General Admission to the Natural History Museum of Utah
Product ID: 101254
Supplied by: Natural History Museum of Utah
The state's official museum of natural history. Nestled in the foothills above Salt Lake City, the Museum's home—the Rio Tinto Center—includes 163,000 square feet of breathtaking exhibitions exploring billions of years of natural history.
Highlights
- Home to over 2 million historical objects
- The Canyon Café is open to museum visitors and the general public, offering a full espresso bar, hot and cold drinks, sweet and savory menu items, and sweeping views of the Salt Lake Valley.
- The Museum Store is a favorite Salt Lake City shopping destination for Museum merchandise and unique Utah-themed gifts.
What's included
- Admission to the Natural History Museum of Utah
- Tour experiences and some special exhibits
Additional Information
The Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week and remains open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
The Museum is closed every Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day and closes early at 3 p.m. the day prior to each of these holidays. The Museum is also closed the days of its annual fundraising gala and annual all-staff retreat.
Twelve permanent exhibitions—filling four levels at the Museum—explore billions of years of Utah's incredible natural history. An additional special exhibit gallery hosts exciting traveling exhibitions from international exhibit developers that rotate every several months.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final.
Know before you go
Special exhibitions and programs may require an additional fee and access to special exhibitions is subject to availability and may be limited to specific time slots. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. No animals, other than service animals, are allowed in NHMU at any time. The NHMU reserves the right to refuse or revoke the admission of any visitor whose conduct violates NHMU visitor rules or guidelines.
Overview
The Natural History Museum of Utah opened its doors to the public in the George Thomas Building at the University of Utah in 1969. Since then, collections have been transferred from the University's academic departments and grown through research, acquisition, and contributions to number nearly 2 million objects. The Museum has solidified its position as the state museum of natural history and has developed strong programs of exhibits and education, both on-site and statewide. In November 2011, we moved to a new home, the Rio Tinto Center, with state-of-the-art collections care and research facilities.
