Chase Home Museum 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.
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 diverse 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.
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. The museum also houses a small library of folk and traditional arts related resources that are available for browsing while at the museum.
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.
Exhibitions
The 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. The museum also houses a small library of folk and traditional arts related resources that are available for browsing while at the museum.
Special Events
Free admission
Free Concert Series: MONDAYS IN THE PARK
Mondays through Aug. 11, 2025
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Since 1987, Mondays in the Park has showcased performances from various Utah multicultural communities.
The Utah Division of Arts & Museums and the Salt Lake City Arts Council’s Living Traditions Presents” program announce the 38th annual series featuring traditional folk music and cultural dance performances. The series offers entertainment on Monday evenings through Aug. 11. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and continue through 9 p.m.
Concerts are held in front of the Chase Home Museum in Liberty Park. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics.
Learn more on the Mondays in the Park webpage.
LIVING FOLK ARTS EDUCATION SERIES
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
801.245.7285
Jenna Ehlinger
Museum Manager
801.953.3859
Jackson Medel
Folk Arts Coordinator
801.645.2821
Elisha Condie
Museum Assistant
801.245.7285
