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Discovery Classes

Fun, science learning at the Museum for K-7th grades on weekends and Wednesdays
https://nhmu.utah.edu/saturday-discovery-classes
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"Happy Noon Year 2019"
Noon Year's Eve

A New Year's Eve celebration for the whole family on Dec. 31
https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/noon-years-eve-2019
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A painted winter landscape.
Paint Mixer Workshop: Winter in the Wasatch

January 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Click here to register
https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/paint-mixer-workshop-winter-wasatch
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$5 After 5 p.m.

Enjoy NHMU on Wednesdays after 5 p.m. for only $5 per person!
https://nhmu.utah.edu/FiveAfterFive
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A watercolor painting outlining leaves with blue paint.
Craft Workshop: Botanical Watercolors

Jan. 23 with artist Laura Muir
https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/craft-workshop-botanical-watercolors
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image of elephantsFrom the Blog
Posted November 22nd

How Environmental Shifts Killed Africa’s Prehistoric Megaherbivores

Africa is home to some of the most fantastic beasts on the planet. But they are a shadow of what existed in the ancient past.
NHMIU paleo collections manager Carrie Levitt-Bussian holds musk ox skullFrom the Blog
Posted November 8th

Old Skull a Landmark Part of Utah’s Ice Age History

The musk ox fossil is one of the earliest vertebrate fossils discovered in Salt Lake County.
Photo of ancient camel's fossilized skull held by the NHMU collections manager. Only her hands are visible. From the Blog
Posted September 28th

How Utah’s Ancient Camel Changed Our Picture Of Ice Age History

Not all fossils are incredibly old or resemble rocks. In fact, some fossils look rather fresh. Part of a camel skull found near Fillmore, Utah, is a prime example.

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301 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

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10:00 am – 5:00 pm Open 7 Days
10:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesdays 

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