Regular programming at the Museum, from artist workshops, to writing seminars, weaving demonstrations, archaeology and women’s history stations, invite visitors to explore Moab’s fascinating and diverse history through hands-on learning.
January 2026 marks the beginning of a deeply meaningful chapter at the Moab Museum, as we launch into a year-long exhibition series aligned with America’s Semiquincentennial. Titled Voices of the Plateau, the series places the stories of the Colorado Plateau—and the people who have shaped it—at the center of the national 250th anniversary conversation.
The series opens on January 15 with “Breaking 100 Years of Silence”, an art exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Posey War of 1923. Through contemporary art and storytelling, the exhibition centers Ute perspectives and creates space for reflection, remembrance, and healing. Rather than presenting history as a closed chapter, the exhibition invites visitors to engage with the enduring impacts of this conflict and consider how memory, silence, and survival continue to shape the region today.
Admission on opening day will be free, reinforcing the Museum’s commitment to accessibility and community participation. A special members’ opening will follow later that evening, offering an opportunity for deeper conversation and connection around the exhibition’s themes.
Beyond the gallery, January also brings a rare behind-the-scenes opportunity. On January 14, the Museum will host a tour of its Collections Storage Facility, where a new compact shelving system is being installed thanks to the support of an anonymous donor and community partners. This upgrade represents a major step forward in preserving and organizing the thousands of objects, photographs, and archival materials entrusted to the Museum’s care. While not often visible to the public, this work is essential to research, exhibitions, and long-term stewardship of Moab’s history.
As performing ambassadors to the Great Navajo Nation, the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers, under the direction of Shawn Price, are considered an outstanding group of young, talented, and disciplined individuals who continue to excel their cultural program having received many accolades; their unique program offers the finest in traditional and semi-contemporary performances. The Dancers performed at the 2024 Red Rock Arts Festival
January also sets the tone for the rest of 2026. Over the course of the year, Voices of the Plateau will expand to include exhibitions on lowrider culture in the American Southwest, the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail, and a culminating community exhibition exploring migration and the meaning of home. Together, these projects reflect a broad and inclusive vision of history—one that celebrates courage and creativity while also reckoning with difficult truths.
As the Moab Museum enters 2026, it does so with renewed momentum following a transformative year. With strengthened fiscal practices, a collaborative co-leadership model, and the continued success of exhibitions like U92: Moab’s Uranium Legacy, the Museum remains a vital space for learning, dialogue, and community connection.
January is just the beginning—but it’s a powerful one. Whether you’re drawn by art, history, or curiosity about what happens behind the scenes, the Moab Museum invites the community to start the new year by listening closely to the voices of the Plateau—and reflecting on how we got here together.
