DinoFest
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DinoFest will return in January, 2026. In the meantime, subscribe to one of NHMU's email lists and you will be entered to win this incredible Smilodon skull cast. One lucky subscriber will be annoucned as our winner at DinoFest! If you're already a subscriber, you're already entered!
In 2024, DinoFest explored "Underwater Worlds." Coming up in January 2026, the festival will return with a whole new prehistoric theme. Stay tuned for dates and details. Until then, check out our upcoming events, subscribe to our email list, and read our Science Stories to explore some of the fascinating research being conducted by our scientists. Or, read on to learn more about the history of DinoFest.
About DinoFest
NHMU premiered DinoFest in 2017 and it immediately became one of NHMU's most popular events, drawing record-breaking attendance on its opening weekend. While the festival celebrates all things dinosaurs, an emphasis is placed on Utah's dinosaur discoveries which fill the Museum here in Salt Lake City. Special access is granted for guests to explore the paleontology collections and prep lab, and many dino-themed community partners and activities fill the Museum. The festival is anchored by expert lectures presented by NHMU and visiting paleontologists from around the world, who explore a different theme each year. Learn more about DinoFest through the ages.
DinoFest gives us the perfect opportunity to bridge the gap between the fun-filled fantasy side of dinosaurs that kids have grown up with, and the amazing scientific research and paleontological discoveries taking place right now in Utah and around the world.
