Natural History Museum of Utah

AMAZING!!! Plan to spend a few hours to do the displays justice. Lots to see make sure your photography devices are charged. Family friendly and interactive. I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! One of the best Natural History Museums I have seen next! Lots of parking.

I love this museum! The layout for the second to fourth floor exhibits slowly moves you from floor to floor and is such an amazing use of space for the particularly large dinosaur exhibits. I'm always so interested to see the newest rotating exhibit, too. It's a little easier to miss since it's in a back corner but it's understandable for the location since it needs time to be switched over. For the most recent trip, my friends and I went to Dino Fest. It was a blast! They open up the back collections area and the lab, and you get to talk to all the awesome employees and volunteers about the different fossils and their work. Everyone was so excited and enthusiastic to share their information and stories. Highly recommend visiting during the annual Dino Fest!

The building is architecturally beautiful and well done. It looks to have no expense spared. All the staff that we encountered were kind and helpful. I would say that the most impressive area is the dinosaur exhibit. The thing I noticed is that there is lots of space for more exhibits and over the years, they have not added any to fill in the open space. It’s not a negative, I only am comparing it to other natural history museums I’ve visited in other states in the U.S.

This place was absolutely awesome! With its impressive four floors to explore, each level offers a unique opportunity to learn and discover something new. The variety of exhibits and displays is truly overwhelming, presenting a wealth of information that captivates the imagination. There's so much to take in that it’s clear that one visit is simply not enough. Each corner holds something intriguing, and I found myself wanting to soak up every detail. It’s evident that multiple trips would be necessary to fully appreciate and understand all the knowledge and experiences this incredible venue has to offer. Every visit promises to unveil something different, making it an exciting journey of exploration and learning!

During my business trip, I spent the weekend at the museum. The exhibits were well-designed and often interactive. As a dinosaur enthusiast, I was particularly impressed by the section dedicated to them. However, all the other parts of the museum were also beautiful and educational. The only issue was that, like many others, I went out onto the terrace which had beautiful views of the city and mountains, but somehow we couldn't get back inside. The ticket reader wasn't responding. In any case, I would definitely love to come back here again.