Frontier Homestead State Park Museum in Cedar City tells the story of development in Iron County, when in the 1850s Brigham Young sent missionaries there to mine and process iron. Displays include horse-drawn vehicles used from 1850 to 1920, historic cabins and a replica blast furnace, and the park describes the town bell as a surviving artifact of the original foundry. Day visit is $4* per person. Summer hours (April to September) are Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; winter hours (October to March) are Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday, with closures on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
*Fees subject to change, please check stateparks.utah.gov for updated information.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, not drive time.
- Cedar City Regional (CDC) — 2 miles
- Bryce Canyon (BCE) — 50 miles
- St George Regional (SGU) — 51 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked fees and opening hours on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with stateparks.utah.gov the week you travel.
Sources — 3 claims, 3 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Day visit fee is $4 per person (checked 2026-10-14) | Utah State Parks: Frontier Homestead State Park fees | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Summer hours (April-September): Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; winter hours (October-March): Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday closed; holiday closures Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day (checked 2026-10-14) | Utah State Parks: Frontier Homestead State Park and Museum | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Frontier Homestead tells the story of Iron County in the 1850s when Brigham Young sent missionaries to mine and process iron; displays include horse-drawn vehicles used from 1850 to 1920; the town bell is described as the only known remaining artifact from the original foundry; phone 435-586-9290 (checked 2026-10-14) | Utah State Parks: Frontier Homestead State Park and Museum | Checked |