Chase Home Museum
of Utah Folk Arts
of Utah Folk Arts
Museum admission is free.
HOURS
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Chase Home will be closed on the following dates:
Nov. 26 - 27, 2026
Dec. 24 - 31, 2026
Jan. 1, 2027
About the Museum
The Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts is the only museum in the country dedicated to displaying a state-owned collection of contemporary folk art. It features objects made by Utah artists from the state’s American Indian, rural, occupational and ethnic communities. The Museum offers a snapshot of Utah’s heritage and contemporary culture. The Chase Home, built more than 150 years ago in a traditional hall-and-parlor style from adobe bricks, is a fine example of 19th century folk art.
Established in 1976, the Utah Folk Art Collection contains more than 450 pieces of traditional arts and crafts from the state’s European, Asian, Latinx, Pacific Islander, and African communities. As a critical part of the State of Utah Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection, it includes paintings, sculptures, textiles, woodcarving, metalwork, saddles, beadwork, and more.
Our Mission
Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts brings together Utah's many cultures and communities to preserve and celebrate their traditions.
We strive to accomplish this mission by providing and creating a space where various groups of people can engage with folk and traditional arts through exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, school field trips, and community events. The Chase Home Museum hosts a variety of events in partnership with community organizations that include: artist visits, demonstrations, meet-ups, concerts, and performances.
Fall at the Chase Home Museum
Start your Quest in the Park
From Sept. 26 to Oct. 31, 2026, pick up your Community Quest passport, explore art, and enter to win a folk art craft basket.
Now Through Oct. 31, 2026
Get your Community Quest passport, explore art, and enter to win a folk art craft basket at our open house event, Folk & Art in the Park. See terms and conditions.
Simply drop by the museum during open hours to start exploring your local communities with your passport. Community Quest, presented by the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, provides Utahns with the opportunity to discover something new — about Utah, your neighbors, or even yourself. Learn more on their webpage below.
October Events
Visit us all October for folk crafts, autumn lore, and seasonal fun.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
2 - 4 p.m.
Miniature Piñatas Workshop
Decorate your own seven-point mini piñata with teaching artist Clar Amezcua.
Registration required. Visit our workshops page to learn more and register.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
7 - 8 p.m.
Thrill of the Chase:
Spooky Stories
Spooky stories suitable for the whole family. This evening provides family-friendly tales from professional storytellers Julie Barnson and Clive Romney. Grab a seat and listen over a hot cocoa.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
7 - 8 p.m.
Thrill of the Chase:
Super Scary Stories
Super scary stories suitable for teenagers and adults. Try to stay seated for these exciting tales from professional storytellers Danny B. Stewart and Mo Reynolds. These slightly spookier stories may frighten, so be careful with that hot cocoa in your hands.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
2 - 4 p.m.
Stitching THrough the Past WOrkshop
Presented by the Utah Historical Society and Utah Division of Arts & Museums.
In this beginner-friendly embroidery workshop, you will learn how the past is woven into the present by stitching new life into vintage photographs. Our team will guide you through basic embroidery techniques to add pops of color and texture to black-and-white historic images while sharing the fascinating stories of the Utahns pictured in them.
SATURday, Oct. 31, 2026
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Folk & Art in the Park
[Open House]
We are continuing our 40th anniversary celebration with an October edition of Folk & Art in the Park. Visit us on Saturday, Oct. 31, for art, crafts, and treats.
Swing by the Chase Home Museum anytime during our open hours to participate in seasonal activities, dabble in art challenges, or simply browse our folk art exhibitions.
Ongoing
On view until Jan. 9, 2027
Once upon a tree
Exhibition
Every piece of wood and sheet of paper carries a story. From raw timber to natural pulp, artists give voice to elements derived from our natural environment, coaxing narrative from physical form.
“Once Upon a Tree,” an exhibition curated from the State of Utah Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection, invites you to trace these remarkable journeys.
Exhibitions
Special Events
Free admission
FOLK & ART IN THE PARK
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop by the museum for hands-on activities, family-friendly fun, and folk art in the heart of Liberty Park.
It’s Folk & Art in the Park at the Chase Home Museum. Join us for this free drop-in event as we celebrate 40 years at Chase Home Museum.
This open-house celebration invites museum guests to participate in activities for the whole family. Participate in one of our art challenges or explore our exhibition through an interactive scavenger hunt and tag us to win a prize.
Supplies and prizes available while supplies last.
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Chase Home Museum is always free and open to the public during posted hours.
The ground level has two exhibition galleries as well as a timeline with information about the history of Liberty Park, the Chase family and the Chase Home. There are two exhibition galleries on the second level that are only accessible by stairs.
Museum Hours
The museum is open Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact
You may reach the information desk at (801) 245-7285 during open hours.
Directions
The Chase Home Museum is located in the middle of Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, Utah.
To visit, enter the park from either 900 South or 1300 South and follow the signs to parking lots near the center of the park. From each parking lot, there are sidewalks leading to the museum.
The entrance to the museum includes a ramp, and the first floor is wheelchair accessible, offering two galleries and a history timeline of the Chase Home. The second level is only accessible via stairs. There are no public restrooms. For questions about location, hours, and accessibility, please see the contact information below.
LIVING FOLK ARTS EDUCATION SERIES
Guidelines
- Each location can request either to have an assembly presentation or a single class visual arts workshop. Requests will be reviewed case by case to determine if an artform/artist can accommodate an assembly.
- Priority will go to schools, teachers, and organizations that have not previously requested a workshop through this program, but all are encouraged to apply.
- Workshops must be requested at least two weeks in advance.
To request a workshop
Explore the Folk and Traditional Arts section of our Teaching Artist Roster Directory and fill out the form below to let us know what types of workshops you’re interested in and where you’d like the workshop to take place. .
Community Resources
The Chase Home Museum, as part of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, can be a resource for community engagement and workshops. A gallery located on the first floor may be used as a space to facilitate engagement with contemporary folk arts, traditional arts, and artists.
Throughout the year, the museum hosts a variety of events that include:
- Temporary exhibitions by local artists
- Hands-on activities geared towards children
- Workshops facilitated by artists where participants learn the history and techniques of different traditional arts
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest announcements about events hosted in our community gallery. If you are looking for a space to facilitate coinciding engagement, please contact us through email with an inquiry.
GUIDed Tours & Field Trips
The Chase Home Museum offers guided tours and educational activities for groups of all ages. The museum is a wonderful destination to learn about local communities, traditions, and arts. Tours and field trips can be tailored to the interests and comprehension level of any group. We also offer educational activities for school groups to help students apply what they learn in the museum. Tours typically take 30-60 minutes.
Questions?
Chase Home Museum
Information Desk
[email protected]
(801) 245-7285
Jenna Ehlinger
Museum Manager
[email protected]
(801) 953-3859
Jackson Medel
Folk Arts Coordinator
[email protected]
(801) 645-2821
Elisha Condie
Museum Assistant
[email protected]
(801) 245-7285
