Top 10 Science Museums in Utah, United States

January 19, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Welcome to “The Greatest Snow on Earth” – Utah’s paradise for all outdoor enthusiasts! As host of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City knows how to entertain winter fun seekers. Snowboarders and skiers head for miles of spectacular slopes with deep fluffy powder and breathtaking mountain views. The Olympic Park provides family-friendly ski programs, rides and shows. Alta, Sundance, Snowbird and Brighton are other popular destinations for cross country and Alpine skiers. Those alluring snowy slopes turn to rolling wildflower fields in the summer. Golfing, fishing, horseback riding and water sports replace chilly outdoor sports adventures. Corral the family, pack a picnic and catch one of the ski lifts for an afternoon of hiking or mountain biking along scenic trails. Head to Salt Lake City, where Temple Square hosts millions of visitors a year. Bryce Canyon and Arches National Park are famous for surreal landscapes from horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters to unusual rock formations and hundreds of natural sandstone arches. Closer to home, wander along the quaint main streets of mountain villages to browse, shop and enjoy lunch at an outdoor café. At the end of the day, head home for an outdoor barbecue and an evening of games. Home rentals blend privacy, space and comfort with the cost-saving advantage of eating some meals at home.
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1. Wheeler Historic Farm

6351 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84121-2438 +1 385-468-1755 [email protected] http://www.wheelerfarm.com/
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 209 reviews

Wheeler Historic Farm

A working historic farm!

Reviewed By tallred6 - Midvale, United States

We LOVE coming here to go on a stroll past the farm animals, get a ride on a tractor around the property, or to just stroll by the stream and ice ponds. Great all seasons of the year, and a wonderful chance for photos.

2. Joseph Smith Memorial Building

15 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-9002 +1 801-536-7277 http://www.templesquare.com/explore/jsmb/
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 674 reviews

Joseph Smith Memorial Building

Building owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, housing two restaurants, a small movie theater and a variety of banquet halls for rent.

Reviewed By LuckyBarber - Toronto, Canada

To reiterate the subject title, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is an extravagant, luxurious, posh Building to behold; a treat for your visual senses. Indeed, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is sublimely beautiful both in it elegant exterior design, as well as for its noble, high-class, epicurean interior decor, design, and amenities. We were told by its internal Guide that in its glorious, century-old past, it served as a hotel, and hosted USA Presidents, and assorted entertainment-industry celebrities. Today, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is a public venue and lounge, and an "active museum" of sorts. When you visit the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, please make it a point to go to the top floor. You will thus be treated to sublime, uninterrupted views of the Temple Square, and of the Temple itself. The view is spell-binding; it will render you speechless and breathless. Moreover, the panoramic view of the top floor affords you the vista of the expansive downtown Salt Lake City core. When you properly plan your itinerary -- and to mark any special personal occasion that you desire to bless with lush gallantry -- you may elect to dine at the top-floor "The Garden Restaurant." You may dine at a window-side table that extends to you the aforementioned beautiful view of the Temple, Temple Square, and downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden Restaurant on the top floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building renders an experience at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building truly unique and special. The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is exclusively beautiful and calming, and most assuredly worthy of your time to visit, behold, dine, and experience. I will return to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building as my personal "go to" venue whenever I am in Salt Lake City to dine at The Garden Restaurant with my girlfriend to further treat her like a Princess, and to properly set the regal mood of my sojourn to Salt Lake City.

3. Clark Planetarium

110 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1145 +1 385-468-7827 http://clarkplanetarium.org/
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 409 reviews

Clark Planetarium

For more than 50 years, Clark Planetarium, formerly known as Hansen Planetarium, has been Salt Lake’s go-to destination for visitors of all ages who want to discover and learn about space and science. We engage audiences inside our walls and across the State of Utah in the creative process that is science through educational outreach, hands-on exhibits, on-site programming and our IMAX and dome theatres.

Reviewed By saulgcullen - Ketchum, United States

Great place with some fascinating exhibits. As well as some good general science exhibits, there is a pretty rare moon sample. You’ll also find lots of cool meteorites!

4. Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

1430 North St. at BYU, Provo, UT +1 801-378-5051 http://mlbean.byu.edu
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

Reviewed By vetism

Our family enjoyed our visit of this museum during spring break. We attended the afternoon live animal show, which was informative and well done. The incredible collection of taxidermy animals is purely fascinating. The museum is well maintained and meticulously clean. Visitor parking is free. You just park in the adjacent parking lot, and go in to the front desk to ask for a complimentary parking permit. We would definitely recommend this museum to all families who are visiting the Provo area.

