Once upon A Time In America Museum

This place is great! The staff was welcoming, informative, and a joy with which to converse. I was greeted upon entry and was given a map and an overview before starting my self-guided tour. The amount of classic cars, memorabilia, and stuffed taxidermy animals is astounding! I spent a good hour or so here (well before closing time still), because I'm one of those people who likes to take my time with places like these. But the staff had no problem with that whatsoever. In fact, they regularly checked on me to see If I was enjoying myself and if I had any other questions about the place. If you like Americana, history, movies, music, or even just have a curious mind, then this place is for you!

What a wonderful museum! And it was one of those places that kept getting better and better the more I explored. I just kept thinking “Wow!” with each new area I entered. It was such an impressive collection of movie, music, political, automotive, and natural history (and more I’m forgetting)- with something to interest everyone. There was so much throughout the museum that made me nostalgic for my childhood- like the autographed “Happy Days” photo or the certified replica of the Delorean from “Back to the Future.” I was also excited to see Abraham Lincoln’s hat (though a bit before my childhood). Don’t miss seeing the hat- it’s easy to get distracted by the “Hollywood and Beyond” section and walk right by the “Hall of Historical Documents” (even though the gal that checked us in told us about it!). Even the music that they played set a wonderful tone! (Couldn’t help but sing along with Frank Sinatra to “High Hopes” in the Hollywood Room!) It was great to get to speak with one of the owners, Jason, as well. He was all around the museum available for questions and it was a highlight of my visit to learn that the favorite stickers from my childhood “Mrs Grossman’s Stickers” was actually his company and that they’re still creating the stickers! I still use them to decorate the happy mail I send to friends to this day. (Thanks Jason for adding to my collection!) I thanked Jason for sharing this incredible collection with us all. When I think about all of the time and effort it took to even get to this point- starting back to the folks getting the autographs and then the collectors taking time to preserve these amazing pieces of history, or the folks preserving or restoring the cars, or the taxidermied animals, etc. It makes for such a wonderfully memorable experience. And definitely check out the Smoke Wagon Saloon- the food is delicious, our server was great, and the atmosphere was lots of fun! Highly recommend for locals and visitors! Well done, Jason and Nicol! I’ll definitely be back!

Wow!! This is an incredible museum. It has such unique pieces that my wife found ourselves actually gasping at some odds the displays. It is one of the most unique, eclectic and interesting museums we have ever been to. The raincoat from Columbo? They got it. An exact replica of the Delorean from Back To The Future? Yep. How about one of Abraham Lincoln’s personal stove top hats? Well.. you’ll have to visit to find out!! Tanya was a great docent and seems to really enjoy working here.

Genuinely one of the most unique places in an otherwise unsuspecting location! Unplanned stop but so worth it. There's a lot of unique items signed by all-american greats and other celebrities. Some truly unique items of recent history, the real americana.

Stopped into this place while on our way home to Vegas because there was a geocache nearby and we are glad we did. This place is like stepping into a time machine and being transported back to the good old days and some of the most significant eras of American history starting with the American Revolution. The museum is over 40,000 sq. ft. under one roof and takes you on a fascinating journey, exploring the people, places and events that shaped our nation. With its unique blend of education and entertainment, the museum is an ideal destination for families, history buffs, and anyone curious about the rich tapestry of American culture. And best of all, it’s all under one roof. And when you get hungry, you can take a break and enjoy a drink or delicious meal at the Smoke Wagon Saloon and Restaurant to satisfy your appetite. And do not forget to stop by the Sweet Tea & Whiskey Gift Emporium on your way out to pick up a gift or two as a reminder of your journey through the ages. Finally, a special thank you to Deann, who was such a pleasure to meet and speak with during our visit.

An awesome collection of authenticated entertainment memorabilia. Great car collection. Deeply offended that there were only two Chevys. (JK) At least five Shelby's in the collection. Clean restrooms, great AC, and best of all seating interspersed so the older and compromised can stop for a rest.

This place is amazing! They had so much to see. The restaurant had really good food. They make there own chips and I'll always remember those. So much fun. It's a must visit.

An unforgettable experience! Me and the hubby found this place on our trip to Kanab, Utah. Once we came in, we knew we had to call the rest of our camping group to come join us! The Hollywood memorabilia, wild curiosities, and stunning classic cars make this museum a must-see. The on-site restaurant was a highlight—great food and the best old-fashioned I’ve ever had, topped with smoked cherries! The owners, Jason and Nicol Grossman were so hospitable and friendly and full of entertaining stories! They definitely made us feel welcome! Our waitress, Jersey, was definitely on point for the amazing cocktails! Her humor, friendliness and witty banter made us want to stay longer if they weren’t about to close! And our waiter was such a sweet and friendly guy as well!! Our whole group definitely agreed that it was such a great find and one of the highlights of our trip! Highly recommended!

Cute little place to learn about some History of Kanab and movies filmed there, as well as some American history. Muscle cars too! There's a small gift shop that has everything from toys to high end gifts, and some of the artwork is available to be bought. There's plenty of parking, even for RVs.

An unforgettable experience! Me and the hubby found this place on our trip to Kanab, Utah. Once we came in, we knew we had to call the rest of our camping group to come join us! The Hollywood memorabilia, wild curiosities, and stunning classic cars make this museum a must-see. The on-site restaurant was a highlight--great food and the best old-fashioned I've ever had, topped with smoked cherries! The owners, Jason and Nicol Grossman were so hospitable and friendly and full of entertaining stories! They definitely made us feel welcome! Our waitress, Jersey, was definitely on point for the amazing cocktails! Her humor, friendliness and witty banter made us want to stay longer if they weren't about to close! And our waiter was such a sweet and friendly guy as well!! Our whole group definitely agreed that it was such a great find and one of the highlights of our trip! Highly recommended!

There's allot of history in there and cars and music nostalgia and movie nostalgia and good food and great people working there

Today we ate at the saloon. We opened with or Pork belly bits - this is a genius tasty plate of crispy bits with a tangy sauce. Fantastic. I had a brisket and hamburger burger with an onion straw and jalapeño ham. It was so full of great flavors. The hamburger looked and tasted handmade - def. not a frozen patty. Loved it - so big I needed to take some home. I chose a side of Mac n cheese. White cheddar over big curled pasta- perfection. And to top fit off I had a peanut butter milk stout beer. So tasty - would love it with a scoop of chocolate ice cream. Great food- fantastic service- beautiful ambiance - can't wait to do it again!

The museum is amazing and the food at the Saloon was great! Highly recommend! Spend time in the museum to see some great history!

Great museum with a huge variety of items, a must see! Worth taking a drive here! Owners are also very informative and nice! Plan this into your trip it is worth it.

absolutely amazing! amanda is fantastic! food was 10/10. we will definitely be back. the museum has some neat stuff as well! thank you smokehouse!