Weber County Pioneer Museum

The Weber County Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Museum is a local history museum in Ogden, Utah, dedicated to preserving the artifacts and heritage of early 19th-century settlers. It is housed in the historic Weber Stake Relief Society Building, a 1902 Gothic Revival structure that was physically moved to its current location in 2012. 

Essential Visitor Information

• Location: 2104 Lincoln Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401.
• Admission: Free for all ages.
• Phone: 801-393-4460.
• Seasonal Hours (Summer): Open June through August, Thursday–Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
• Off-Season: Open by appointment only during April, May, September, and October; closed from November to March.
• Accessibility: The museum features a wheelchair-accessible elevator and restrooms. 

Key Exhibits & Highlights

The museum is organized into several rooms and floor levels, showcasing a vast collection of pioneer memorabilia. 

• Agricultural Roots: Exhibits featuring pioneer-era farm equipment and tools used by early settlers in Weber County.
• Miles Goodyear Cabin: Located on the museum grounds, this 1845 structure is considered the oldest non-Indigenous building in Utah.
• Pioneer Home Life: Recreated displays of a pioneer-era kitchen, bedroom, and parlor, featuring authentic furniture and daily tools like antique washing machines.
• Notable Artifacts: The collection includes Brigham Young’s boots and hat, personal items that crossed the plains (such as violins and pianos), and a gallery of pioneer portraits.
• Native American Relics: A dedicated display of Native American artifacts and American-Indian relics from the region.