

Overall, the ticket prices are the reason for 4 stars, it seemed a bit pricey per person for what there is to offer, but apart from that minor detail it is a great place for kids to come and explore! At the top there is another additional charge attraction where you can get harnessed up and do a climbing course. The museum provides water jackets and water proof boots to not get your kid soaked.įor older kids there is the canopy section, a section above the main museum that has rope bridges going from platform to platform. There is a great water section with lots of water games and toys to play with. Inside there are parts for 0-3 year olds which gives littles a safer spot to play out the way of older kids. Seems a tad overstocked with fish but a fun experience. When feeding them there is an all out frenzy, with fish splashing and jumping to get food. We had most fun in the gardens, with a few caves to explore and a huge pond with koi fish (and fish food at the front desk for an additional $2 charge) the fish pond has 3 viewing windows that provide a great spot to see the variety of coloured koi. There are lots of different zones or areas in the museum, each focusing on a different theme. It is a part of the thanksgiving point campus and is a well set up to host kids of all ages and their guardians. The Museum of Natural Curiosity is a good place to visit with kids. It's in the top 10 "things to do in Salt Lake City" for a reason. Whether there's an hour or all day, don't miss this gem.

Be sure to pack sunscreen and good shoes! This way, if time is limited, make a bee-line for target areas.Įngaging all five senses, visitors can smell extinct flora and fauna dig for fossils engage Paleontologists at work draw dinosaurs jump to create seismic waves assemble cells and DNA strands observe ants touch a snake, and so much more!īefore or after entrance, trails open up to the majesty of Utah's natural wonders for hikers and bikers alike. A visually stunning building set at the base of the Wasatch Mountains is home to dinosaurs, rocks & minerals, animals and indigenous peoples.Īt the start of the museum, a hands-on kiosk guides even the smallest of guests to the museum level that most interests your blossoming Biologist, Paleontologist, Naturalist, Historian, or Geologist. The Natural History Museum of Utah is a sensational interactive destination in Salt Lake City.
