Utilize NHMU Student Guides
There is so much to see and do during a field trip to the Natural History Museum of Utah! Get the most out of your visit by using the activities below and reviewing field trip logistics.
NHMU Student Activities
Use the below student activities to explore NHMU's permanent galleries.
| English Language Guides | Spanish Language Guides | |
|---|---|---|
| K-1st Grade Guides | Past World Great Salt Lake First Peoples Life Climate of Hope Native Voices | Past World Great Salt Lake First Peoples Life Climate of Hope Native Voices |
| 2nd-3rd Grade Guides | Past World First Peoples Land Life Climate of Hope Native Voices | Past World First Peoples Land Life Climate of Hope Native Voices |
| 4-5th Grade Guides | Past World Great Salt Lake First Peoples Land Life Climate of Hope Native Voices | Past World Great Salt Lake First Peoples Land Life Climate of Hope Native Voices |
| 6th-8th Grade Guides | Food Webs Land Change Over Time | |
| Companion guides for Teachers and Chaperones | Food Web Companion Guide Land Change Over Time Companion Guide |
Special Exhibition Guides
Use the guide below to explore the current special exhibition: Bug World. This exhibit runs February 14th, 2026- September 7th, 2026.
Use these guides to help students explore in the gallery:
Interested in deepening engagment? Use the following materials before your visit to NHMU.
Kindergarten-1st Grade student pre-visit and teacher materials
2nd-3rd grade student pre-visit and teacher materials
3-5th grade student pre-visit research activity
And, check out our chaperone and educator Bug World Guide here!
Create your Own Field Trip Activity
Natural History Museum of Utah educators have observed that students, Lead Explorers, and teachers have the best field trip experiences when they:
- Focus on one particular exhibit or topic in-depth rather than trying to see and do it all.
- Include:
- Pre-visit component
- During visit component
- Post-visit component
Teachers can visit the Museum for FREE to help plan their field trip. Interested? Email the Field Trip Team for a discount code for free admission.
STEM Programs
During your visit our STEM Lab drop-in space or STEM in the Spotlight program may be available! Learn more about the current activities and schedule on the STEM Programs webpage.