All Programs for Adults

Join us for one of our Craft Workshops or Paint Mixers at the Museum.

Make the most of your Museum visit with a Highlights Tour and we'll introduce you to some of the most fascinating items in our galleries and the stories behind them.

2018 NHMU Lecture Series

The Genius of Nature: Bioinspired Design. Engineers, entrepreneurs, architects, and medical researchers across the world recognize the growing imperative of our coexistence with nature. The most inventive among them are inspired by the brilliant...

Foothill Wildflower Walks

Join NHMU's botanist Elizabeth Johnson and entomologist Christy Bills for a 45-minute tour of the wildflowers that grow in the foothills above Salt Lake City. Enjoy the spectacular view, and learn how to identify common flowers and their...

Scientist in the Spotlight

Creating a bridge between the public and local scientists in an informal atmosphere where visitors can ask questions and learn more about current research, this popular program highlights scientists from our own staff along with others from the...

Science Movie Night

Now Showing! Science Movie Night's monthly screenings are curated by our partners at the Utah Film Center. Join us at the City Library the second Tuesday of each month for great movies, great science, and great discussions.

Urban Habitat Weed Pulls

Join us and help save our precious foothills from encroaching noxious weeds, learn about the ecology, classification, and diversity of plants and wildlife in our ecosystem and meet great people. The Urban Habitat is a noxious weed eradication...

Science Cafe

Get a taste of the current scientific research happening at the University of Utah. Meet five fascinating scientists who have prepared a smorgasbord of science for you to savor in an informal, interactive cafe-style setting. Each scientist will...