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NHMU Family Seasonal Science: Halloween — October 17

October 17, 10:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m.: Halloween crafts and hands-on science at NHMU, included with museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

WHENSaturday, Oct 17, 2026 · 10:15 am–2:15 pm
WHERENatural History Museum of Utah — Earth LabSalt Lake City

Source last checked Sep 26

WHY FAMILIES MAY LIKE IT

What to expect

Saturday, October 17, 10:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m. Families can drop into Earth Lab at the Natural History Museum of Utah to make jack-o-lantern optical illusions, ghostly windsocks, water-repelling spider-web art and mini Halloween wreaths. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission and family cost

The hands-on program is included with museum admission. Current admission is $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for ages 13–24 and seniors 65+, $20.95 for children 3–12, and free for children 2 and younger, museum members, and qualifying University of Utah students, faculty and staff with valid U Card.

Estimated family total: $91.80 for two adults and two children ages 3–12. EBT or WIC cardholders can buy up to six tickets for $2 each at the museum admission desk; the same four-person family would pay $8 with qualifying proof. Discounts require validation at entry.

  • Location: Earth Lab, Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
  • Setting: Indoor, drop-in family activity
  • Adult supervision: Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Registration: The official event page does not state that separate program registration is required. Advance museum admission tickets can speed entry, but discounts are applied at the admission desk.

Official event page · Official admission prices · Official discounts · Last verified October 14, 2026.

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