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Utah's official museum of natural history. We illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it. 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT
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Hey #Utah! We know you love #dinosaurs, and we want to see that passion shine in our BIGGEST contest ever! We want to show off your best dinosaur illustrations as big as we know how: on interstate billboards! Learn more and enter here: bit.ly/3UMosKt
#FossilFriday A recent poll found that 60% of Utahns support collecting fossils and artifacts from public lands. This highlights an important misunderstanding about why federal laws protect these resources and why permits are required to collect them. deseret.com/opinion/2026/08/…
🕷How many spiders can we photograph in Utah over one week?🕷
All iNaturalist observations of arachnids made in Utah from August 15-23 will automatically be added to this project.
We can't wait to see what you find!
bit.ly/4gbYdUJ
Hey, Utah teens! Get paid to learn about museums as you help develop and facilitate interactive learning experiences. Applications close September 1. Follow the link to apply: bit.ly/4qoJzOI
We are excited to announce the winners of our Bug World-inspired LEGO® Contest! Advanced Category: Keegan Petersen with a striking Mormon Cricket. Novice Category: Soren P. with a dazzling ruby-tailed wasp!
Read more: bit.ly/4eOJCOq
Would you try eating bugs? If you have a shellfish allergy, insects may not be on the menu.
And if you aren't allergic, come try some tasty bug treats at BugFest this Saturday and Sunday! bit.ly/3TG19RS
There are just a few days left to enter our Bug World LEGO® Contest for a chance to flex your LEGO® creativity and win amazing prizes! Have fun and submit your entries on our website by 11:59 p.m. on August 1.
Learn more at: bit.ly/4eOJCOq
🦋🐝🐛BugFest is almost here! 🐜🪲🐞
Learn all about bugs from renowned speakers, check out our stunning specimen displays, participate in our expert-led workshops, and enjoy more bug-themed fun for the whole family!
Details here: bit.ly/44kt1gs
🐞🐛Pause the video and admire these Bug World LEGO® creations! 🐝🦋
Submit your own here: bit.ly/4eOJCOq
Images provided by Bug World LEGO® contestants.
Music by Kenzie Slottow & the Suzuki Association of Utah students.
How do scientists know what dinosaurs looked like when they were alive? Photogrammetry! By capturing thousands of photos, scientists can use 3D models that are accurate up to the width of a human hair to plug in things like the lungs, heart, skin, muscle, and more!
#FossilFriday
Utah teachers, join our FREE Museum Ecologist program! Learn from real scientists exploring Moab's desert habitats, sleeping under the stars, and enhancing your skills as an educator!
Applications are open NOW for K-12 public and charter school teachers: bit.ly/4fdzCiX
Hey, Utah teachers! @NHMU 's Teacher Camp is back! Enjoy a summer of educator workshops at NHMU. July 10 & 17 we have workshops on climate change & hope, the science of ice cream, and more. Register here: bit.ly/4uXtjEX
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