Children's Museums

Natural History Museum of Utah

Name: Natural History Museum of Utah
Address: 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Salt Lake City, UT, US
Telephone: (801) 581-6927
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (7458 reviews)

📍 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

📞 (801) 581-6927

🌐 nhmu.utah.edu

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–9 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Natural History Museum of Utah

Modern facility with 10 unique galleries. Modern venue with 10 galleries exploring earth science & Utah’s native cultures in a scenic locale. Houses nearly 30,000 paleontology specimens, making it one of the largest natural history collections in the region. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,458 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Best For: All ages
Collection Size: Nearly 2 million objects
Current Highlight: Bug World special exhibition included with admission
Membership: Yes — includes free admission for a year

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Houses nearly 30,000 paleontology specimens, making it one of the largest natural history collections in the region
⭐Features 10 unique galleries across 5 stories covering diverse disciplines including paleontology, mineralogy, zoology, botany, archaeology, ethnography, and mycology
⭐Offers free guided Foothill Nature Walks led by expert naturalists as part of its community engagement programming
⭐Modern facility includes panoramic valley views with stationary binoculars, allowing visitors to combine natural history education with scenic observation
⭐Currently hosts Bug World special exhibition and has upcoming Spring 2026 programming including Dinos & Dice campaign and Traveling Treasures exhibition

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for at least 3-4 hours to explore the five-story museum properly. Visitors who rush through in 2 hours miss significant exhibits like the nearby arboretum. Prioritize the dinosaur exhibits and interactive displays first, then explore geology, gems, and minerals.
💬Take advantage of the free Foothill Nature Walks offered by the museum—these provide excellent outdoor education that complements indoor exhibits and help you see the valley views mentioned in reviews without museum fatigue.
🕐Arrive early to secure parking, as multiple visitors noted parking limitations. Consider visiting on weekday mornings when the museum is less crowded and you'll have better access to interactive exhibits without long waits.
💡The museum's interactive exhibits across all five floors engage both children and adults. Start with dinosaur exhibits (the most-mentioned attraction) on lower floors, then work up through interactive geology and biology displays to maintain engagement throughout your visit.
💡Prebooking tickets is recommended, and explore Summer Camp registration which offers scholarships. The museum's special exhibitions like Bug World and upcoming 2026 programs (Dinos & Dice, Traveling Treasures) provide fresh reasons to return and justify a membership.