Past Events

Join us at 2pm and 6pm for screenings of the PBS film Betrayed: Surviving an American Concentration Camp. Discover the story of a group of Japanese Americans and their incarceration by the U.S. government during World War II. Through the compelling voices of survivors of Minidoka, a concentration camp in the Idaho desert, Betrayed tells a universal story about unjust internment and the loss of civil rights.

Join an artist and advocacy tour with writers, musicians, and filmmakers for an intimate, inspirational look at the remarkable ecological recovery that’s currently underway in Glen Canyon, even as climate change and drought drain Lake Powell to record lows.

Do birds make your heart soar? Are you a falcon fanatic? Get the chance to meet one of HawkWatch International's Raptor Ambassadors face-to-face, learn their story, and discover lots of cool facts about their species! As outdoor recreation activities continue to grow in popularity, so do opportunities for humans to come into contact with wildlife, like raptors. Join Renata Vazquez from HawkWatch International to learn more about common ways that we encounter raptors while recreating and how best to minimize or…

Warrior Women tells the story of mothers and daughters fighting for Native rights in the American Indian Movement of the 1970s. It unveils a female perspective of history, and examines the impact political struggles have on the children who bear witness. Free! Presented by Grand County Public Library

IN THE DIRT is a documentary film about a group of passionate Native American cyclists who attempt to bring the sport of mountain biking to the Navajo Nation, where no bike shops exist. In 2018, retired pro cyclist Scott Nydam and his family moved to Gallup, New Mexico to pursue a healthcare job for his wife. Soon after their arrival, Scott began meeting passionate mountain bikers across the 28,000-mile expanse of the Navajo Nation who loved the bike and wanted…

Destiny: Is it born or is it made? Written for us or by us? You are invited to join the Storied Self, Moab’s local story slam, for an evening of stories and community. Bring your friends and put your name in the hat for a chance to tell your own personal 5-7 minute, true tale on the night’s theme, Destiny. Reception @ 5:30, Stories start @ 7 PM. Presented by Back of Beyond Books, Grand County Public Library, KZMU, Moab…

What can an archeologist interpret from a piece of ancient pottery? Why does it matter if we take something someone discarded long ago? Chat with the Moab Museum’s Curatorial & Collections Manager weekly on Tuesdays between 11am-2pm to ask these questions and more. Handle a variety of ancient pottery sherds at the Archaeology Station and learn what an archeologist sees when she examines an artifact and why it’s critical to visit cultural sites with respect. Free with Museum membership. Regular…

See how some of our local settings change over the seasons, or across many years, or even see some of the flowers that grow in those settings.

A portrait of life in the radioactive desert on the Navajo Reservation, following a group of indigenous scientists, elders, and activists as they work to protect a vital living space on contaminated land. Post-film panel discussion with film director | Presented by Rural Utah Project, Grand County Public Library, Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission, Heal Utah, and Working Films

During WWII, almost the entire population of Japanese Americans on the West Coast were forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated. Their only crime was looking like the enemy. Featuring the inspiring stories of people in the Japanese American community, the 1 hour documentary “Injustice at Home: Looking like the Enemy” focuses on Japanese Americans during WWII, both inside and outside the evacuation zone; chronicling their struggles and perseverance.

YOU'RE INVITED: Join us for an evening celebration of the Moab Museum community and partner with us to make Museum programming, special events, and exhibitions possible. Community partners such as yourselves help us to introduce locals and traveling guests alike to our region’s cultural and natural history, and the big stories unfolding today across the region. Date: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 Time: 6 pm-8:30 pm Location: The Grand Center, 182 N. 500 W., Moab, UT 84532

Koji Lau-Ozawa, PhD, will speak about his archaeological research at the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during WWII.

Embark on a journey of introspection within our national parks: What is time, and why does it hold significance in our lives? Join Ranger Rhodes as he navigates these questions, unraveling the diverse perspectives through which we perceive time. Explore how these insights shape our appreciation, conservation efforts, and management strategies for our beloved public lands.

The vision of Charlie Steen, Bates Wilson and Stewart Udall paved the way for the creation of Canyonlands National Park. Charlie Steen represents the Atomic Energy Commission who provided access to the White Rim Sandstone via the White Rim Road. Bates Wilson Represents the vision of having a National Park that would pro- tect the confluence. Wilson wanted to protect a mil- lion acres of wild canyon country and generate a sustainable economy via tourism. Stewart Udall provided the political…