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As the Utah state museum of natural history, this top attraction provides an introduction to the science in Utah's remarkable landscape! With engaging exhibits and over 5,000 artifacts on display, the Museum features Utah's paleontology discoveries, fascinating gems and minerals found world-wide, preserved artifacts from Utah's prehistoric peoples, and stories told by the five Native nations that lie within the state's boundaries. Journey to the top of a three-story indoor Canyon. Wander through Utah's dinosaurs and animal life. Interact with earthquakes, erosion, and our Digital Globe to discover how the earth's surface and the Great Salt Lake have changed over time. Enjoy breath-taking views from our observatory deck. Hike the Bonneville Shoreline trail. Experience natural history as only Utah can reveal it. Enjoy beverages, lunch or a snack at the Museum Cafe. Shop the Museum Store for unique jewelry and gift items influenced by nature's design. Visitors with young kids will enjoy Our Backyard, an intimate, discovery-based environment that invites our pre-school visitors to experience natural history first hand!
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301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1214
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  1. 4.0 of 5 stars
    Highest-rated 4-star hotel within 3 km of Natural History Museum of Utah
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    Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr. in Salt Lake City
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    1. Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr.

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    854 reviews
    1345 S. Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
    2.6 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #1 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "When driving into this hotel, it may be easier to see the Verizon sign than the hotel sign! There is some covered parking, which is useful during icy or hot weather. I stayed two nights for leisure during the..."
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  5. 5. Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

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    647 reviews
    170 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
    6.0 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #5 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "The view overlooking the city and mountains was just amazing I enjoyed the free water station with a choice water or ice or ice with water The coffee station and fridge in my room was so perfect Thanks I..."

  7. 7. Hilton Salt Lake City Center

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    1,977 reviews
    255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
    5.9 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #7 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "Good location, as we came for FanX. The staff was great! Good location for walking to restaurants, bars, the convention center or to Salt Lake Temple. They also have shopping near by. I was unimpressed with their..."
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  10. 10. Salt Lake City Marriott City Center

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    828 reviews
    220 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    5.5 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #10 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "Pros: quiet room, comfortable bed, nice bathroom, great salad from late night menu Cons: hotel just seems a little dated. Clean, but showing signs of wear and tear.easy friendly check in. Nice coffee bar in the..."
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  16. Breakfast included

    16. Anniversary Inn 5th South

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    234 reviews
    460 South 1000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
    3.4 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #16 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "We've stayed 3 times at the Anniversary Inn and had great experiences each time. The themed rooms are fun & different from any hotel we've been to. "
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    19. Anniversary Inn South Temple

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    68 reviews
    678 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
    4.1 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #19 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "When I arrived I found I’d accidentally booked the wrong location and asked if there were rooms in this location I could move to. There were empty rooms, but the front desk guy told me I’d booked “3rd party” so..."

  21. 21. Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel

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    1,328 reviews
    150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
    6.2 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #21 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "Comfortable rooms. Bed was wonderful. Spacious room. We were part of a tour group. The restaurant was well aware that 44 people were coming to eat between 6:30-8:00. They didn’t have enough staff to handle..."
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  24. Breakfast included

    24. Metropolitan Inn

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    317 reviews
    524 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2318
    6.1 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #24 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "This hotel is a short walk away from much more expensive hotels, but retains the same proximity to a lot of my favorite haunts in Salt Lake City; Publik Coffee, Water Witch, the Capital City antique shop and the new..."

  27. 27. Skyline Inn

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    15 reviews
    2475 E 1700 S behind Mr Hotshine Car Wash , opp Red Hanger Cleaners, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-2770
    3.4 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #27 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "It's definitely a $50 per night hotel. I needed a place to stay two nights and drove up to this place and got a room. $50 is about right. Good location, close to the U and The Pie, also close to downtown and Park..."
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    28. City Creek Inn & Suites

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    103 reviews
    1009 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-4419
    6.0 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #28 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "Bed and room were clean. Shower water couldn’t heat past lukewarm. Do NOT stay here if you have children—it just doesn’t feel like a safe area/environment. If you need a cheap place to stay solo within walking..."
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    29. Royal Garden Inn

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    348 reviews
    154 W 600 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2701
    6.2 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #29 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "We arrived very late, called a couple of times to ensure they didn’t give away our room. It was close to the train station so that worked well for us. The cab company that they recommended ripped us off, told us..."