5. BYU Museum of Paleontology

1683 North Canyon Road Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602-3300 +1 801-422-3680 [email protected] http://geology.byu.edu/museum/
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 86 reviews

BYU Museum of Paleontology

Reviewed By RueterRD - Newport, United States

Even though its a small museum, it has a ton of exhibits. We were pleasantly surprised of the items how they were displayed. A world class Paleontology museum. Worth the time to visit.

6. Butterfly Biosphere

3003 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043-4268 +1 801-768-2300 http://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/experience/butterfly-biosphere
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Butterfly Biosphere

Reviewed By michaelrW3993YD

The biosphere itself is one of the most peaceful places you'll ever find yourself. It's humid for the butterflies, so between the warmth and nature you'll find yourself relax very quickly. We're lucky to enjoy a place like this in Utah. From what I understand it's the largest indoor butterfly habitat in North America. The museum portion of the facility is also a lot of fun, great for kids, and offers a variety of engaging educational experiences.

7. St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm

2180 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT 84790-2483 +1 435-574-3466 [email protected] http://www.UtahDinosaurs.com
Excellent
43%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 449 reviews

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm

As of May 15, 2020, the museum is open from 10am-5pm Thursday-Monday and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. We have new COVID-19 procedures such as 10am-12pm being reserved for high-risk individuals and their group. Please wear masks and social distance with our one-way directional signs through the exhibits. We have hand-sanitizing stations and are limiting the number of people in certain areas. Visit https://utahdinosaurs.com/visit-the-museum/ to learn more. The St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm preserves thousands of dinosaur tracks right at the site of discovery. Walkthrough a snapshot of an Early Jurassic lake ecosystem and meet the dinosaurs and other animals that left their tracks here. See the world's largest collection of dinosaur swim tracks, and a rare track made by a crouching meat-eating dinosaur, including hand impressions! Enjoy our special exhibit room and our Dino Park.

Reviewed By USA808

My 5 year old daughter is a dinosaur lover, so we stopped in at this small museum while passing through St. George. The admission was affordable ($8 adults, $4 for kids 4+), and we were fascinated by the fact that their fossil displays were actually collected on site. How cool to walk where the dinos did and to learn more about the rich archaeological history of Utah! Be sure to watch the short educational video before beginning. We especially loved the section of the museum that preserves fossils as they were found — with the museum basically built on and around those recent discoveries (randomly found while a doctor was doing some construction on his property). There’s an outdoor play area with a sand pit for digging that my younger kids also loved, though it was so hot that it was hard to spend too much time out there. We finished the museum in about an hour, but are so glad we made the stop. My daughter even used her allowance to buy a stuffed animal dinosaur on the way out. She had a blast and this museum really helped deepen her appreciation for dinosaurs. This place isn’t the best for kids needing lots of hands-on stimulation (unless they primarily play outside), but it IS great for anyone interested in learning and exploring.

8. Canyon Country Discovery Center

1117 N. Main St, Monticello, UT 84535 +1 435-587-2156 [email protected] http://www.ccdiscovery.org
Excellent
63%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
13%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 24 reviews

Canyon Country Discovery Center

Canyon Country Discovery Center, offers hands-on educational experiences about the Colorado Plateau through exhibits, adventure education field trips, workshops, professional development training, citizen science projects, and classes on our campus, and throughout the Colorado Plateau. We also offer night time sky programs, River Trips, Bear's Ears Monument tours, Hiking Day Trips, Camping, all designed to make your trip amazing. Check out our facility rentals for your next company retreat, family reunion, wedding or meeting.

9. Museum of Anthropology

730 Old Main Hl Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-0730 +1 435-797-7545 [email protected] http://anthropology.usu.edu/museum/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
100%
Poor
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Museum of Anthropology

At the Museum we treat Anthropology as more than the mere study of cultures; it is the study of human behavior - past and present. We ask the big questions about human experience: • Who are we and where did we come from? • How have we changed and where are we going? • What is culture and how do we share it? Join us in exploring the worlds of Anthropology through a visit today!

10. Little Beakers - Sandy

9441 S 700 E, Sandy, UT 84070-3459 +1 833-543-7522 http://sandy.littlebeakers.com
Little Beakers - Sandy

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