Help create a celebration of living heritage
We're weaving the story for NHMU's next special exhibition
The Natural History Museum of Utah is embarking on an ambitious, multi-year, initiative that honors the rich traditions of Indigenous cultures in Utah.
This major project is a celebration of living heritage, cultural resilience, and artistry. It’s a deeply collaborative partnership between the museum and Indigenous knowledge keepers to share their communities’ stories in their own voices. And we need your help to make it a reality.
This initiative culminates in an all-new special exhibition opening exclusively at NHMU in December 2026.
Project highlights include:
- A deep collaboration with 12 Indigenous co-curators, representing each of Utah’s federally recognized tribes, whose voices, lived experience, and traditional knowledge are guiding the stories that will be told.
- More than 100 baskets and woven cradles from NHMU’s collections and the personal collections of our co-curators—each one a testament to generations of skill and creativity.
- A robust suite of programming that includes an artist-in-residence program, performers who will share their artistry live at the Museum, and more.
- An unforgettable educational experience for Utah students, with strong connections to the Utah Core Standards.
Make your gift
For every gift of $100 or more, the Museum will plant a three-leaf sumac seedling in your name in a coordinated effort with our tribal partners
Your gift today will help the Museum deepen collaboration with Indigenous communities, showcase hand-selected objects from the Museum’s anthropology collections, and connect Utah students with a memorable educational experience through immersive displays, artist demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
We hope you’ll join us as we invest in celebrating cultural traditions and elevating stories of creativity, evolution, and resilience.
Click here to make your gift today.