  30. 30. Park Inn by Radisson, Salt Lake City Downtown

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    140 reviews
    176 West 600th South Street I-15/80 at Exit 310, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
    6.2 km from Natural History Museum of Utah
    #30 Best Value of 302 Hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah
    "I had stayed at this property 10 years ago. I was traveling through SLC on my trip and made a prior reservation for a non-smoking, handicap room. The nice lady at the front desk checked me no problems. She mentioned..."
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  • Gilles Tremble
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must for anyone interested in the Earth's incredible history and a whole lot of fun.
    A dinosaur-sized adventure that had me feeling like a curious kid again! As soon as you walk in, you're surrounded by towering dinosaurs and fascinating geological displays that transport you back in time. The hands-on exhibits and interactive displays make learning about natural history a blast. What makes this place truly special is the panoramic view of Salt Lake City from the top floor; it's like a reward for the journey through the museum. It's not just a museum; it's a day filled with wonder, learning, and even a touch of adventure.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 9, 2023
  • Mark H
    Irvine, California696 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Every exhibit is great!
    Great museum with an attractive layout and good views of the Valley. Liked the cafe and each floor of the museum! Underneath the migrating birds on the ceiling, is a map of the Great Salt Lake through the ages. The UGuest Wi-Fi is tricky to access because you need to enter your phone number as a username and an access code. If you have to switch screens to find the code, then the login disappears and you start over. Some of the staircases could be marked for those with low vision: add a stripe of paint across the top step and across the bottom step.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written February 18, 2024
  • Browsing the Atlas
    55 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dinosaur Lover’s Dream
    This place is a dinosaur lover’s dream!! I have never seen so many dinosaur skeletons in my life. I couldn’t even take it all in. I will have to come back with some of the boys in my family who are crazy about dinosaurs and would absolutely love it.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled on business
    Written April 12, 2024
  • Jeffrey L
    New York City, New York98 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Do not miss this museum
    This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had a museum. The exhibits are extremely interesting, appeal to all age levels, and provided a lot of information that I’ve never had before. The layout is very organized and the building is spectacular, a site to see in its own way. Has a lovely view of the mountains. Gift store is reasonably priced. And, no, I don’t work for them.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 1, 2024
  • SouthernFamilyOf3
    Greenville, South Carolina104 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place with a great variety of displays
    Huge place, but subject matter may be more interesting on some floors than others. If you want to see dinosaurs, check out floor 2. Native Americans, top floor. Geology, etc in between.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 27, 2024
  • Kate S
    276 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pleasant Surprise
    I've been to some of the US's major natural history museums throughout my travels, so I was not expecting a lot from this little one here in Utah. I was, however, wrong in my assumptions and pleasantly surprised by the exhibits at the museum. It's a museum that mixes science, culture, and history both in general and location specific. I learned a lot about Utah's geology, dinosaurs, Natives, Great Salt Lake, and how global warming has affected the state. The exhibits that were more general were ones about the biology of life and gemstones. They also have a rotating exhibit every few months. When I went, it was about Jane Goodall. The museum is also very kid friendly and interactive- it has a bunch of activities for kids in the dinosaur area and interactive activities for all ages throughout the museum. It probably took us about 2 hours to go through it all.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 3, 2024
  • Mica M
    New Jersey122 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great place to spend indoors on a very hot SLC summer day
    Really beautiful, spacious building perched on top of a hill in SLC with incredible views from every floor and every breezeway/ balcony. Really excellent exhibits with a range of interests, from minerals and geology to local animal specimens and dinosaur skeletons to climate change adaptations. We arrived before the museum opened and it was a bit difficult to determine where the entrance was (go down the ramp from the roundabout), but overall an excellent experience.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 9, 2024
  • beeno0412
    East Meadow, New York157 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visit if you can!
    Great way to spend a couple hours. Would recommend starting at the top floor and working your way down. There were a few interactive exhibits, the smell-a-vision ones were good for the plants but some of them need a bit more stink more juice!
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 20, 2024
  • synToronto
    Toronto, Canada1,493 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well thought out museum, with excellent dinosaur exhibits
    Location: At the top of the University campus, it does not seem to be too accessible other than by car. Parking: Free outdoor parking on two tiers in front of the building. Parking seems limited so I don’t know what happens if overflow is needed. Inside: The building itself is meant to blend into the surrounding desert landscape, and although not large, it is bigger than it appears. It is organized as a pathway from lower floors to the top, instead of letting visitors wander through rooms at random. The best part, in my opinion, is the very large dinosaur exhibit which is a path through two levels. There are also numerous interactive displays throughout that helps to keep visitors engaged. Beyond that are exhibits that focus on things like local nature, wildlife, rock and indigenous history. Other: A very small store and cafe at lower level. There is also a rooftop deck for a view. Overall: It’s worth a visit. Good for 2-3 hours of your time.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 31, 2024
  • hilo88
    Honolulu, Hawaii364 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Displays Especially the Fossil Collection
    This is a lovely Natural History museum! It has a location kind of out of the city at an elevated spot. Great view (especially from the rooftop where you can go to learn about solar energy). There are exhibits about dinosaurs, Utah’s natural world (which had some bugs on display), native cultures, animals, and more. We were there for at least 4 hours. The set up of the museum is great too. Not confusing to navigate too, but set up in a way that you don’t miss stuff or need to look too hard. The dinosaur/fossil section is definitely the highlight. The wall of ceratopsians is particularly fascinating. Highly recommended!
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 6, 2024
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Popular hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City that have a pool include:
The Grand America Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr. - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/downtown - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Some of the best hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City are:
University Guest House & Conference Center - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr. - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Salt Lake City Marriott University Park - Traveler rating: 4/5
A gym is available to guests at the following hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City:
University Guest House & Conference Center - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr. - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Salt Lake City Marriott University Park - Traveler rating: 4/5
A private balcony can be enjoyed by guests at the following hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City:
The Grand America Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Little America Hotel - Traveler rating: 4/5
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel - Traveler rating: 4/5
These hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City have great views and are well-liked by travelers:
University Guest House & Conference Center - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr. - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Salt Lake City Marriott University Park - Traveler rating: 4/5
Families traveling in Salt Lake City enjoyed their stay at the following hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah:
The Grand America Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr. - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City Downtown - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
These hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City generally allow pets:
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/downtown - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City Downtown - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
It is always best to call ahead and confirm specific pet policies before your stay.
Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City:
University Guest House & Conference Center - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr. - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/downtown - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
These hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City have free parking:
University Guest House & Conference Center - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/University-Foothill Dr. - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Salt Lake City Marriott University Park - Traveler rating: 4/5
These hotels near Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City have a spa:
The Grand America Hotel - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Comfort Suites Airport - Traveler rating: 4.5/5
Comfort Inn & Suites Woods Cross - Salt Lake City North - Traveler rating: 3.5/5
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