Natural History Museum of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Natural History Museum of Utah, nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, allows you to go on a journey through time and space. From towering dinosaurs, to the intricate ecosystems of the Great Salt Lake, every exhibit is a display of the beauty and complexity of nature. Whether you love science and history or are simply curious about the world around you, the museum offers a wealth of knowledge.

Come and explore the museum with me.

Twelve permanent exhibitions let you explore billions of years of Utah’s incredible natural history. An additional special exhibit gallery hosts exciting traveling exhibitions from international exhibit developers that rotate every several months.

What we did there?

Designed in consultation with Utah’s Indigenous communities, this exhibition depicts Native American art and culture and interprets the deep memory and contemporary presence of Utah’s indigenous people.

Visit the Storytelling circle where you can listen to stories of origin and connection to the land.

The web of life is illustrated in a series of exhibits exploring complexity from DNA to Ecosystems, with a focus on Utah’s extraordinary biological diversity.

A journey through three distinct physiographic regions formed over millions of years, the Land showcases Utah’s Middle Rocky Mountains, Basin and Range, and Colorado Plateau.

While navigating the switchbacks, touch real rock specimens and explore interactive exhibits on earthquakes, plate tectonics, erosion and much more.

A sequence of snapshots in time spanning hundreds of millions of years depicts a range of Utah’s ancient environments and their changing life forms.

Utah’s past worlds are brought to life in displays that capture plant and animal diversity, sights, sounds and smells long lost ecosystems. In this gallery there are dozens of skeletal reconstructions on display.

One of the best things I did at the museum was see an exhibit about Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, who braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives: chimpanzees. The exhibit closes on May 27.

I also had the pleasure of going back to the museum the following day for the opening party of the Women in Travel Summit. It was the perfect place to hold an event and everyone had a fabulous time.

We enjoyed signature cocktails.

Ate delicious food.

And enjoyed the amazing views.

My favorite part of the night was being on the terrace at sunset. What a stunning way to start the evening.

Cheers!

When can you visit?

Open daily 10 A.M.–5 P.M. (9 P.M. on Wednesdays)

How much are tickets?

Adult $22.95

Senior 65+ $20.95

Young Adult 13-24 $20.95

Child 3-12 $17.95

Child 2 and under Free

Museum Members Free

U of U Students, Faculty & Staff Free

Where can you buy tickets?

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Tips for a Great Day

Parking Information: There is plenty of complimentary parking at the museum.

Feeling Hungry? The Museum’s Canyon Café is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

You are permitted to bring your own food and drink into the Museum, but please note that table space will be limited. As always, food and drinks are not permitted in the galleries.

Gift shop: NHMU’s Museum Store has great museum merchandise and unique Utah-themed gifts.

Membership: Click HERE to read about membership.