This is among the very best art museums in the state, housing a permanent collection of more than 17,000 objects. Changing displays might include Greek and Egyptian antiquities, Italian Renaissance works, art by European masters, Early American art, 20th century lithographic prints and photography, and art objects from Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and African and pre-Columbian cultures. Exhibits highlight shows from other institutions and private collections. The 74,000-square-foot museum has over 20 galleries, a bookstore, a cafe, a community education center, and a sculpture garden. Allow 2 to 4 hours.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Utah, 7th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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