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Natural History Museum of Utah

Natural History Museum of Utah

Utah's state museum of natural history, in the Rio Tinto Center in the foothills above the city, with dinosaur fossils, native cultures, gems and minerals, and views across the valley.

The Natural History Museum of Utah's copper-clad Rio Tinto Center building in the foothills

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Utah's state museum of natural history, in the Rio Tinto Center in the foothills above the city, with dinosaur fossils, native cultures, gems and minerals, and views across the valley.

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  • Parking

    Not posted

  • Typical hours

    Daily

Parent tips

  • The museum recommends buying tickets online; any discount has to be applied at the admission desk.
  • Wednesday late hours (until 9 PM) are handy on short winter days.

Details come from the organizer's public website. Times and prices change — please verify before visiting. Last checked Nov 11, 2026. Source

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