Natural History Museum of Utah · Trailwind

LandmarkNatural History Museum of UtahSalt Lake City, United StatesSet into the foothills above the University of Utah campus, this copper-clad building houses dinosaur skeletons, Utah geology, and Native cultural…

Set in: Salt Lake City, United States

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Know before you go

The building itself, designed to echo the surrounding rock formations, is worth seeing even before you step inside

A rooftop terrace has one of the better free overlooks of the Salt Lake Valley

Utah's fossil beds have produced some of the best dinosaur specimens in North America, well represented here

Pairs well with

Temple Square, 3 mi away

Utah State Capitol, 3 mi away

Park City Mountain Resort, 19 mi away

Great Salt Lake, 19 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Natural History Museum of Utah?Natural History Museum of Utah is in Salt Lake City, United States.What is Natural History Museum of Utah known for?Set into the foothills above the University of Utah campus, this copper-clad building houses dinosaur skeletons, Utah geology, and Native cultural exhibits behind striking modern architecture.Keep exploring

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