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Moqui Cave

4581 US-89, Kanab, Utah 84741 USA

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“so much more than just a cave!”

Moqui Cave is a museum of artifacts, fossils and history, depicting life in southern Utah spanning the centuries. The cave’s history is as interesting as the artifacts contained within. A cool room in the back once housed a fully- operational tavern, where those wanting to imbibe could hide their “devil’s brew” from prohibitionists. Laura and Garth Chamberlain purchased the cave in 1951, rescuing it from years of nonuse. Putting a distinctively memorable dinosaur entryway on the front, the cave attracted curious travelers to investigate the unusual museum. The Chamberlains, along with their five children who helped operate the cave, worked hard at making Moqui Cave a first class tourist attraction. That same goal is continued today by Garth’s son and daughter-in-law, Lex and Lee Anne Chamberlain. A new cliff dwelling facade welcomes tourists to take a historical tour into the museum, with host Lex providing fascinating historical commentary. Your imagination will be piqued when you enter the cool sandstone cave and see the large collection of dinosaur tracks that once inhabited the area. The cave also boasts one of the largest fluorescent and fossil mineral displays in the country. Exhibits include more than 1,000 arrowheads, ceremonial points, jugs, pots, bowls and working tools of the Anasazi-Navajo for the “Ancient Ones” from centuries ago. Moqui Cave also has a gift store in a side sandstone chamber which features items for purchase including Indian arts and crafts, kachina dolls, rugs, pottery and turquoise.

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Reviewed by
lgrizzle

  • 1 Review
  • 5 Helpful
January 02, 2019
Rated 1.0

Location on Roadtrippers is incorrect. It is located just past Kanab off of Center Street which turns back into 89. Note: the Caves are closed in the winter.

5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
ShariRowley

  • 1 Review
  • 2 Helpful
April 14, 2021
Rated 1.0

Not worth the time or the money. The picture depicting this attraction gives false hope for this tourist trap. Keep driving you’ll find better things for free.

2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
eblanch

  • 7 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
November 10, 2022
Rated 1.0

Not worth the price of admission. Tourist trap.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
britterz05

  • 14 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
March 07, 2019
Rated 3.0

It's a nice little stop with a cool family history story but not sure it's worth the admission fee.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Grantgirl05

  • 2 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
April 27, 2018
Rated 4.0

This was a fun find! My kids love to look at rock specimens, and fluorescent rocks - even better. The shopkeeper gave a great historical overview of the cave. It was a fun stop!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
alcantvm

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
May 26, 2016
Rated 2.0

Super disappointed.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
BCbeutin

  • 27 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
October 13, 2023
Rated 3.0

Tourist trap, so that is why the 3 stars. But my 9 year old loved going into it and hearing about the history of the cave. They have a beautiful outside picnic shaded area that would make the stop worth it if you needed a place to use the bathroom and picnic after climbing in the nearby caves. They do sell coffees and light food as well.

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Reviewed by
ProfFreya

  • 16 Reviews
  • 5 Helpful
June 04, 2022
Rated 5.0

The cave is an experience in itself and it’s a beast little museum/shop. Great history. Highly recommend a stop.

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Reviewed by
lynziemartin

  • 3 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
June 22, 2021
Rated 5.0

Definitely worth the stop! Family and pet friendly! My kids absolutely loved it! So much cool western history not to mention the amazing fossil and rock collection! Super inexpensive and the staff was incredible!

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lynziemartin

  • 3 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
June 22, 2021
Rated 5.0

Definitely worth the stop! Family and dog friendly! My kids absolutely loved it!!! So much awesome western history not to mention the amazing fossil and rock collection!!!

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Moqui Cave

4581 US-89
Kanab, Utah
84741 USA
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