Behind the Scenes at the Natural History Museum of Utah

Event Address:
Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Event Date:
Sunday, March 30, 2025

Tour Capacity:
20 participants

Event Cost:
Complimentary (FREE): Includes behind-the-scenes tour and admission to public galleries at the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU), courtesy of Dr. Jason Cryan (Executive Director) and NHMU.  As this tour will sell out fast, we kinldy ask that you only sign up if you are committed to attending.  Attendees can sign up during the registration process.

Event Itinerary: 

10:00 AM:  Meet at NHMU (301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108): Participants will meet at the Museum’s main entrance. Jonathan/Fabiane will hold a “PBESA Tour” sign to gather/signal participating tour group. 

10:15 AM: Behind-the-scenes tour begins with Jason Cryan (~1 ½ hours).

11:45 PM: After the behind-the-scenes tour wraps up, participants may explore the public galleries of NHMU at their leisure. For those wanting lunch, food is available for purchase at the Museum Cafe (https://nhmu.utah.edu/visit/cafe).  NHMU closes at 5:00 PM.

Join Dr. Jason Cryan, entomologist and the Sarah B. George Executive Director of the Natural History Museum of Utah, for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum. Located on the University of Utah's Research Park campus in the foothills above Salt Lake City, the Museum is a vibrant center for research, education, and exploration. Through world-class exhibitions, the Natural History Museum of Utah is committed to showcasing the rich natural and cultural history of Utah and the surrounding region to foster a deeper understanding of our planet's past, present, and future. Their public exhibitions are founded on the Museum's vast scientific collections, which are home to approximately 2 million objects that are carefully preserved for research conducted by the scientists of today and tomorrow. This opportunity includes a tour of NHMU’s restricted collections and research areas, and complimentary admission passes to explore the Museum’s award-winning public spaces.  The NHMU Store offers a wonderful selection of gifts and souvenirs, and the Museum’s Canyon Cafe offers a wide selection of items for meals and snacks (https://nhmu.utah.edu/visit/cafe).