Do you love dinosaurs, rock art and science in general but have limited free time to
explore these interests during the work week? The Utah State University Eastern
Prehistoric Museum is thrilled to announce new extended hours designed to provide greater access to our community and travelling visitors. Building on our move to Thursday evening hours in June 2021, the museum is now open all seven days of the week and evenings until 7 pm three days a week! Starting in February, the museum will remain open to the public until 7 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and on Sundays between 9 am and 5 pm. So come on out to downtown Price and enjoy the museum before or after a great meal at one of our neighboring restaurants.
The Prehistoric Museum is located at 155 East Main Street, Price, Utah. The museum features fossils and artifacts from Utah. General admission rates apply. The museum is now open to the public during the following hours:
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission:
Adults (13 and older) - $6.00
Seniors (65 and older) - $5.00
Children (2-12) - $3.00
Children under 2 - Free
USU Students - Free
USU Faculty & Staff (with current ID) - Free
Museum Members (with current membership) - Free
Contact:
Tim Riley
Director and Curator of Archaeology
USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum
(435) 613-5290
tim.riley@usu.edu
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The class of 2022 consists of 529 individuals earning 67 associate, 304 bachelor’s, 154 master’s, 12 doctorate degrees and 15 certificates. Along with USU Salt Lake, the Wasatch Region includes USU Heber, Park City and Orem Statewide Campuses.
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Gary Straquadine, associate vice president for technical education at Utah State University Eastern, retires with 84 graduate students, five campuses, 11 monasteries, four marathons short of 100, and the date Sept. 26, 2005, as a beacon on his life map.
