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Mysteries of the Ice Ages

More mammoths are visiting Salt Lake City! A new special exhibition exploring the last 80,000 years of Earth's Ice Age is open now for a limited time.

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BUGfest

BugFest returns August 9–10 with a special film screening on Friday, August 8. 

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Chemistry Night

Molecules, Mixtures, and More: It's U of U Chemistry Night at NHMU on September 10!


 

 


 

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Be a Teen Explainer at NHMU!

Teen Explainers is a paid high school internship program focusing on communication and learning about museums. The application window for school year 2025-2026 is now open!

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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    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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    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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Science Stories

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Museum Membership comes with many benefits, including free admission to the NHMU for a year. Best of all, Members help support the Museum in its research and education initiatives every day!

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