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Mesoamerican Conference

Delve deeper into Maya, free conference, Nov. 16 & 17
https://nhmu.utah.edu/mesoamerican-conference
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Science and Poetry

Nov. 14 after school program at Sprague Library
https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/leap-science-and-poetry
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Discovery Classes

Fun, science learning at the Museum for K-7th grades on weekends and Wednesdays
https://nhmu.utah.edu/saturday-discovery-classes
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Craft Workshop: Woven Wall Hangings

Learn the history and properties of tapestry weaving on Dec. 1
https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/craft-workshop-woven-wall-hangings
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Museum Store Sunday
Museum Store Sunday

Shop at the Museum Store on Nov. 25 and save on your purchase and support the Museum's mission! 
https://nhmu.utah.edu/store
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$5 After 5 p.m.

Enjoy NHMU on Wednesdays after 5 p.m. for only $5 per person!
https://nhmu.utah.edu/FiveAfterFive
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NHMIU paleo collections manager Carrie Levitt-Bussian holds musk ox skullFrom the Blog
Posted November 8th

Old Skull a Landmark Part of Utah’s Ice Age History

The musk ox fossil is one of the earliest vertebrate fossils discovered in Salt Lake County.
Photo of ancient camel's fossilized skull held by the NHMU collections manager. Only her hands are visible. From the Blog
Posted September 28th

How Utah’s Ancient Camel Changed Our Picture Of Ice Age History

Not all fossils are incredibly old or resemble rocks. In fact, some fossils look rather fresh. Part of a camel skull found near Fillmore, Utah, is a prime example.
scientists doing research along a rocky coastlineFrom the Blog
Posted September 11th

Paleo Storms

Paleotempestology is storm chasing through geology. Learn more in this post.

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Salt Lake City, UT 84108

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10:00 am – 5:00 pm Open 7 Days
10:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesdays 

Wednesday, Nov. 21, early closure at 5 p.m. before Thanksgiving

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