Natural History Museum of Utah
Natural History Museum of Utah, Natural history museum in Salt Lake City, United States.
The Rio Tinto Center houses more than 163,000 square feet of exhibition space across four levels, displaying Utah's geological and biological collections.
Established in 1963 on the University of Utah campus, the museum moved to its current copper-clad building in the foothills in 2011.
The museum features exhibitions dedicated to Utah's eight federally recognized Native American tribes, presenting their traditions through artifacts and personal narratives.
The museum welcomes visitors from Thursday through Tuesday between 10:00 and 17:00, with extended hours until 21:00 on Wednesdays.
The building exterior incorporates 42,000 square feet of copper from the local Kennecott Bingham Canyon Mine, reflecting the geological layers of Utah's landscape.
Location: Salt Lake City
Inception: 1963
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: University of Utah
Opening Hours: Thursday-Tuesday 10:00-17:00; Wednesday 10:00-21:00
Website: https://nhmu.utah.edu
GPS coordinates: 40.76420,-111.85100
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:56
Essential sites of Salt Lake City include the Mormon religious complex Temple Square, the government buildings of the Capitol, the natural areas of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island, history and science museums, as well as botanical gardens. The city also offers cultural institutions such as the public library, the planetarium, and various historical monuments related to Mormon pioneers. The surroundings allow for exploration of the Wasatch Mountains and the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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