Natural History Museum of Utah
4.8(6,841)4.8 out of 5 stars, 6841 reviews Salt Lake City, UT
About Natural History Museum of Utah
The Natural History Museum of Utah offers a unique blend of interactive exhibits and stunning architecture, making it a captivating destination for families. The extensive dinosaur exhibits and rotating displays provide a dynamic learning experience that encourages multiple visits.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for educational outingsDinosaur enthusiasts of all agesParents seeking interactive and engaging activities for their childrenAll ages, with specific appeal to dinosaur enthusiasts and children aged 5-12 who enjoy interactive learning
Why families love it
- Interactive exhibits that engage children and adults alike
- Impressive dinosaur exhibit that is a major draw for enthusiasts
- Beautifully designed building with four floors of exploration
- Annual events like Dino Fest that provide unique behind-the-scenes experiences
- The four floors of diverse exhibits that cater to various interests
- The opportunity to interact with knowledgeable staff and volunteers during special events
Insider tips
- Plan to spend several hours to fully enjoy the exhibits
- Charge your photography devices as there are many photo opportunities
- Visit during special events like Dino Fest for enhanced experiences
Good to know before you go
- Avoid peak times during school holidays when the museum may be crowded
- Some visitors reported issues with the ticket reader when re-entering from the terrace
- Open spaces in the museum suggest potential for more exhibits, which some may find lacking
- Crowds
- Can get busy during special events and school holidays
- Value
- Pricing details were not mentioned in the reviews, but the extensive range of exhibits and interactive experiences likely offer good value compared to other entertainment options.
- Food
- No specific food and drink rules mentioned in the reviews
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned, but the museum is noted to be family-friendly
- Safety
- Staff reported to be kind and helpful, contributing to a safe environment
What parents say
"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."
a week ago
"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 "
3 months ago
"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."
3 weeks ago
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