The Bryce Museum is dedicated to
increasing knowledge and appreciation of the diverse wildlife of the world,
as well as explaining the role of wildlife management and conservation. The
museum is nestled in the Paunsaugunt Plateau, named by the Piute Indians
meaning “Home of the Beaver”, just minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park.
Founded in 1995, The Bryce Museum was part of a collaborative
effort between Robert Driedonks and the City of Panguitch. Through grants,
the City of Panguitch was able to restore a historic building and Robert
Driedonks began to live his dream to build one of the finest wildlife
museums.
Since then, the museum has grown and relocated to the Bryce Canyon area in a
brand new 14,000 SF facility that showcases exhibits with over 800 animals.
The state of the art museum boasts balance color temperature lighting,
rounded corners, beautiful 100% accurate wildlife habitat murals and is said
to be one of the finest museums in the Western United States.