The Powell Museum celebrates the life and achievements of Major John Wesley Powell, the man credited with leading the first group of white men through the Grand Canyon in 1869. In addition to interpreting the history of Powell, the museum also serves as an information center for the city of Page, Arizona and a gateway to exploring the Colorado Plateau.
The museum building was originally built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation as a concrete testing lab for the construction of Glen Canyon Dam. Today, it houses the museum’s collections, archives, and exhibits.
Join the museum every month for the Glen Canyon Lecture Series. Lectures are FREE to the public and are held at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon Dam. The lecture series is hosted through a partnership between the Powell Museum, Page Public Library, and Glen Canyon Natural History Association. Check their website for information about upcoming lectures.
The Powell Museum houses interpretive exhibits, historic collections and archives relating to the Colorado River, Glen Canyon Dam, City of Page, geology, paleontology, and cultural history. The museum also includes a visitor information center and gift shop with books, maps, local art, and items relating to the Colorado Plateau.
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