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John Wesley Powell River History Museum

Contains a wealth of information about the first exploration and later use of the Green and Colorado Rivers.

Green River, Utah

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River paintings.   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Boater history.   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Statue of boaters.   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Riverboat replica.   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Powell boat replica   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Historic boat designs   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Picnic area   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
John Wesley Powell   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Environmental info   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Dino display   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Painting of portage   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Free outdoor info   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Improved design   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Dinosaur display   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Improved boat design   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
The Expedition starts   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Powell climbing   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
The Major and his River crew   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Galloway boat   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Nat Galloway   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Etched relief outside   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Dino display   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Hall of Fame   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
The Expedition Ends- 3 lost   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
River walk   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Free outdoor info 2   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
The No name capsizes   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
statue   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
fees   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
Hall of Fame 2   Will Forsberg (Atlas Obscura User)
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This riverside museum is filled with the history of John Wesley Powell and his crew. Powell and his men were the first to take boats down the Green and Colorado Rivers charting maps and conducting scientific research.

Inside are replicas of the boats they used on their journey, along with displays of later riverboat models. There is also a Riverrunner Hall of Fame, featuring pictures and information about the men and women who made significant advances in river running. Also, don't miss the other works of art based on the river, as well as the dinosaur exhibit. The museum is a nice place to visit and have a picnic next to the Green River.  

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Right beside the river and only a $6 entry fee for adults. Exit I-70 at exit 164- Main Street

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October 17, 2019

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