Natural History Museum of Utah

05/28/2026

Lowkey obvious… it’s un-bee-lievably 🐝 clear when insect fans show up for Bug World. And if you’re looking for weekend plans, come see this special exhibit at — it’s bringing in record crowds like bugs to a light! 🪲😜 Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

05/26/2026

NHMU and BLM Utah were recently honored with the Award for Excellence in Curation and Collections Management from the Society for American Archaeology. The award recognized work done to preserve and prepare for curation 101,000 archaeological objects that were recovered by the federal government. The museum and agency's efforts over more than a decade includes collaboration with Indigenous communities to identify and, when possible, repatriate these stolen objects to their rightful homes. Read more in our latest blog post:

The Society for American Archaeology recently honored NHMU and BLM Utah for their excellent work on the Cerberus Collection.

05/13/2026

Turn that frown 😔 upside down ☺️ with a visit to and it’s spectacular Bug World 🪲 exhibit! A full day of fun exploring the whole museum with one ticket. Details in the link in our bio.

05/12/2026

If you're still planning summer fun for your kiddos, book a rewarding Summer Camp experience at NHMU! Many camps have sold out but there are still some remaining for rising kindergarteners, rising 1st graders, and rising 4th–5th graders.
These spaces won't last so sign up soon! https://bit.ly/4u8dko0

05/11/2026

The Utah Food Festival returns to this weekend, May 16 and 17, and our delicious workshops are filling fast! Follow the link in our bio to browse our menu of expert-led classes and prebook your tickets! Workshop fees include admission to the entire festival and museum, including the Bug World special exhibit. 😁

05/08/2026

Enter Bug World at the Natural History Museum of Utah and enter the world that bugs built! 🪲🐞🦋

This spectacular exhibit showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of insects in a museum experience like no other. Built by Weta Workshop, the special effects masters behind Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, and other Hollywood blockbusters, you’ll come to see insects in a whole new light! Learn more and prebook tickets here: https://bit.ly/4eCdVcE

Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of a bugs in an experience like no other.

05/07/2026

Our friends at will be leading two of the 12 expert-led workshops happening at the Utah Food Festival at on May 16 and 17. These workshops offer fun, hands-on opportunities to refine your palate and culinary skills during the festival, and workshop tickets also get you full admission to the festival and museum! Follow the link in our bio to see the full lineup and book your tickets!

05/01/2026

Last week, NHMU paleontologist Carrie Levitt-Bussian traveled to New York City to return The Explorers Club flag #203 to the acclaimed 122-year-old institution during its annual gala. Carrie had carried the club's emblem on numerous expeditions into the remote desert south of where she and a team of fellow spent years completing excavation of the American West's first dinosaur discovery made in 1859! Follow the link below to read more about Carrie's experience, the Explorers Club, and the flag's journey from New York to Utah and back again: https://bit.ly/4w0Aa2h

04/28/2026

The Utah Food Festival returns to NHMU on May 16–17 to explore the intersections of food, history, and science here in our region. The festival features a vibrant market of Utah's best food producers offering insights, samples, and products for sale, and guests can participate in hands-on workshops to broaden their palate and enhance their culinary skills. Workshops sell out in advance of the festival, so prebook tickets in advance: https://bit.ly/4tzI9S9

Indulge your taste buds at the Utah Food Festival, a celebration of our region's rich culinary heritage!

04/25/2026

On behalf of the Natural History Museum of Utah, we extend our utmost gratitude and admiration to Randy Johnson for an extraordinary milestone: 20,000 hours of volunteer service at NHMU. This achievement reflects not only remarkable dedication and selflessness, but a profound commitment to our mission and to the countless visitors, staff, and community members whose experiences have been enriched by Randy’s presence. Follow this link to read more about Randy's invaluable contributions to NHMU and the community it serves: https://nhmu.utah.edu/articles/randy-johnson-20000-hours-volunteer-service