Anasazi State Park Museum in Utah, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-23. Check linked official notices before travel.

Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder, Utah, combines the Coombs archaeological site with a reconstruction of part of an Ancestral Puebloan dwelling. The gift shop and site are open. Visitors can also enter the gallery, but its exhibits remain unfinished during remodeling. Plan a visit around the original village remains and the six-room replica, with indoor displays still changing.

Ancestral Puebloan life at the Coombs Site

• Original remains: See part of the archaeological site behind the museum.
• Six-room replica: Compare a life-size reconstruction with the surviving village remains.
• Cultural interpretation: Learn about a community with connections across the surrounding region.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

The current admission information distinguishes the remodeling waiver from standard listed fees.

Check the mountain road for a winter approach

If you arrive over Boulder Mountain on State Route 12, check road conditions before leaving. The high mountain section can be hazardous in winter. A museum visit does not remove the need to prepare for the approach drive.

Care for the archaeological remains

Follow visitor routes and staff guidance around the excavated site. Leave the remains and artifacts undisturbed. Treat the original village as a cultural resource; use the reconstruction to understand the rooms without mistaking it for surviving ancient construction.

Find the museum on Highway 12

The visitor address is 460 North Highway 12, Boulder, Utah 84716. This is a stop in the town of Boulder, not a remote trailhead. A short route from the museum leads to the Coombs Site and replica. Ask staff about the outdoor approach if path conditions or mobility needs affect your visit.

Nearby parks along the road network

• Escalante Petrified Forest State Park: Follow the Highway 12 corridor toward Escalante, then use North Reservoir Road northwest of town.
• Capitol Reef National Park: Continue north over Boulder Mountain toward Torrey, then take Highway 24 to the visitor-center area. Check winter conditions on the mountain section.

Compare the village remains and reconstruction

Begin with the original Coombs Site, then use the six-room reconstruction to picture how spaces within a dwelling relate to one another. Keep the distinction between excavated remains and modern interpretation clear as you explore.

The gallery offers another part of the visit, subject to the continuing exhibit work. Ask what is available on arrival rather than planning around a particular interactive display. The museum brochure gives archaeological background for the outdoor site.

Museum services during exhibit work

The museum includes a gallery and gift shop, with the archaeological site reached outside. Contact the park before a group visit or if a specific service or access feature determines your plans. Arrange overnight accommodation separately from this museum outing.

About the archaeological park

Excavation and interpretation

University of Utah archaeologists carried out major excavations at the Coombs Site in 1958 and 1959. The site later opened to the public as a state park in 1970. Its architecture and artifacts help explain connections between Ancestral Puebloan communities and neighboring cultural traditions. The park retains Anasazi in its official name; Ancestral Puebloan describes the people in this guide.

Contact the museum

Call 435-335-7308 about current exhibits, visit arrangements, or access needs. Check the official museum notice before a trip focused on the gallery.