Pioneer museum reopens Oct. 8

SALT LAKE CITY — The Pioneer Memorial Museum will reopen at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 8 with a rededication celebration.

The museum, operated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, has been closed for renovation since May 2010.

Gov. Gary Herbert will cut the ribbon at 11:30 a.m.

Events at the celebration will include tours, entertainment, music and refreshments. Please park at the west side of Utah State Capitol. A shuttle will be available, and the public is invited.

The museum is at 300 N. Main St. and has about 100,000 relics and artifacts, 2,500 paintings and about 25,000 photo negatives that all relate to the early Mormon era (1847–May 1869). After the rededication, the museum will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

For information, see their website at www.dupinternational.org.