All Programs for Adults

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

Sunday Science Salons 2019–2020

We invite you to spend Sunday afternoon at the Museum, visit the Nature All Around Us special exhibition, and hear from local experts whose days revolve around Utah’s rich and ever-changing landscape. These community leaders will share their...

Highlights Tours

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.

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...

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 in 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 dish out their...

Utah's Animals

Join us for live animal observations! Get up close and personal with the Great Basin gopher snake, North American bullfrog, Great Basin Spadefoot (toads), Utah salamanders and learn more about the ecosystems of Utah. An introduction to our animals...

HawkWatch: Birds in the Lab!

Join the HawkWatch crew and some of their fine feathered friends at NHMU! Observe live raptors up close and examine a variety of specimens, including feathers, eggs, and claws. Meet the HawkWatch experts, discover how to identify common birds in...