Natural History Museum of Utah

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Key Info

301 Wakara Way

Price & Hours

$19.95 for adults; $17.95 for youth 13-24; $15.95 for kids 3-12
9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily | Open until 9 p.m. Weds

Details

Museums
Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours

Explore the Natural History Museum

Exhibits and Attractions

Visit the Natural History Museum to discover the geological formation of the region's parks, mountain ranges, lakes, and basins. The museum also features exhibits on Utah's Native American tribes, anthropology, entomology, zoology, mineralogy, botany, and more. One highlight is the Great Salt Lake exhibit, which includes interactive segments on one of the area's most distinctive features. Furthermore, children will find the Our Backyard exhibit particularly engaging, offering numerous hands-on activities designed to pique their curiosity. Recent visitors have praised the museum for being family-friendly with plenty to keep everyone entertained.

Visitor Information

The museum operates daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesdays until 9 p.m. Admission fees are $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for young adults aged 13 to 24, and $15.95 for children aged 3 to 12. It is advisable to make reservations in advance. Located approximately 2 miles north of the Hogle Zoo, the museum is most conveniently reached by car. For further details, please consult the museum's official website.

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