This fall, the Moab Museum invites the community and visitors to engage with an exciting series of programs that illuminate Moab’s rich and complex history—particularly its pivotal role in the uranium boom and its lasting legacy. From conversations with miners to immersive tours of historic and modern sites, the season offers something for everyone interested in the people, places, and stories that have shaped the region.

Fall 2025 Program Schedule

 

  • Miners at the Museum
    Wednesdays in September | 1–3pm | Moab Museum
    Meet miners, geologists, and mill workers to hear firsthand accounts from those who have worked in uranium projects past and present.

  • Mi Vida Mine Tour and Dinner at Sunset Grill
    With Mark Steen, son of uranium prospector Charlie Steen
    September 20 | All Day | Lisbon Valley, UT (Registration Required)
    Explore the legendary Mi Vida Mine with exclusive insights from Mark Steen, followed by dinner at the historic Steen family home, now the Sunset Grill.

  • Uranium Mines to Red Rock Tourism
    With Robby Anderson, Canyonlands National Park Ranger
    October 7 | 6pm | Moab Information Center
    Discover how Moab transformed from a mining boomtown to a world-class outdoor recreation destination.

  • Abandoned Mine Reclamation (AMR) Tour
    October 23 | Half Day | Yellowcat Area (Registration Required)
    Visit historic uranium sites undergoing environmental restoration and learn about modern mine safety and reclamation efforts.

  • Moab UMTRA Site Tour
    November 4 | 3pm | UMTRA Site (Registration Required)
    Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action project and its role in safeguarding Moab’s future.

  • Uranium Memories Project Showcase
    November 18 | 6:30pm | Location TBA
    Celebrate the culmination of the Museum’s oral history project capturing voices and memories from Moab’s uranium era.

Fall at the Moab Museum is a time for deep storytelling. Our programs bring together history, science, and personal experiences to help us better understand the uranium legacy that continues to shape our community and landscape.

All events are open to the public, with select programs requiring registration. Members receive discounts to our ticketed events. Visit moabmuseum.org for full details, ticketing information, and updates.