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The Natural History Museum of Utah Announces its 2021 Lecture Series: Trailblazing Women in Science
March 25, 2021

Among four speakers, the event will feature history-making doctor, engineer, and NASA astronaut, Mae Jemison as its keynote speaker

 
NHMU Launches Two New Archeological Investigations as part of its Award-Winning Online Learning Platform Research Quest
March 23, 2021

The free series of online science investigations are designed to improve middle school-aged students’ critical thinking skills while supporting state curriculum standards.
World-Class Paleontologists Share Cutting-Edge Research During Natural History Museum of Utah’s Polar DinoFest Online Event
January 21, 2021

This unique event explores the rich world of polar dinosaurs over the course of 10 weeks,

beginning Jan. 23-24
Fun Free Access to Rarely-Seen Collections with Behind the Scenes, a Week of Virtual Discovery with Ty Burrell and NHMU Scientists
November 8, 2020

Webcast Events to Replace Annual Public Opening of Museum's Treasured Collections
Antarctic Dinosaurs Opens at NHMU, Featuring Extreme Expeditions and Fossils Unfrozen
October 19, 2020

Meet the scientists and explorers who risked their lives to reveal a dramatically different Antarctica
NOTICE OF DATA SECURITY INCIDENT
August 17, 2020

BLACKBAUD DATA SECURITY INCIDENT

On July 16, the Natural History Museum of Utah received a notification from one of its vendors, the software firm Blackbaud, regarding a data security...

NHMU to Reopen Saturday, August 15 with an Evolved Museum Experience
August 13, 2020

New innovations will help visitors limit contact while safely exploring exhibits
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF UTAH AND UK-BASED THOUGHT DEN LAUNCH POPULAR NATURE ALL AROUND US DIGITAL INTERACTIVE APP
July 28, 2020

GLAMi Award-winning Save Your Stream challenges gamers to protect local waterways
The Natural History Museum of Utah Launches Summer@Home, Powered by NHMU with Four Home-based Summer Experiences Featuring NHMU Scientists and Educational Exploration—Outside!
June 2, 2020

Summer@Home, Powered by NHMU was designed by Museum educators and the Summer Camp team to meet the unique needs this summer – and it’s filling up fast!
Over 10,000 Around the World Tuned in for The Natural History Museum of Utah’s Live Q&A with Astronaut and Author Scott Kelly on Research Quest Live Last Week
April 28, 2020

Students and parents were captivated as Scott Kelly answered of-the-moment questions on how to find inspiration and cultivate critical thinking skills during time at home
The Natural History Museum of Utah and its Partners Encourage the Public to Join Citizen and Community Scientists Across the Globe in the City Nature Challenge April 24-27, 2020
April 16, 2020

Fifth annual challenge offers an opportunity for people to connect with nature and participate in a collective scientific effort, while safely navigating current public health challenges;

results will be announced on May 4
NHMU Helps Students Impacted by School Closures with Research Quest Live, an Interactive Version of the Award-Winning Online Platform
March 19, 2020

Research Quest Live provides a classroom experience with professional educators in real time from the comfort of your home!
STOMP, CHOMP AND ROAR INTO THE AGE OF DINOSAURS AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF UTAH’S 4TH ANNUAL DINOFEST, JAN. 25-26
January 16, 2020

Join leading paleontologists, researchers and community dinosaur enthusiasts as they travel back 66 million years to examine what led to the mass extinction of dinosaurs and other prehistoric inhabitants 

 
Don Those Party Hats and Ring in the New Year at The Natural History Museum of Utah's 5th Annual Noon Year's Eve Celebration
December 30, 2019

Free cronuts and noise makers will be given to all party-goers!
Natural History Museum of Utah to Host Historical Behind the Scenes that Invites Visitors ‘Back to the Basement’
November 5, 2019

For this landmark 50th year, the Museum looks to the past and to the future – highlighting its heritage with early acquisitions while introducing its commitment to digital asset management

 
The Natural History Museum of Utah Launches Four New Research Quest Investigations for Utah Middle School Teachers and Students
October 24, 2019

Using museum specimens, simulations and research data, students investigate ecosystem stability and change in Utah’s Uinta Mountains
Natural History Museum of Utah Marks its 50th Year with Nature All Around Us
October 4, 2019

 

 Groundbreaking new exhibit invites visitors to connect and coexist with Utah’s wonderous nature 
Experience Native American Art and Culture and Shop for One-of-a-Kind Items at the Natural History Museum of Utah's Seventh Annual Indian Art Market
October 1, 2019

A public show and sale featuring traditional handcrafted Native American arts and crafts from 30 artisans representing 11 tribes across the Western United States
Re-Bisoning the West: Restoring an American Icon to the Landscape
August 23, 2019

Lecture and book signing with author Kurt Repanshek on Sunday, September 15 at 1:00pm at NHMU
Natural History Museum of Utah to host Traveling Treasures in Logan, August 12
August 1, 2019

New Traveling Exhibit at Zions Bank Features Unique Collections Objects and Family-friendly Activities to Celebrate the Museum's 50th Anniversary
Savor the Sweet Taste of Summer at the Natural History Museum of Utah
July 11, 2019

Step out of the heat and enjoy the Museum's summer artisan market, games, activities, and foodie workshops, July 20 and 21
Groundbreaking Migration Research becomes Special Exhibit, Yellowstone: Invisible Boundaries, Opens June 29
June 29, 2019

Explore the incredible challenges migratory elk and other dynamic wildlife face as they trek from the protected landscapes of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to the surrounding private and government-owned lands in search of vital winter...

Pioneering Archaeologist and Egyptologist, Sarah Parcak, Discovers Ancient Ruins from Space
March 12, 2019

 

The Natural History Museum of Utah is honored to announce Sarah Parcak, Space Archaeologist, Egyptologist and the 2016 Ted Prize winner as this year’s Lecture Series Keynote speaker, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 7PM at Kingsbury Hall,...

Natural History Museum of Utah’s 2019 Lecture Series Ancient Secrets: Hidden Worlds Revealed
March 11, 2019

Speaker Duncan Metcalfe presents, Farming Among the Fremont: Anticipating Tomorrow
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.