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Closing early

On Wednesday, Nov. 25 we are closing early at 3 p.m. 
Closing early
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A dinosaur.

Antarctic Dinosaurs

Now open! 

Reservations required
Antarctic Dinosaurs
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Holiday Shopping

Unique gifts at

NHMU's Store!
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A woman looks at a case of butterflies.

Behind the Scenes

Join Ty Burrell for a week of virtual museum exploration beginning Nov 14
 
Behind the Scenes
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Virtual Birthday Parties

Reservations now being taken for mid-November and beyond
Virtual Birthday Parties
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Gallery Quest

Take a self-guided Gallery Quest tour on your next visit
Gallery Quest
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Experts Cynthia Wilson and Arnold Clifford sit in the shade with plant specimens spread on a table, examining plants found in the Bears Ears desert.From the Blog
Posted November 22nd

Plants Reveal How People Lived in Bears Ears

A collaborative effort is revealing which plants were important to people who have lived in Bears Ears over millennia.
Rock crags and pine trees in a Wasatch Front forest.From the Blog
Posted November 13th

Behind the Scenes: Why are There so Many Wildfires Right now?

Understanding the history of wildfires requires many different types of information, from satellites to ancient charcoal.
From the Blog
Posted November 13th

Behind the Scenes: Why are There so Many Unique Fossil Species in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument?

Geology and ancient environments helped create a dinosaur hotspot.

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301 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Hours

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open 7 Days

Closing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020

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An architectural marvel and a case study in "green" design created by community generosity; we welcome you to the Natural History Museum of Utah at the Rio Tinto Center.