How to help kids love nature
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Lead by example. Show your curiosity about nature. As you celebrate your outdoor experiences, you’re setting up a pathway for them to follow.
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Living in the new ice age
Believe it or not, we’re currently living in an Ice Age. Learn more at the Natural History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” which closes Jan. 4, 2026.
Read MoreThe search for life beyond Earth
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On April 8, explore the mysteries of the universe with Aomawa Shields, astronomer, astrobiologist and actor.
Read MoreHow ancient stone kitchens preserve food secrets
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New research from NHMU uncovers microscopic plant residues in bedrock metates, revealing insights into the diets and traditions of the West’s ancient Indigenous communities.
Read MoreBurning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna
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Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction.
Read More12 days of dinosaurs
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NHMU’s paleontology team hand-picked 12 species for a holiday celebration, leading up to DinoFest 2025: Underwater Worlds on Jan. 25-26.
Read More2024 University of Utah gift guide
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Looking for unique holiday gifts? We’ve got you! From handmade products by local artisans to experience-based gifts, there’s something for everyone on your list in this gift guide.
Read MoreCambrian fossil from Utah illuminates origins of vertebrate life
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Meet Nuucichthys, a 500-million-year-old fish-like creature recovered in Utah’s Marjum Formation in the West Desert and held in NHMU collections.
Read MoreHonoring veterans all week on campus
A full schedule of events will honor veterans on campus the week of Nov. 11, including the 27th annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Nov. 15.
Read MoreGilmore Scott dazzles at 2024 Indigenous Art Market
The market draws the country’s most talented Indigenous artists to show and sell their magnificent art. Hear the story behind your new favorite piece straight from the artist.
Read MoreHunting an underground epidemic
Researchers are mapping where in Utah harbors the Valley fever fungus. The fungal infection spreads through spores in the soil and dust, and could be more widespread than anyone thought.
Read MoreHow to tell geologic time in the Triassic Period
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Reporting from Argentina expedition, NHMU paleontologist Randy Irmis describes using zircon crystals to pinpoint age of sediments crucial for understanding Triassic fossils in the Southern Hemisphere.
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