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Mysteries of the Ice Ages

Explore 80,000 years of Earth’s dramatic history, uncovering the mysteries of ice and the remarkable adaptations that allowed life to survive in an unforgiving world.

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

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School Break Mini Camp: Winter Edition

Our day-long mini camp invites K–5 snow-scientists to bundle up their curiosity and rotate through a blizzard of hands-on activities. Programming runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., giving parents a full day off!

The Gems and Minerals exhibit at NHMU.

Holiday Hours

The Museum will close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. We will be open the rest of December and January, including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

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Win a Mammoth Prize!

Enter the Utah Mammoth Museum Quest Sweepstakes for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime, VIP Mammoth experience and a behind-the-scenes tour of our paleontology collections! No purchase necessary.

Fossilized dinosaur teeth.

Gift a Membership

Give the gift of a Museum Membership today and your loved ones can enjoy DinoFest for free in January! Memberships provide a year of unlimited Museum access, discounts at the store and cafe, and access to exclusive member-only events.

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! 

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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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