PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

The Pony Express National Museum and Archives in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a museum dedicated to the study and preservation of the history of the Pony Express. The museum is located in the Historic Union Pacific Depot, which was the headquarters of the Pony Express in the mid-1800s. The museum houses a wide variety of artifacts and documents related to the Pony Express, including original mail sacks, uniforms, equipment, and photographs. The museum also holds a large collection of artifacts from the early days of the Pony Express, including stagecoaches, station houses, and even a replica of the original Pony Express Station in Salt Lake City. The museum also has an extensive library and archives, containing books, photographs, and other historical documents related to the Pony Express.

Visitors to the museum can explore the museum's collection and learn about the history of the Pony Express. The museum offers a variety of educational programs and activities, including lectures, tours, and activities for children. The museum also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as the annual Pony Express Reenactment, which takes place every summer. The museum is open year-round, and admission is free.

PONY EXPRESS NATIONAL MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SALT LAKE CITY UT. US MID #8404900250

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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2327 LOGAN WAY
SALT LAKE CITY
UT
84108-2736

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