Indoors | Natural History Museum of Utah
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The Natural History Museum of Utah, located in Salt Lake City's Rio Tinto Center, is a premier institution dedicated to exploring the natural world and human history, with a particular focus on Utah and the Intermountain West. Established in 1969 and affiliated with the University of Utah, the museum houses nearly 2 million objects spanning disciplines such as paleontology, anthropology, botany, and mineralogy. Its twelve permanent exhibitions—including "Past Worlds," "First Peoples," and "Great Salt Lake"—offer interactive experiences that delve into the region's geological and cultural narratives. The museum also features rotating special exhibitions. Beyond its exhibits, the museum engages the community through educational programs like the Junior Science Academy and outreach initiatives such as "Museum on the Move," aiming to inspire curiosity and understanding of the natural world.
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Fees: Admission
Recommended Ages:
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 | 70+ |
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Links: https://nhmu.utah.edu/
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye,
Tara, Madi, Cooper, and I went to the Natural History Museum of Utah at the University of Utah. They had a big dinosaur expo going on, so the place was packed. We meandered through the different exhibits from 2:30 until they closed at 5:00. Madi especially liked the interactive screen that has the whole classification of living things. I challenged her to start at the top and work her way down the branches to find the housecat. Cooper loved the sand erosion table and worked with other kids to build a dam across the whole table. Madi was feeling sick and didn't enjoy it as much as she otherwise would have.
Museums
Displays
Other Prehistoric Features
Artifacts
Petroglyphs and Pictographs
Restrooms - Flush
Road Access is Paved
Access Road is 2WD Accessible