Overview

Hype:

The Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point first opened in 2000. A group of Utah paleontologists approached Thanksgiving Point with an idea to build a world-class dinosaur museum. Together, they planned and assembled the exhibits of the Museum of Ancient Life, one of the world's largest collections of mounted fossils. The museum's goal was to take collections out of cases and put them into an immersive environment. The museum also features a large movie screen auditorium named the Mammoth Screen 3D Theater. During museum hours, the theater shows large format science films relevant to the museum's collections and exhibition.

Time:

Fees: Admission

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Features:
  • Museums
  • Dinosaur Fossils
  • Shopping
  • Restrooms - Flush
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Potable Water

Links: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/experience/museum-of-ancient-life/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_Point

Getting There

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Location

Closest City or Region: Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah

Coordinates: 40.424927, -111.885768

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May 20, 2023 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Becca Miller,

Story

Farm Country was shorter than we expected, so we went over to the Museum of Ancient Life and had a fun time there as well. The kids especially like the star tunnel and ran through it a million times.

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June 17, 2022 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Savannah Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Jaren Wagner, Killian Wagner, Calliope Wagner,

Story

Savannah went with the Wagners on a trip to Nibley to see the fireflies and participate in Nibley Heritage Days. They also visited the dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point on the way.

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September 8, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye,

Story

I went to the SEAU Opening Social at the Museum of Ancient Life then walked through the museum after the social. It was impressive!

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