Children's Museums
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
📍 444 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
About Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
Children's museum with hands-on exhibits. Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & workshops, plus a terrace with a real helicopter. Features a real helicopter on an outdoor terrace that serves as an interactive exhibit, allowing children to explore an actual aircraft and a dispatch station. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,568 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Downtown Salt Lake City at The Gateway
- Hours
- 10AM–6PM, open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays)
- Best For
- All ages — hands-on learning through play
- Highlights
- Dinosaur fossils exhibit, railroad exhibit, kid-sized city role play
💡 Did You Know?
- Features a real helicopter on an outdoor terrace that serves as an interactive exhibit, allowing children to explore an actual aircraft and a dispatch station
- The I Dig Dinos paleontology exhibit includes a fossil digging experience where children can engage in hands-on bone excavation activities
- Offers Sensory Inclusive Mornings & Evenings on Mondays and Sundays, providing specialized programming for children with sensory sensitivities
- Houses a full-scale miniature train set and pinewood Derby-style car track on the upper level, noted by visitors as significant recent additions to the museum
- Located in downtown Salt Lake City at The Gateway shopping center, positioned as one of the best indoor family experiences in Utah with easy access to nearby attractions including the Natural History Museum of Utah and Clark Planetarium
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan 1-2 hours for a complete visit. The museum is best suited for children ages 4-10, with top exhibits including the Hive (climbing/balls), construction site, water tables, and the miniature train set on the upper level. Toddlers under 2.5 may find limited engaging exhibits despite paying full admission.
- Arrive early on weekends to avoid crowds that make interactive exhibits harder to access. The model train area on the second floor has limited hours (only 2 hours daily), so plan accordingly. Saturday mornings before mid-day are ideal.
- Be aware of parking costs requiring online payment via their WiFi (cell service unavailable in lot). Budget for adult admission—the museum charges per adult even if supervising. Membership has strict policies requiring the card holder to attend with photo ID, limiting flexibility for families.
- Note that the Dinosaur/I Dig Dinos exhibit has limited interactive value—the fossil dig site lacks sand for actual digging and mainly offers observation-based learning. Prioritize hands-on exhibits like the construction site, water tables, and Macy's grocery store for maximum engagement.
- Take advantage of the nearby Clark's Planetarium with free admission located across the walkway at The Gateway. This extends your educational experience without additional cost and provides a break from the main museum.
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