ScienceFest

Workshops Available

Early registration is now open for ScienceFest workshops. Follow the workshop links below to see the workshop schedules for Saturday and Sunday and to register in advance.

About ScienceFest

From growing food and curing diseases to achieving supersonic flight and studying the life that shares our planet, it all starts with science.

Science encompasses a remarkable range of disciplines and careers that shape our world and influence our daily lives. Join us for ScienceFest at NHMU, November 7–8, as we celebrate the people, discoveries, and innovations driving scientific advancement right here in Utah. Designed for the science-curious and lifelong enthusiasts alike, this family-friendly event will ignite curiosity, inspire learning, and showcase the many ways science connects us all.

Participate in:

Exciting science demonstrations
Meet-and-greet opportunities with scientists conducting cutting-edge research
Hands-on activities for kids and families
Science lectures featuring stories of discovery, perseverance, and innovation
Citizen science opportunities
In-depth paid workshops for deeper scientific exploration

Follow the links below to see full schedules for each day and to prebook tickets. Keep scrolling to see paid workshop schedules.

Prebook Saturday Tickets

Prebook Sunday Tickets

ScienceFest Workshops

Dive deeper in these hands-on, expert-led workshops! Workshop tickets also cover festival admission, granting you full access to ScienceFest fun and the Museum's one-of-a-kind exhibitions. Museum Members save 20% on workshop registrations.

Saturday Workshops

Origami Made Easy | 10:30 a.m. | Register Here

Explore the art of origami through hands-on paper creations!

Cyanotype Photograms (Sunlight Photography) | 2:30 p.m. | Register Here

Explore the science and art of sunlight through cyanotype photograms (sunlight photography)!

Sunday Workshops

The Chemistry of Scent | 10:30 a.m. | Register Here

Explore how molecules create the scents we perceive and then build your own simple scent to take home.

Inked Leaf Bookmarks | 12:30 p.m. | Register Here

Learn some botany basics while getting an introduction to alcohol ink art.