Get Face-to-Face with Local Scientists! Join Meteorologist Peter Veals as he discusses the hard science behind cool weather phenomena.
Architecture Tours
Explore the Rio Tinto Center's unique design, materials, green features and public art on a guided architecture tour, included with Museum admission..
Featured Coming Events
June 21, 2013 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Life Gallery - Naturalist Lab
June 27, 2013 - 6:00pm
The Rio Tinto Center
Don't miss the party of the summer!
An Evening of Illumination is the Natural History Museum of Utah's most important fundraising event of the year. Proceeds from the event support the Museum's work in areas ranging from scientific research to youth education and special exhibitions.
July 9, 2013 - 7:00pm
The City Library - 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah
Science Movie Night The "Summer of Disaster" continues in our monthly series presented in partnership with the Utah Film Center. And get ready for Nature Unleashed special exhibit opening Memorial Day Weekend!
Events Listing
October 12, 2013 - 10:00am to October 13, 2013 - 5:00pm
A New Tradition at NHMU! Join us for our first Indian Market, October 12 & 13, 2013.
The Indian Market at the Natural History Museum of Utah will be a juried...
October 14, 2013 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
The Museum is pleased to offer four Free Days in 2013 in appreciation for the important Zoo, Arts, and Parks funding we receive from Salt Lake...
October 14, 2013 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Energetic and interactive live physics demos for kids and adults! Join our Phun with Physics scientists, Patrick Wiggins, Tori Sprattling, and Jayceen Craven from the...
October 25, 2013 - 6:30pm to October 26, 2013 - 8:30am
Spend an unforgettable night with your family at the Natural History Museum of Utah! You'll participate in activities for the whole family as you explore the museum at...
November 15, 2013 - 6:30pm to November 16, 2013 - 8:30am
Spend an unforgettable night with your family at the Natural History Museum of Utah! You'll participate in activities for the whole family as you explore the museum at...