Orem Heritage Museum


A visit to the Orem Heritage Museum is great for school and church groups, clubs and organizations, and families and individuals. The museum is an impressive 30,000-piece collection that tells the unique history of the city of Orem through artifacts including:

  • Coal stove, butter churn, old-fashioned washing machine, popcorn poppers, victrola, pioneer clothing and more
  • World War I to Korean War displays featuring uniforms, equipment and weapons
  • Indian petroglyphs and arrowheads
  • A blacksmith shop and agricultural displays
  • Early Orem schools, churches and railroad exhibits
  • World War II Orem prisoner of war camp display
  • Historic memorabilia from Geneva Steel and SCERA
  • Miniature circus with hundreds of hand-carved pieces
  • Diorama of 1940's Orem with a working model railroad
  • Historical videos of early Orem settlers

LOCATION:  The museum has recently moved to the historic building just south of the SCERA Center at 777 South State, Orem. (Between SCERA Center and Maverick)

ADMISSION: Free Admission

HOURS:

The museum is open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 3:00-7:00pm.  Stop by for a free guided tour or self-guided walk-through tour. 

TO REQUEST A TOUR:  If you would like to schedule a group tour, call (801) 225-ARTS ext. 1030 to reach the Orem Heritage Museum. Click here to email a tour request and we will contact you to work out the details.