Layne Sermersheim (Statewide Outreach Coordinator) and Katie Vitti (Wasatch Front Outreach Coordinator) sitting at their outreach table which features a variety of dinosaur fossils, like an allosaurus skull.
Request Community Engagement from NHMU
Bringing the State's Museum to Your Neighborhood
As the state’s official museum of natural history, we strive to bring our collections and our educators to the entire state of Utah. Our Community Engagement Team is eager to travel the state, bringing the excitement of the natural world to your neighborhood. Our team provides free education and engagement programming to ignite curiosity in the world around you and to help every Utahn develop a personal connection to science and nature.
Want to See Us in Your Community?
The Community Event Request Form helps the team determine whether we are the right partner for you and your event. You will be asked general details about your event, like date and location, in addition to more detailed questions, like anticipated attendance. Requests must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the desired event to be considered. NHMU prioritizes the following when considering your event:
- Accessibility (e.g., free for the public)
- Location (e.g., West Side of Salt Lake County, rural/frontier counties)
- Audience (e.g., outside of K-12th grades, such as pre-K, families, and adults)
- Educational (e.g., aligned with the Museum’s mission)
- Partnerships (e.g., strengthens connections with current partners, provides an opportunity to reach a community not presently being engaged)
Looking for educators to come to your 4th grade classroom during the school day? Check out our Museum on the Move program!