Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Precision flight, swarm intelligence, mind control… bugs can do it all — and they’re doing it better than humans! Bug World is a larger-than-life exhibition that showcases the fantastical yet real-life abilities of bugs in an experience like no other. Featuring immersive environments and towering replicas, Bug World offers a mind-bending perspective on the incredible — but often overlooked — genius of insects and how they’re inspiring solutions to humankind’s most complex problems. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again!

Join us September 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at NHMU for the University of Utah’s Chemistry Night!

Join us to master the mechanics of the sewing machine and engineer a tote bag that carries its own weight!

Have a personal project you'd like to work on? Reserve a Tinker Time to work on it in our makerspace!

Join us for our sublimation mug making workshop, where solid design turns into gas, and permanently bonds with your morning coffee.

Join the HawkWatch crew and some of their fine feathered friends at NHMU! Observe live raptors up close and examine a variety of specimens, including feathers, eggs, and claws. Meet the HawkWatch experts, discover how to identify common birds in your communities, and learn about local bird conservation efforts in Utah. This is your opportunity to learn more about birds of prey and what HawkWatch International is doing to protect them and our shared environment. HawkWatch takes place on the last Saturday of the month from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

The Indigenous Art Market & Festival will return to the Natural History Museum of Utah October 10–11, 2026.

Utah STEM Fest is one of the best ways to engage students in science, technology, engineering and math is through hands-on activities. Utah STEM Fest does just that and much more! Utah STEM Fest allows companies to showcase STEM careers and their support for education and local communities. This free event offers students dynamic opportunities to engage with interactive experiences with two days of field trips and one free Family Night open to the public on Nov. 10 from 4-8:00 pm.

Celebrate the season with a magical medley of holiday happenings! Stroll the Historic Village bedecked in its holiday finery amid villagers bustling with preparations and offering greetings to their neighbors and friends. Bring your family for a festive exploration of our historic homes that are warmed by fires and alive with holiday lights, candles, and traditional decorations. Experience traditional music, dance, and see the celebrations of holidays past.