The Park City museum is located in the City Hall, built in 1885 and has a number of interesting exhibits that give a glimpse of Park City's skiing and mining history. There are underground ski lifts, stagecoaches and mining exhibits on display.
With the discovery of Silver in the mountains in 1868, mining grew to be a major activity in the region. There was a huge influx of miners from outside in search of fortune. It became the backbone of the economy. There were as many as 300 mines in and around Park City. The museum has a model of the Silver King Mine, the most famous mine in the area.
Skiing started as a recreational activity in Park City and was brought by Scandinavian miners. After the decline of mining, skiing became the back bone of the economy. The museum has on display, a car of an underground ski lift that was the first to be made.
To get a feel of what it must have been like to live in Park City, there is a Stagecoach on display. You can also visit the exhibit 'Tent to Township' and the Territorial Jail.
The museum has a number of educational programs for individuals, children and families. There is also history library attached to the museum.
You can take a self-guided tour of the museum with the help of tour brochures. There is a gift shop from where you can buy books on the history of Utah,
Christmas ornament, historic photographs and t-shirts. There are also memberships available.
