoga classes, ballet rehearsals and private events. And there is a coffee and dessert shop in here."

"The energy and scene inside Butcher’s Chop House & Bar (751 Main St, 435.647.0040) are both classic steak house. Start with cocktails and share an order of Monterey Bleu Cheese Chips at the bar, where communal tables encourage mingling. Migrate to the slightly quieter dining room for a juicy steak, daily fish special, or the ever-popular Chicken-Fried Chicken. After dinner, head around the corner for an hour of mine-themed brainteasers and collaborative problem solving at the Escape Room Park City(136 Heber Ave, 435.604.0556)."

"$$$ A solid restaurant choice for steak and seafood, with a very comfortable bar. Casual enough for anyone, yet slightly sophisticated. Located at the base of Park City Mountain’s Town Lift."

"Located just downtown of Salt Lake City, Whiskey Street Cocktails & Dining is one of those places that you can call “the true vintage bar”. If you’re someone who loves the old-style looking bar with a blend of modern design, this place is the right one for you. Not only does the place famous for its alcoholic beverages, but also the food."

"For food and drinks near downtown, check out Whiskey Street (21+), Red Iguana (killer classic margs and amazing mole), or Spitz (delicious donor kabobs). If you have a full day, Kristen has also written posts about some cool outdoor spots near Salt Lake, such as Diamond Fork Hot Springs and Red Pine Lake."

"Brigham Young nicknamed this stretch “Whiskey Street” for the numerous bars and a liquor store in the area. (It became Main Street in 1906.) Whiskey Street Cocktails & Dining keeps that legacy going strong with a 2,200-plus collection of spirits, 400 of which are whiskeys."

"Another business that offers a drive thru – can you tell what’s important to me in life yet?. Sugar House BBQ are open seven days a week, deliver through GrubHub, operate a drive thru and their food is always perfect to go. I mean who doesn’t want a plate of smoked meats on hand at all times?"