For the Future

Collecting at the UMFA
2001-2026

Celebrating the Marcia and John Price Museum Building

Opening August 29, 2026!

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Onishi Yasuaki: Stone on Boundary

Now on View

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At the Heart of it All

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Curating, Conserving, and Preparing for the Future

How does the Utah Museum of Fine Arts build a collection, and why do museums choose specific objects to steward for future generations? These questions are at the heart of the exhibition For the Future: Collecting at the UMFA 2001–2026, which celebrates twenty-five years in the Marcia and John Price Museum Building.

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Personality Quiz: You are a work of art

We are all works of art in our own way. Find out what makes you sparkle, and what object in the UMFA collection is your personality twin!

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May Flowers: A Tour of the ‘Garden’ in the Galleries

Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers, but what this phrase forgets to mention is that May flowers also bring hay fever sours! For all my fellow Utahns who will be allergic to the whole state for the next several months, here is a bouquet of floral goodness that won’t make you sneeze. Explore the galleries at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and discover blooms from around the world and across time.

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Events & Experiences

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Kumihimo Japanese Braiding
UMFA in the Wild

Inspiring Critical Dialogue and Illuminating the Role of Art in Our Lives

The UMFA is about more than objects—it’s about helping you connect in meaningful ways to great art and ideas, to the fascinating history of human culture and creativity, at your own pace.

No matter how young you are, what you know, or where you’re from, works of art are one-of-a-kind human creations that tell unique stories, evoke memories, inspire conversations, and open possibilities.

Find yourself here and explore the critical conversations waiting in the galleries.

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More Museum Resources

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The Collection

Want more info on a favorite artwork or to see objects not on view? Browse our online database to learn more about our diverse permanent collection.

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Museum Tours

Explore the galleries and permanent collection with docent-led, self-guided, adult group tours and more! Gain insight into your favorite works of art by scheduling a tour today.

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