Hours

Open Everyday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Last Admission is 4:30 p.m.

Open Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Last Admission is 8:30 p.m.

Please Note: On Thursday, June 27, 2013, the Museum will close at 3:00 p.m. 
Last Admission is 2:30 p.m. on 6/27/13.

Admission Prices*

Tickets may be purchased online in advance of your visit. Buy Tickets Now

*Pricing subject to change

Promotional Partners

Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass

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Foothill Cultural District

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Association of Science - Technology Centers Passport Program

The Natural History Museum of Utah is a member of the Association of Science - Technology Centers.  Free admission to the NHMU through the ASTC passport program is offered to anyone who (1) lives more than 90 miles away (as the crow flies) from NHMU, AND (2) has a current membership in an ASTC-passport museum located more than 90 miles from NHMU (as the crow flies).  Proof of both residence and membership is required.  Free admission is limited to one for “individual” memberships, two for “duo” memberships, and two adults plus all minors living at the same address for “family” or higher membership categories.

Blue Star Museums

The Museum is pleased to offer free admission to all active military ID holders and up to 5 family members from Memorial Day through Labor Day as part of the Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America.

Visit the Blue Star Museums website for more information about this program.

University of Utah Alumni Association Member Discount

The Museum is pleased to offer University of Utah Alumni Association members $2 off Adult, Senior, and Youth admission, and $1 off Child admission. This discount extends to the Alumni Association member and up to three guests per visit. Members must present a valid Alumni Association membership card and photo ID at the museum admission desk to take advantage of this offer.

Free Days at the Museum

The Museum will offer four Free Days during 2013 in appreciation for the important Zoo, Arts, and Parks funding we receive from Salt Lake County. 

Free Days 2013

• Monday, January 14, 2013
• Monday, April 15, 2013
• Monday, July 15, 2013
• Monday, October 14, 2013

Advance reservations are strongly encouraged for Free Days are available online only on the Tuesday prior to each scheduled Free Day at 12:00 Noon Mountain Time. 

A limited amount of drop-in tickets are available for each Free Day.  If you don't have advance reservations, you are able to still come to the Museum.  If tickets are available, then you will be granted admission, though you may be asked to wait for a later start time.  Please be aware that, while we make every effort to serve everyone, we cannot guarantee admission on Free Days if you don't have an advance reservation.

More About Museum Free Days Tickets and Parking

More about the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks Program

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