Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City

Name: Natural History Museum of Utah
Address: 301 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, 84108-1214, United States
Telephone: +1 801-581-6927

#94 among attractions in Salt Lake City

Museum, Natural history museum, History museum, Science museum

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Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City

Facts and practical information

The Natural History Museum of Utah is a museum located in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The museum shows exhibits of natural history subjects, with an emphasis on Utah and the Intermountain West. The mission of the museum is to illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it. A new building, named the Rio Tinto Center, opened in November 2011. The museum is part of the University of Utah and is located in the university's Research Park. ()

Established: 1969 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 40°45'51"N, 111°49'23"W

Address

301 S Wakara WayEast Bench (University of Utah)Salt Lake City 84108-1214 United States

Contact

+1 801-581-6927

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Day trips

Natural History Museum of Utah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hogle Zoo, This Is The Place Heritage Park, Jon M. Huntsman Center, Red Butte Garden and Arboretum.

1.1 miS
Exotic animals, a train and a carousel
Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City
27 min walk • Nestled at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, Hogle Zoo is a cherished wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Salt Lake City, United States. This sprawling 42-acre zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals from around the globe and serves as an educational...
0.8 miSE
Park, Historical place, State park
This Is The Place Heritage Park, Salt Lake City
20 min walk • Nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Range, This Is The Place Heritage Park offers a window into Salt Lake City's storied past. This living history museum commemorates the spot where Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City
22 min walk • The Jon M. Huntsman Center, nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant sporting culture. This premier sports venue, with a seating capacity of over 15,000, serves as the home court for the University of Utah's basketball...
~1020 ftN
Garden, Park, View point
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Salt Lake City
5 min walk • Red Butte Garden and Arboretum consists of a botanical garden, arboretum, and amphitheatre operated by the University of Utah, in the foothills of the Wasatch Range in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is open year-round to the public.
0.7 miW
Bridge
George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge, Salt Lake City
19 min walk • The George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge is a pedestrian bridge on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The bridge was complete in 2001.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum
Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City
28 min walk • The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is the region's primary resource for culture and visual arts. It is located in the Marcia and John Price Museum Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on the University of Utah campus near Rice-Eccles Stadium.
0.9 miSE
Monuments and statues
This Is the Place Monument, Salt Lake City
24 min walk • The This is the Place Monument is a historical monument at the This is the Place Heritage Park, located on the east side of Salt Lake City, Utah, at the mouth of Emigration Canyon.
0.7 miW
Museum, Forts and castles
Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City
17 min walk • Camp Douglas was established in October 1862, during the American Civil War, as a small military garrison about three miles east of Salt Lake City, Utah, to protect the overland mail route and telegraph lines along the Central Overland Route. In 1878, the post was renamed Fort Douglas.
1.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Vernacular architecture
Mount Van Cott, Salt Lake City
32 min walk • Mount Van Cott is a mountain located in the Wasatch Mountain Range immediately east of the University of Utah with an elevation of 6,351 feet. The mountain is a common spot for hikers as well as mountain bikers and has many access trails. The east side of the University of Utah offers direct access to trails to the summit.
1.2 miW
Library, Bookshop
J. Willard Marriott Library, Salt Lake City
31 min walk • The J. Willard Marriott Library is the main academic library of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. The university library has had multiple homes since the first University of Utah librarian was appointed in 1850.
1 miNW
Botanical garden
State Arboretum of Utah, Salt Lake City
25 min walk • The State Arboretum of Utah is an arboretum located across the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as on an additional site at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Natural History Museum of Utah open?

Natural History Museum of Utah is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Natural History Museum of Utah?

Nearby attractions include Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Salt Lake City (5 min walk), University of Utah, Salt Lake City (17 min walk), Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City (17 min walk), George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge, Salt Lake City (19 min walk).

How to get to Natural History Museum of Utah by public transport?

The nearest stations to Natural History Museum of Utah:

Light rail

Fort Douglas • Lines: 703 (19 min walk)
University Medical Center • Lines: 703 (24 min walk)

Bus

Central Campus Drive @ 260 S • Lines: 21 (30 min walk)