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Guest stand before a projection that shows the National Geographic covers featuring Jane Goodall.

Closing After May 27

Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall

A celebration of the life and work of one of our greatest champions of the natural world.

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2024 Summer Camps

Summer Camp

Explore NHMU's award-winning Summer Camps for K–8th graders in the Salt Lake City area. Spots are limited, reserve yours today!

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Foothill Nature Walks

Join us for a 45-minute, expert-led tour of the wildflowers growing in the foothills above Salt Lake City at our upcoming Foothill Nature Walks.

Jyothsna demonstrates Bharatanatyam in a colorful outfit.

Community Curator Night

Dive into the vibrant world of Indian art on June 5 from 5–8 p.m. with the Nitya Nritya Foundation at NHMU.

An acrylic painting of the Wasatch Mountains on a wooden table with paintbrushes next to it.

May Craft Workshop

Capture the vibrant colors of spring in the Wasatch Range with this acrylic painting workshop on May 29!

Discover the Collection

We are home to a world-renowned collection of 1.6 million objects. Discover our expertise in the wonders of life, earth and culture. Explore Science

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    Archaeology

    Archaeology examines the human past through studies of ancient objects.

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  • Allison Izaksonas looks at a plant in the Museum's collections.

    Botany

    Botany at NHMU consists of an Herbarium and Fungarium and associated research.

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  • Dr. Anne Lawlor looks at a beaded belt in the museum's collections.

    Ethnography

    Ethnography, a branch of anthropology, is the study of living cultures and their histories.

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  • A scientist looks into drawers of invertebrate specimens including many butterflies.

    Invertebrate Zoology

    The Invertebrate Collections at NHMU consist of insects, arachnids, leeches, and mollusks.

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    Mineralogy

    NHMU’s Mineralogy Collection includes natural crystals, ore samples, and faceted gemstone specimens that illustrate the diversity and beauty of minerals.

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  • Dr. Bryn Dentinger works in a lab at the Museum.

    Mycology

    Mycology is the study of Fungi, one of the most diverse and least understood kingdoms. NHMU began its mycology collection in 2016.

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  • A paleontologist stands next to large fossils in NHMU's collections.

    Paleontology

    Paleontology is the study of ancient life by examining the fossil record. The Museum's paleontology collections comprise nearly 30,000 catalogued specimens.

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  • Scientists stand amongst open drawers of a vertebrates collection.

    Vertebrate Zoology

    Vertebrate zoology is the study of animals with a backbone. Scientists have long used natural history collections to understand more about these animals.

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A dinosaur fossil

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Citizen Science

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A child examines an exhibit at NHMU.

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