Bonneville Legends at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts

[streamliner]

A great exhibit of some legendary cars is currently being held at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City.  In addition to the fine selection of racers, there are other events and activities surrounding the exhibit.  We were able to get a sneak peak where the Bonneville cars were well-represented.  Check out the site at : http://www.speedumfa.com/ and if you get a chance, go in person.  It's there until September 16...

[WZ JUNK]

Thanks for posting.  I just finished a book on Ab Jenkins and I would like to see his cars ( along with the others).  I am thinking that we could make a quick side trip on our way to the salt this August.  I did a google map and it does not look like it will be hard to get to from the interstate as we cross town from east to west.  I think the mileage will be about the same too.  I think the site said tickets are $18.  Cheap price considering the history you will see up close.

John

[Elmo Rodge]

It is my understanding that you can't buy tickets at the door. You have to buy them beforehand. I'll try to find out more. Wayno

[racefanwfo]

Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile is a special time-ticketed exhibition. Tickets will be organized into specific time slots, and can be purchased in advance on the SmithsTix website, at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, or at various SmithsTix locations. 

[streamliner]

A few more tasty tidbits.  Yeah, it's a good show...

[AJR192]

Just got back from the exhibit. There are some neat cars on display. While Bonneville is only part of the exhibit, there are several noteworthy cars there. Including Larry Miller's Cobra Daytona coupe. The gift shop area has frameworthy posters, hat pins of Ab Jenkin's , So-Cal tank, and other cars. Several related books and "the Boys of Bonneville" on DVD. All in all a worthwhile trip if you are in Salt Lake for a day or two before Speedweek. Beware though, if you are pulling a trailer, you may need to find a place to park it before going to the University.

[WZ JUNK]

I was concerned about getting tickets as I do not know what time of day we will arrive on our way to speedweek.  I emailed the mueseum and this was there reply.


 "You can purchase tickets at our Museum front desk

      Depending on crowds you may have to wait to enter the exhibition, however we have not had to ask patrons to wait before entering the exhibition thus far."


So, it looks like you can just drop by and take a chance.

John

[Glen]

Reg.admission $18.00, Seniors $13.00. Looking forward to being there on the 8th of Aug on way to the salt.

[AJR192]

When we went there were only about 10-20 people viewing the exhibit at the same time as us. Lines should not be a problem unless a huge group of racers show up at the same time.

[hotrod]

Do they allow visitors to take pictures of the cars?

Some museums limit picture taking.

Larry

[WZ JUNK]

Do they allow visitors to take pictures of the cars?

Some museums limit picture taking.

Larry

You made me laugh a little.   I bet you forgot about the pictures in the post above.  They were taken in the museum.  It is okay.  I do stuff like this all the time.

John

[hotrod]

No I didn't forget about them, they might have been shot with "special access", or someone who was an "insider" to the exhibit, I just wanted to verify before I make special plans to go over there.

There is a local museum that has a wonderful collection of cars that restricts photography by visitors, but you can find "pirate" shots on the web of some of the cars.
Appearing on the web does not mean they are approved/allowed.

Larry

[Tom Shannon]

Pictures ARE allowed. Just NO flashes..
 

[hotrod]

Thanks Tom, just the info I was looking for!

Larry

[Elmo Rodge]

Tonight Jay Leno and Ken Gross are giving a lecture. I'm leaving right now.  Wayno