International visitors and weekend guests can check out Hollywood in Moab.
Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage showcases films and commercials of Hollywood while displaying cowboy artifacts in ranching and black & white images.
It gives a great overview of the desert community.
Highlights
Most of the posters are captured in this Movie Museum, housed at the Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge.
A life-size image of John Wayne is displayed for fans of this Western movie star.
Movies include:
- Back to the Future 2, 3
- Forrest Gump
- Thelma & Louise
- Austin Powers
- Lone Ranger
Duration of time
It just take about 45 minutes to walk through the display. If you intend to read everything, it will probably take 1.5.
Location
The Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge houses this museum at its main building, downstairs from the lobby/check-in area. Just ask any hotel employee for its precise location.
Contact Information
Moab Film Museum
Mile Post 14, Hwy 128
Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-2002
www.redcliffslodge.com/museum/#the_museum_adj
Tip 1: Ask any local or your tour guide for location of movie back drops.
Tip 2: Check books about Moab and Hollywood. A handful of publications are available to read Hollywood's history in Moab. The lodge offers books for sale, too.
Tip 3: Visit Moab to Monument Valley Film Commision's website for upcoming filming, locations and movie festivals. http://filmmoab.com/
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