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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 GuidesSpanish Language Guides
K-1st Grade GuidesPast 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 GuidesPast World 
First Peoples
Land
Life
Climate of Hope
Native Voices
Past World 
First Peoples
Land
Life
Climate of Hope
Native Voices
4-5th Grade GuidesPast 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 GuidesFood Webs
Land Change Over Time
 
Companion guides for Teachers and ChaperonesFood Web Companion Guide
Land Change Over Time Companion Guide
 

 

Special Exhibition Guides

NHMU does not currently have a special exhibition. The next special exhibition, We Carry Stories, will open on December 5th, 2026.

 

 

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:

  1. Focus on one particular exhibit or topic in-depth rather than trying to see and do it all.
  2. 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.