A nice, small museum that appears to still be under construction in certain parts. True to its name, it focuses primarily on the exploratory voyage of John Wesley Powell, a civil war veteran with a dream of charting the Colorado River past its known path. He took a crew of men and boated downriver, discovering all the way to the Grand Canyon and beyond. The museum covers this journey with a multitude of exhibits as well as a short film that the staff very kindly played for me in a theater upon request. There are some other exhibits detailing historical and geological facts about the surrounding region, and even an intriguing dinosaur section with actual skeletal specimens on display. While I wasn't a big fan of the $6 per adult entry fee, I can understand the need for funds considering it's a small museum in a small town that probably doesn't get a lot of visitors (during the entire hour and a half I was there, I was literally the only guest). All in all, it's worth a visit, especially if you have kids who enjoy learning.
Well designed museum. Extensive history display on exploration of the river. Large gift shop. Outdoor restrooms.
Very Informative about local area. Wonderful movie about the exploration of the Green and Colorado Rivers. Friendly people. Well stocked Gift Store
Very interesting, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Place is very well taken care of.
My kids really loved it (4 & 6) and the staff were very nice. It is very small though so don't expect to spend hours there.
John Wesley Powell River History Museum is a US Museum based in Green River, Utah. John Wesley Powell River History Museum is located at 1765 Main St, Green River, UT 84525, USA.
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