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Utah Reveals Hidden Worlds of Ancient Maya Civilization
November 9, 2018

Opening day event ¡Celebracion! A Tapestry of Culture to feature living traditions of the indigenous people of Central America and Mexico
The Natural History Museum of Utah's 2018 Indian Art Market, An Unforgettable Native American Art and Cultural Event
October 3, 2018

Discover the rich history, inspiration and symbolism behind traditional Native American arts and crafts at the Natural History Museum of Utah’s sixth annual Indian Art Market, October 13 & 14, 2018 from 10am to 5pm. Featuring...

National Science Foundation Funds - Natural History Museum of Utah, U College of Education to develop online learning environment
June 21, 2018

Digitized Museum Collection Objects Used in New Ways to Connect Students with Science
Researchers Benefit from Crowd Sourcing and Citizen Science Volunteers
May 8, 2018

Searching for firefly habitats in Utah
Participate in the 2018 City Nature Challenge
April 25, 2018

Become a Citizen Scientist of Utah's Biodiversity
The Natural History Museum of Utah Names Abigail Curran New Chief Operating Officer
April 24, 2018

East coast native Abigail Curran is beginning to settle in as Chief Operating Officer at the Natural History Museum of Utah, a new position within the Museum’s existing management team. Curran earned her MBA with an emphasis in operations from...

Exquisite Navajo Rugs and Weavings on Sale at the Natural History Museum of Utah
April 5, 2018

Discover the cultural history and artistry of contemporary and vintage Navajo weavings at the 6th annual Navajo Rug Sale and Silent Auction, presented by the Natural History Museum of Utah in partnership with Toh-Atin Gallery of...

5th Chocolate & Cheese Festival: Blending a Pinch of Science with a Dash of Art
March 14, 2018

Premier handcrafted chocolates and cheeses were once imported to the U.S. by only the most discriminating food-crafters across Europe. Luckily, things change and today Utah and surrounding regions are home to a growing number of talented, award-...

Nature's Ultimate Machines
February 15, 2018

Explora y aprende como las “Maravillosas Máquinas de la Naturaleza” corren, brincan, se deslizan, nadan, muerden y mastican en la nueva exposición Natures’s Ultimate Machines en el museo de Historia Natural de Utah.
Natural History Museum of Utah's New Exhibit, Nature' Ultimate Machines
February 6, 2018

Explores how animals run, chomp, swoop and swim
The Natural History Museum of Utah Presents DinoFest 2018
January 19, 2018

A two-day celebration of “Dinosaurs in Motion
New Game on Climate Change Encourages Players to Collaborate for a Better Future for Utah
November 1, 2017

A climate change-themed game developed by BAFTA-winning studio Preloaded poses a challenging educational premise with the aim of changing behaviors.