The Uinta County Museum is located in Evanston, Wyoming, and serves Uinta County, Wyoming, not the Uintah County here in Utah. Still, this museum is a fun little piece of history. We spent about 45 minutes walking through this museum and enjoying the area specifically designed for kids. This museum is free and is a fun stop if you are in the Evanston area.
History
The Uinta County Museum is located in the old Carnegie Library that was built in 1906. The Uinta County Museum tells the story of Evanston, which was originally a railroad town along the Pioneer Trail. Later, the town was a key point along the Lincoln Highway, which was the first transcontinental highway. There is also history of the town’s progress as it grows into the Evanston of today. Many of the displays upstairs are about earlier times in Evanston and how the railroad affected its history.
Children’s Area
On the lower level, there is nice spot for kids to play. This children’s areas is great for toddlers up to age 12 or so. Our older boys enjoyed this area for quite awhile, though the room is geared for younger kids. They have lots of hands-on activities including a large lite brite, magnifying glass area, and many other fun spots.
Scavenger Hunt
We also enjoyed the scavenger hunt, so make sure to ask for it. They have quite a few different hunts to try. All five of us worked together on two different sheets, each with 16 items to find scattered throughout the museum. This helped our boys stay engaged as we walked through the historical displays.
We enjoyed this historical Uinta County museum. The workers were nice and interactive (meaning they helped us with the scavenger hunt when we needed it!). We were very impressed with how interactive it is for the kids. Best of all, Uinta County Museum is free. Check their website for current hours.
