A recent poll reported by the Deseret News found that 60% of Utahns support collecting fossils and artifacts from public lands.

How many spiders can we photograph in Utah over one week? Through this citizen science initiative, your spider photos will contribute to statewide records.

If you have a shellfish allergy, research indicates that you might want to stay away from eating bugs too. This is why.

BugFest is NHMU's annual weekend festival celebrating Utah's incredible invertebrates. Join us on August 8-9, 2026, for this buzz-worthy event!

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One of NHMU's most popular events, DinoFest is a festival celebrating all things dinosaurs, with an emphasis placed on Utah's dinosaur discoveries.

Enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a Utah Mammoth VIP experience in Salt Lake City and a behind-the-scenes tour of mammoth science at NHMU.

Prepare for a quest of Jurassic proportions at Dinos & Dice — an exclusive, after-hours tabletop RPG event held at NHMU in collaboration with The Legendarium.

One of NHMU's most popular events, DinoFest is a festival celebrating all things dinosaurs, with an emphasis placed on Utah's dinosaur discoveries.

Join NHMU and UMFA for a Sensory Friendly Evening with adjusted environments and sensory tools available for use.

Get a taste of the current scientific research happening at the University of Utah.

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On October 2, join us for a free lecture by Sean Gerrity, founder of the American Prairie Reserve, who will speak about the reintroduction of bison and wolves.

Join us for a free screening of "Workshop with a Ghost," a documentary film by the acclaimed artist Toby Wright.

BUGfest is NHMU's annual weekend festival celebrating Utah's incredible invertebrates.

Explore 29 wonders of Utah, one in every county, with guidance from Explorer Corps.

If you took a safari around Lake Bonneville's shoreline in the year 18,000 B.C.E, here are some of the critters you would see.

Mysteries of the Ice Ages invites visitors to explore 80,000 years of Earth’s dramatic history, uncovering the mysteries of ice.

Thoughtfully planned activities can prevent learning loss in children over the long summer holiday.

NHMU is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families.