Utah Code 9-8-209. Museum of Utah — Creation — Duties
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(1) There is created within the society the Museum of Utah under the administration and supervision of the director or the designee of the director.
Terms Used In Utah Code 9-8-209
- Department: means the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. See Utah Code 9-1-102
- Director: means the director of the Utah Historical Society. See Utah Code 9-8-102
- Historical artifacts: means objects produced or shaped by human efforts, a natural object deliberately selected and used by a human, an object of aesthetic interest, and any human-made objects produced, used, or valued by the historic peoples of Utah. See Utah Code 9-8-102
- Museum of Utah: means the Museum of Utah created in Section 9-8-209. See Utah Code 9-8-102
- Society: means the Utah Historical Society created in Section 9-8-201. See Utah Code 9-8-102
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) The Museum of Utah shall:
(2)(a) function as an educational outlet for the society to educate the public on Utah history and culture;
(2)(b) support the efforts of museums, historical organizations, and other cultural organizations in the state to promote and preserve Utah history and culture;
(2)(c) serve as a repository of historical artifacts acquired by the department;
(2)(d) stimulate research, study, and activity in the field of Utah history, museum studies, and related fields of study;
(2)(e) exhibit collections to the public on a regular schedule;
(2)(f) facilitate strategic partnerships to advance the development of museums, historical organizations, and other cultural organizations in the state; and
(2)(g) establish and coordinate best practices among museum professionals and volunteers in the state.