The best arts & culture spots in Salt Lake City

7 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Upscale performing arts theater hosting ballets and recitals in a building with well-regarded views.

2525 Taylorsville Blvd (Taylorsville)

Upscale performing arts theater hosting ballets and recitals in a building with well-regarded views.

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When you need a jolt of 'Cruiser magic' this week, the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum lines up 55, 60, 70 and 100/200 series icons, oddballs…

476 W 600 N

When you need a jolt of 'Cruiser magic' this week, the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum lines up 55, 60, 70 and 100/200 series icons, oddballs like a vintage fire truck, plus Prados and engine displays that scratch both the nostalgia and tinkering itch.

From the Millcreek newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & workshops, plus a terrace with a real helicopter.

444 W 100 S

Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & workshops, plus a terrace with a real helicopter.

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Modern venue with many galleries & a diverse collection spanning 5,000 years of global visual art.

410 Campus Center Dr

Modern venue with many galleries & a diverse collection spanning 5,000 years of global visual art.

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Clark Planetarium

Arts & Culture

State-of-the-art venue featuring 3-D IMAX films, laser light shows & exhibits about space & science.

110 400 W

State-of-the-art venue featuring 3-D IMAX films, laser light shows & exhibits about space & science.

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Massive manor housing paintings, photos, manuscripts & memorabilia from Utah's earliest founders.

300 N Main St

Massive manor housing paintings, photos, manuscripts & memorabilia from Utah's earliest founders.

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Modern venue with 10 galleries exploring earth science & Utah’s native cultures in a scenic locale.

301 Wakara Way

Modern venue with 10 galleries exploring earth science & Utah’s native cultures in a scenic locale.

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