All Programs for Kids and Families

After School Adventure Club for 1st–3rd Graders

Join the Club! Examine, investigate and discover the natural world in this exciting after school club geared for first through third graders.

Birthday Parties

Science-themed birthday parties for kids turning 4 - 10 years old are held in a private Party Room allow party guests to enjoy the galleries and exhibits.

NHMU Saturday Discovery Classes for 2nd–5th Graders

Join us for a variety of STEAM-based programming that will engage your child and spark their curiosity at our Saturday Discovery Classes.

Girl Scouts at the Museum

NHMU offers several exciting workshops that will help your Brownie and Junior Girl Scout fulfill her badges and participatory patches. Click here for current program offerings. Registration is through the Girl Scouts of Utah website.

HawkWatch: Birds in the Lab!

Join the HawkWatch crew and some of their fine feathered friends for the opportunity to observe live raptors up-close and examine a variety of specimens-feathers, eggs, and claws! Meet the HawkWatch experts, discover how to identify common birds...

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...

Twice a month we offer visitors an opportunity to observe and handle live bugs to learn about these arthropods' anatomy, behavior and important ecological roles. Every second and fourth Saturday from 2-4pm.

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...