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Explore 80,000 years of Earth’s dramatic history, uncovering the mysteries of ice and the remarkable adaptations that allowed life to survive in an unforgiving world.
What's Happening
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Squirrel Fest 2025
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Once Upon a Time @ NHMU: December
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Scouting America: Forensics for Bear Cubs
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Nature 101 | Unraveling the History of Zoological Collections and Emerging Pathogens: A Look into the Museum of Southwestern Biology and Hantaviridae
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NHMU Family Seasonal Science: Winter Solstice
Discover the Collections
We are home to a world-renowned collection of nearly 2 million objects. Discover our expertise in the wonders of life, earth and culture. Explore Science
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Archaeology
Archaeology examines the human past through studies of ancient objects.
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Ethnography
Ethnography, a branch of anthropology, is the study of living cultures and their histories.
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Invertebrate Zoology
The Invertebrate Collections at NHMU consist of insects, arachnids, leeches, and mollusks.
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Mineralogy
NHMU’s Mineralogy Collection includes natural crystals, ore samples, and faceted gemstone specimens that illustrate the diversity and beauty of minerals.
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Mycology
Mycology is the study of Fungi, one of the most diverse and least understood kingdoms. NHMU began its mycology collection in 2016.
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Paleontology
Paleontology is the study of ancient life by examining the fossil record. The Museum's paleontology collections comprise nearly 30,000 catalogued specimens.
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Vertebrate Zoology
Vertebrate zoology is the study of animals with a backbone. Scientists have long used natural history collections to understand more about these animals.
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NHMU is an active research institution. Read more about the fascinating science behind the Museum, from dinosaur discoveries to citizen science!
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Museum Membership comes with many benefits, including free admission to NHMU for a year. Best of all, Members help support the Museum in its research and education initiatives every day!
Visit us at the Natural History Museum of Utah, a museum as dramatic as the wonders it holds. We illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it.