BackNatural History Museum of Utah at the Rio Tinto Center
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301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Hours
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Mon
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Tue
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Wed
10:00am - 9:00pm
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Thu
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Fri
10:00am - 5:00pmOpen now
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Sat
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Sun
10:00am - 5:00pm
As the Utah state museum of natural history, this top attraction provides an introduction to the science in Utah's remarkable landscape. With engaging exhibits, the Museum features Utah's remarkable paleontology discoveries, fascinating gems and minerals, preserved artifacts from Utah's prehistoric peoples, and stories told by Utah's native people of today.Â
Enjoy breath-taking views of the Salt Lake Valley from our observatory deck and experience natural history as only Utah can reveal it.
Visit our website to see the current special exhibition. We typically have two special exhibits each year.Â
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General Information
- Days of Operation: 7 Days a Week
- Liquor Service Available
- Wheelchair Accessible: Full
- Public Transportation: within 2 blocks
- Price (minimum): 10
- Price (maximum): 15
- Seasonal: Year-Round
- Internet Access: Complimentary
- Parking: Free
- Bus Parking / RV Parking
- Gift Shop
Dining & Nightlife
- Coffee Shop on Premises
- Meals Served: Breakfast , Lunch , Snacks
- Restaurant on Premises
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Check
- American Express
- Discover
- Master Card
- Visa
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Events
Friday, Jan 24
Saturday, Jan 25
Tuesday, Feb 04
Wednesday, Feb 05
Wednesday, Feb 12
Saturday, Feb 22
Tuesday, Feb 25
Saturday, Mar 07
Sunday, Mar 08
Wednesday, Mar 18
Wednesday, Apr 08
Meeting Facilities
- Description: The Museum is a stunning venue for memorable events! The architecturally-renowned lobby referred to as "The Canyon" can hold up to 272 for a seated dinner or up to 400 for receptions. Or, host a full museum experience for up to 1,000 guests!
- Reception Capacity: 400
- Theatre Capacity: 300
- Buyout Capacity: 1,000
- Email: kgoings@nhmu.utah.edu
- Parking Stalls: 150
- Phone: (801) 587-5791
- Venue Contact: Katelin Goings
- Venue Type: Meeting/Event Facility , Wedding
- Catering Policy: Exclusive
- Banquet Capacity: 328
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Classroom Capacity: 150
Meeting Facility Rooms
| Room Name | Reception | Sq. Ft. | Banquet Capacity | Dimensions | Cieling | Theater | Classroom Size |
| The Canyon | 400 | -- | 272 | -- | -- | 390 | -- |
| The Swaner Forum | 150 | -- | 72 | -- | -- | 130 | 36 |
| Full Museum | 1000 | -- | 272 | -- | -- | 390 | -- |
| Sky Gallery | 120 | -- | 80 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
