Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum in Fillmore was built under Brigham Young's direction as a capitol; its south wing was completed in time for the December 1855 meeting of the Territorial Legislature, and the seat of government returned to Salt Lake City in December 1858. Utah State Parks lists a museum store and auditorium, an All-American Rose Society garden and picnic areas next to the museum, and three restored pioneer cabins and an 1867 stone schoolhouse on the grounds. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day; day use is $3* per person ages 6 and older or $10* per family of up to 8 people.
*Fees subject to change, please check stateparks.utah.gov for updated information.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum, not drive time.
- Bryce Canyon (BCE) — 88 miles
- Provo Municipal (PVU) — 92 miles
- Cedar City Regional (CDC) — 97 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked opening hours and fees 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Built as the state's capitol under Brigham Young; December 1855 meeting of the Territorial Legislature; seat of government returned to Salt Lake City December 1858; museum store, auditorium, rose garden, picnic areas, three restored pioneer cabins and an 1867 stone schoolhouse (checked 2026-10-14) | Utah State Parks - Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum | Checked |
| Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; holiday closures Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day (checked 2026-10-14) | Utah State Parks - Territorial Statehouse hours | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Day-use standard (6 and older) $3.00; families (up to 8 people) $10 (checked 2026-10-14) | Utah State Parks - Territorial Statehouse park fees | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |