The best arts & culture spots in Salt Lake County

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

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Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

Arts & Culture

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center brings performances to Taylorsville with a 400-seat main stage, the Studio 5400 black box, and a lobby…

2525 Taylorsville Blvd (Taylorsville)

“Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center brings performances to Taylorsville with a 400-seat main stage, the Studio 5400 black box, and a lobby gallery showcasing selections from the Salt Lake County Visual Art Collection, including Danielle Roney’s Adagio. Ballet, concerts... check the calendar and make it a local night out.”

From the West Jordan newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Land Cruiser Heritage Museum

Arts & Culture

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 (Salt Lake City)

“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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Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

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

444 W 100 S (Salt Lake City)

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

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Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Arts & Culture

Utah Museum of Fine Arts brings global art together in thoughtful galleries, with current shows like Onishi Yasuaki: Stone on Boundary and…

410 Campus Center Dr (Salt Lake City)

“Utah Museum of Fine Arts brings global art together in thoughtful galleries, with current shows like Onishi Yasuaki: Stone on Boundary and For the Future illuminating how collections grow. Dip in for art that sparks conversations, plus programs like Art + Wellness: Yoga and UMFA in the Wild.”

From the Salt Lake City newsletter, August 26, 2026

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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 (Salt Lake City)

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

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Pioneer Memorial Museum

Arts & Culture

Rediscover Utah roots at Pioneer Memorial Museum, curated by the International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers. It’s stacked with…

300 N Main St (Salt Lake City)

“Rediscover Utah roots at Pioneer Memorial Museum, curated by the International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers.”

From the Salt Lake City newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Natural History Museum of Utah

Arts & Culture

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

301 Wakara Way (Salt Lake City)

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

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Unforgettable Coatings, Inc

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If your HOA buildings or storefronts are looking sun-faded, Unforgettable Coatings, Inc handles exterior repainting and commercial roof…

213 4860 S (Murray)

“If your HOA buildings or storefronts are looking sun-faded, Unforgettable Coatings, Inc handles exterior repainting and commercial roof coatings in Utah with skilled crews, EyeSite project tracking, and a no-nonsense 'two coats means two coats' promise.”

From the Millcreek newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Handcraft Revival

Arts & Culture

Handcraft Revival is a Salt Lake City folk school, handcraft café, and market teaching everything from botanical embroidery and indigo dye…

1365 S 1100 E (Salt Lake City)

“Handcraft Revival is a Salt Lake City folk school, handcraft café, and market teaching everything from botanical embroidery and indigo dye to stained glass and willow flowers, plus youth camps and community Folkcraft Socials.”

From the Salt Lake City newsletter, August 20, 2026

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