Educational Programs of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers

Field Trips

Each year, thousands of school children come to the Pioneer Memorial Museum on field trips to learn about Utah's past. School groups are welcome to browse by themselves in the Museum. A "Scavenger Hunt" guide is available to use to help students engage with the museum exhibits. Docents will be available to answer your questions, and you may enjoy viewing a twelve minute film about pioneers and the museum. Please provide at least one adult supervisor for every ten children.

Call the Museum at (801) 532-6479 to schedule the day and time you want to come. We will want to know these things:

* Name and address of school
* Phone Number
* Your Name
* Grade Level or age of students
* Number of Students
* Preferred date and time of visit

● Scavenger Hunt ●

This two-page Scavenger Hunt is designed to be double-sided and folded in half to form a one-sheet booklet with four pages.  Download the two pages (by clicking above); copy them double-sided on to one sheet; fold the sheet in half with the picture of the museum on the top cover. You will need the free program Adobe Acrobat Reader to download the form (many computers already have this installed).    
If necessary and time permits, you may also request one paper version of the scavenger hunt when you schedule the field trip. Please allow two weeks for delivery.

You will be responsible for supplying the appropriate number of copies for your group.

Outreach Programs

Outreach Programs include presentations and activities that have been developed for the classroom. They provide an in-depth study of pioneer history. Museum Docents bring hands-on material and specialized knowledge to each presentation.

Programs are written for grade four, but they may be adapted to others on request. Outreach Programs are available on weekdays, October through April, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Programs are available to all public and private schools in the Davis and Salt Lake School Districts. Church groups or anyone interested in Utah History are welcome to visit the Museum or participate with the programs.

Call the Museum at (801) 532-6479 at least two weeks in advance for reservations. It is wise to call as early as possible to secure preferred date and times. There is no charge for the programs. When you call, we will want to know:

* Name and address of school
* Phone Number
* Your Name
* Grade Level or age of students
* Number of Students
* Preferred date and time of visit

At least a week before the visit, a docent will call you to review the details of the program.

Special Programs

Available upon special request, volunteers dress in pioneer clothing and portray early pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley. Church groups are welcome to participate in these programs.