John Wesley Powell Museum

The John Wesley Powell Museum is dedicated the Civil War veteran Major John Wesley Powell who was also an explorer of Page, Arizona. Throughout the museum visitors can see sketches, photos, and other items featuring Major Powell's adventures and Colorado River explorations that took place between 1869 and 1871. There is also a major exhibit and collection from the Native Americans as well as pioneering artifacts. Some of the other exhibits at the museum include the geological studies on the area's canyons and their history of formation and development. Films on the area including the Lake and Dam are shown freely upon request.

The museum is air conditioned and opens daily throughout the year with closures on all major holidays. Cameras are strongly discouraged as not to disrupt the nature of the exhibits. The museum is open throughout the winter season Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 5:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 am to 8 pm, and on Sunday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. During the summer months the museum is open Sunday through Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm and with extended hours on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 9 pm.