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Special Exhibitions

Angkor
October 22, 2022 to April 23, 2023
Explore, through science, the mysteries of ancient Angkor, long obscured by the encroaching forests of Southeast Asia

Permanent Exhibitions

Native Voices
The traditions of Utah’s eight federally recognized tribes—are featured in this circular gallery nestled in the hillside at the top of the building.
Life
The web of life is illustrated in a series of exhibits exploring complexity from DNA to Ecosystems, with a focus on Utah’s extraordinary biological diversity.
Land
A journey through three distinct physiographic regions formed over millions of years, the Land showcases Utah’s Middle Rocky Mountains, Basin and Range, and Colorado Plateau.
First Peoples
The story of Great Basin’s prehistoric peoples is told while putting visitors in the shoes of archaeologists who use science to interpret the past. Located in the R. Harold Burton Foundation Gallery.
Gems and Minerals
Rough mineral forms are juxtaposed with elegant cut gemstones, all in brilliant colors. Located in the O.C. Tanner Hall.
Great Salt Lake
The compelling narrative of the Great Salt Lake, a remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville is brought to life through hands-on interactives, sounds, smells, and a spectacular view of the Lake itself. Located in the Willard L. Eccles Foundation Gallery.
Past Worlds
A sequence of snapshots in time spanning hundreds of millions of years depicts a range of Utah’s ancient environments and their changing life forms. Located in the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation Gallery.
Sky
Weather, climate, astronomy, dark skies, and the sun are interpreted in this gallery with its adjacent rooftop terrace.
Our Backyard
An intimate, discovery-based environment invites our youngest visitors to experience natural history first hand.
News from Our Scientists—Digitizing Our Collections
A rotating exhibit featuring the research and work of NHMU scientists.
Utah Futures
In this thought-provoking space “Utah Climate Challenge,” a fast-paced multiplayer game, invites you to work with others to envision a healthy and sustainable future for Utah. Located in the Barbara L. and Norman C. Tanner Gallery.
Poetry Path

The Natural History Museum of Utah is a partner in the Field Work: Aligning Poetry & Science project working to humanize the language of science via poetry. Doing so helps audiences forge deeper, more meaningful relationships with the natural...

Special Exhibition Archive

The Nature of Color
February 26, 2022 to August 14, 2022
Opening February 26, 2022! Color makes the world feel vibrant and alive. But that’s not all. Color helps us make sense of the world. It contains vast amounts of information—about the natural world, and the human world.
Egipto: La Era de los faraones
May 20, 2021 to January 6, 2022
Egipto: La Era de los Faraones te transportará al pasado lejano donde explorarás los mitos y la vida de la antigua cultura egipcia.
Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs
May 20, 2021 to January 6, 2022
Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs will take visitors into the distant past, exploring the myths and realities of ancient Egyptian culture.
Decisions Downstream
January 15, 2021 to September 6, 2021
A special exhibition merging art and science examining how our choices have impacts on ecosystems downstream and beyond.
Antarctic Dinosaurs
October 22, 2020 to April 4, 2021
Embark on an adventure to uncover never-before-seen dinosaur fossils from one of the most isolated environments on Earth. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Field Museum is an immersive experience, transporting visitors back 200 million years to discover...