Murray City History

Overview

Murray City Cultural Arts Department oversees History programs and the Murray City Museum. The Cultural Programs Office is assisted by the Murray History Board to plan and implement a variety of programs and projects.

Current Programs/Activities

Museum Hours*
*At this time, the Museum is closed in preparation to moving locations. Questions? Please email rcoates@murray.utah.gov

Murray's Historic Downtown Virtual Tour
Online Tour - Click HERE to begin!

Research Inquiry Requests
If you are looking for research material, please fill out and email our Inquiry Form to rcoates@murray.utah.gov . You may also leave a message at (801) 264-2589.
Museum staff will try to respond in a timely matter.

Collecting Collections  

Service Members of Murray City
We are collecting stories of Murray Military Service Members, in the form of letters, journals, oral histories, and photographs, to preserve and honor their memories. If you would like to contribute to this collection, please contact Murray City Museum at (801) 264-2589 or email rcoates@murray.utah.gov 

Murray History & Preservation

Overview of History Preservation in Murray
Murray's record of historic preservation began in the 1970's.
Read our Overview HERE!

Spanish Translation of Overview

History of Murray City
Pioneer settlement in 1847
City Incorporation in 1903
Form of Government
Past Mayors
School District History
Local Services Timeline

Murray Theater
Murray City has received funding to begin restoring the Murray Theater. 

Details to come!

Gravestone Preservation
Contact Amy Barry - Cemeteries Program Manager
utahcemeteries@utah.gov
Gravestone Cleaning & Conservation Resources:
gravestoneclearner.com
atlaspreservation.com
history.utah.gov/cemeteries
gravestonestudies.org