The Silver Reef Museum's own site describes the original Wells Fargo & Company Express Office and the Wooley, Lund & Judd Mercantile as the heart of Silver Reef, a mining town of the 1870s and 1880s where silver was found in sandstone rather than quartz or granite; the grounds hold the stone remains of homes, businesses and gathering places. 2026 hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour starts at 2:15 p.m.), closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, with the mine exhibit open on Saturdays. Admission is $5* for an individual, $16* for a family of four and $4* for each additional family member, with visitors under age 6 free. The museum is at 1903 Wells Fargo Road, and its directions use I-15 exit 22 from the south and exit 23 from the north.
*Fees subject to change, please check silverreef.org for updated information.
Lakes nearby
1 lake we have checked near Silver Reef Museum. These are the ones from our research that we could check against an official page — not every lake there is.
Sand Hollow Reservoir
- Fishingyes - fishing at the reservoir
- BoatingBoating, waterskiing, kayaks and paddleboards; boat ramp with floating docks
- Swimmingyes - swimming and scuba diving (dive park)
- CampingRV and tent campgrounds, incl. beach and primitive camping
Life jackets required for all aboard; under-13s must wear one underway
Run by state park - Utah State Parks (Sand Hollow SP)
*Check before you go. Every lake here links to the official page we checked it against. Fees, seasons, water levels, algal advisories and ramp closures change without notice and belong to the agency that runs the water. A blank is something we did not confirm, not something the lake lacks. Never assume a lifeguard. Whether a beach is staffed turns on the season, the day, and which agency runs that particular beach — two beaches on one lake can differ. If that matters to your family, confirm it with the agency before you set out.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Silver Reef Museum, not drive time.
- St George Regional (SGU) — 17 miles
- Cedar City Regional (CDC) — 34 miles
- Mesquite (MFH) — 48 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked opening hours, fees and contact details on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with silverreef.org the week you travel.
Sources — 5 claims, 5 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday closed; last tour starts at 2:15 PM; mine exhibit open on Saturdays (checked 2026-10-14) | Silver Reef Museum: Visit | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Admission: individual $5, family of four $16, additional family member $4 each; visitors under age 6 free (checked 2026-10-14) | Silver Reef Museum: Visit | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| For availability of the underground mine exhibit the museum asks visitors to inquire at 435-879-2254 (checked 2026-10-14) | Silver Reef Museum: Visit | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Address 1903 Wells Fargo Rd, Leeds, UT; museum directions use I-15 exit 22 from the south (St. George/Las Vegas) and exit 23 from the north (Cedar City/Salt Lake City) (checked 2026-10-14) | Silver Reef Museum: Visit | Checked |
| The original Wells Fargo & Company Express Office and the Wooley, Lund & Judd Mercantile are the heart of Silver Reef; the grounds hold stone remains of homes and businesses; the town's 1870s-1880s boom years; precious metals discovered in sandstone (checked 2026-10-14) | Silver Reef Museum: Home | Checked |