Murray Museum

The Murray Museum helps to document, preserve, study, and interpret the history of Murray and is overseen by the Cultural Arts Division. Visit the Museum to learn all about Murray history and connect with your community.

The Museum's regular hours will be:

Monday and Wednesday: 9am - 5pm

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9am - 1pm 

Grand Opening Annoucement

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 2nd to celebrate our Grand Opening. 

The Museum is located in the historic Cahoon Mansion at 4872 S. Poplar Street. Across the street from Murray City Hall.

NOTICE: Some of these pages are currently being updated, so you may experience issues or outdated information. Thank you for your patience while we update them! 


Programs Offered at this time:

Downtown
Murray's Historic Downtown Virtual Tour
Online Tour - Click HERE to begin!


Photo of magnifying glass over the word "research" Opens in new windowResearch Inquiry Requests
If you are looking for research material, please fill out and email our Inquiry Form to rcoates@murray.utah.gov . You may also leave a message at (801) 264-2589.


Collecting Collections  

Photo of letters bundled and calligraphy pen Opens in new windowService Members of Murray City
We are collecting stories of Murray Military Service Members, in the form of letters, journals, oral histories, and photographs, to preserve and honor their memories. If you would like to contribute to this collection, please contact Murray City Museum at (801) 264-2589 or email rcoates@murray.utah.gov 

Murray History & Preservation

Black and White photo of Murray State Street Opens in new windowOverview of History Preservation in Murray
Murray's record of historic preservation began in the 1970's.
Read our Overview HERE!

Spanish Translation of Overview


Murray City Cultural Arts is funded in part by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, & Parks, Now Playing Utah, Utah Division of Arts and Museums, the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for Humanities, and Utah Humanities.

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  1. Rowan Coates

    Cultural Arts Manager

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