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DinoFest!

The Extinction of Dinosaurs, Jan. 25 & 26
DinoFest!
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2020 Lecture Series

The Essence of Nature

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2020 Lecture Series
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The Natural History Museum of Utah in winter.

NHMU News

Jason Cryan will be NHMU's next Executive Director 
NHMU News
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A view looking upward at tall trees.

People, Place, Design

Sarah Jack Hinners, PhD. speaks Sunday, Jan. 12
People, Place, Design
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A painting of Double O Arch in winter.

Paint Mixer Workshop: Arches in Winter

January 15 at 6:30 p.m.

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Paint Mixer Workshop: Arches in Winter
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Family Late Night

Year-Round Family Programming

From dino-themed birthday parties to family paint mixers
Year-Round Family Programming
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A raptor-like dinosaur at the NHMU shows black and white plumage inspired by new discoveries.From the Blog
Posted December 30th

The Top Science Stories of the Decade

From fascinating to frightening, here are some of the top science stories of the past 10 years.
A display of different horned dinosaur skulls, including species found only in Utah.From the Blog
Posted December 27th

Top Dinosaur Discoveries of the Decade

The past ten years have seen hundreds of new dinosaur discoveries. Here are a few of the highlights.
A close up of a giraffe, showing chewing on plants.From the Blog
Posted December 23rd

Ten Natural History Discoveries of the Decade

From humming giraffes to new species hiding in parking lots, it's been a big decade for natural history.

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