I love the Museum of Natural History. It is located on the University of Utah campus, the address is 1390 East Presidents Circle. I wanted to let you know about some of the fun activities available there, some are even free- my favorite price 
- On the first Monday of every month, the UMNH offers extended hours and free admission. Guided Tours of the Museum are available at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tours meet in the Museum Lobby and last approximately one-hour.
- Is it “REAL” Science or “REEL” Science? Join us for FREE movie screenings the first Tuesday of each month to learn about the science behind the movies! Experts in the field will be on hand for each movie to debunk the movie science and/or to discuss how it relates to the latest in scientific discovery. The entire family will learn and have fun at the same time! Note: even though this is put together by the Museum, it is held at the SLC downtown library
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WHAT? FREE movie screening followed by lively discussion with an expert in the field.
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WHERE? The Salt Lake City Library, 210 East 400 South, in the main floor auditorium.
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WHEN? First Tuesday of every month (except for January), 6:30 p.m.
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HOW MUCH? Science Movie Night is FREE.
Seats are on a first come, first served basis. Metered street parking is free after 6 pm. Call 801-585-3948 or email programs@umnh.utah.edu for more info.
- What’s it really like to be a scientist? Find out with Scientist in the Spotlight at the Utah Museum of Natural History. Meet local researchers and explore current science through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Fun for adults and children!
All Scientist in the Spotlight programs run from 2 – 4 p.m. and are included in Museum admission. No reservation is necessary and you can meet the scientist anytime during their presentation.
May 2: Digging up Dinos
UMNH Paleontologist Bucky Gates shares the inside scoop on unearthing the mysteries of the dinosaurs.
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Held on Saturdays throughout the school year, Discovery Classes cover a wide range of interesting topics through hands-on activities and projects that kids enjoy!
Discovery Classes are $20 per child -- $16 for UMNH Members -- unless noted.
Register online or at 801.581.5567
Programs are age specific
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Hands-On Activities
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Celebrate Earth Day with Nature Crafts
April 12
10:00 a.m. - Noon
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Discover how to make art with natural items. We’ll create a bird feeder, leaf prints, sand drawings and seed mosaics.
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Bubble Science
April 12
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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Explore the science of bubbleology while making your own bubble solution and bubble wands. Blow the biggest bubble in a bubble-blowing contest.
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The Human Body
April 26
10:00 a.m. - Noon
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Explore the mysteries and workings of the human body through projects and activities.
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Second and Third Grade: Experiments and Exploration
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DNA Basics
April 12
10:00 a.m. - Noon
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In celebration of DNA Day discover what DNA is, where it’s found, and why it’s so important. Extract pea-DNA, discuss genetic traits, and find out how traits get passed from one generation to the next |
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Advanced DNA
April 26
10:00 a.m. - Noon
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How are traits determined? Why do individual look different? We’ll explore these questions through activities and experiments. This class is for those that or have completed the Genetic Science Learning Center DNA Basic Activities. |
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Kids in Nature
April 26
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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Explore the outside world through first-hand observations and discussions with the guidance of an expert Entomologist. We’ll be exploring the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Come prepared to be outside and get dirty! Children will meet their guide in the lower parking lot of Red Butte Garden.
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Fourth and Fifth Grade: Skills and Tools
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DNA
April 26
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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In the nucleus of almost every cell in your body is the collection of DNA needed to make you. How does something so small contain all of the instructions to make your whole body and keep it working? Join us as we investigate what DNA is and how it makes each of us unique |
