Bug World

Closing Soon

Bug World

Step into an immersive, larger-than-life world where insects reign supreme. Bug World, our record-breaking special exhibition, is closing September 7, so see it before it's gone!

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A fossil of Ceratosaurus.

Exhibitions

Explore our world-class exhibitions as you plan your visit to NHMU.

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jumping spider

Utah Spider Observation Week

How many spiders can we all photograph in Utah over one week? Through this citizen science initiative happening August 15-23, your spider photos will contribute to records of statewide arachnid diversity.

dancer at the Intermountain Hoop Dancing Competition

Intermountain Hoop Dancing

Hoop Dance is a form of visual storytelling that connects people with plants, animals, and the natural world. Join NHMU and RBG for the Intermountain Hoop Dance Competition on September 12!

Children admire a fossilized ceratopsian skull.

Members Experience More

There's Museum magic in every season! Become a Museum Member to enjoy free admission all year, including at our major festivals.

NHMU's Dinos & dice event, which is D&D played amid the museum's fossils.

Dinos & Dice RPG

Brave adventurers needed for these after hours game nights at NHMU! Assemble your crew and register now! Spots are limited.

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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  • Allison Izaksonas looks at a plant in the Museum's collections.

    Botany

    Botany at NHMU consists of an Herbarium and Fungarium and associated research.

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  • Dr. Anne Lawlor looks at a beaded belt in the museum's collections.

    Ethnography

    Ethnography, a branch of anthropology, is the study of living cultures and their histories.

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  • A scientist looks into drawers of invertebrate specimens including many butterflies.

    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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  • Dr. Bryn Dentinger works in a lab at the Museum.

    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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  • A paleontologist stands next to large fossils in NHMU's collections.

    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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  • Scientists stand amongst open drawers of a vertebrates collection.

    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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Science Stories

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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A man and a boy hunt for insects with a net in an open field.

Citizen Science

Anyone can contribute to scientific research as a citizen scientist! See how you can get involved in your community. 

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A child examines an exhibit at NHMU.

Become a Member

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!

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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.

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