All Programs for Kids and Families

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...

Phun with Physics

Bug Brigade

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. Bug Brigade occurs on every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

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...

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...

Bluegrass and BBQ

Dance your way to NHMU for our annual Bluegrass and BBQ music festival! Hear some of Utah's best bluegrass bands and enjoy tasty summer barbecue from the Museum Cafe.

Boy Scouts at the Museum

Boy Scouts will enjoy a wide variety of hands-on, authentic experiences with natural history concepts that also support their progress towards Cub Scout Belt Loops, Cub Scout Merit Badges and Boy Scout Merit Badges.