Spooky Science Night at NHMU — October 28

Spooky Science Night is NHMU's not-too-scary Wednesday evening for kids and families, with Halloween-themed STEM activities, creative crafts, a museum scavenger hunt and the Ghost Moth Ball kid-friendly dance party. Costumes are encouraged.

Family details

• When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5–9 p.m.
• Where: Natural History Museum of Utah, Rio Tinto Center, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
• Who: Youth and families; the organizer describes the program as all ages and not too scary
• What families will do: Try hands-on Family STEAM Explorations, follow a Halloween scavenger hunt through the museum and dance at the Ghost Moth Ball
• Reservations: Advance tickets are available and recommended to speed entry; discounts must be applied at the museum admission desk

Admission and estimated family cost

The activities are included with regular museum admission: adults $24.95; ages 13–24 and seniors 65+ $22.95; children 3–12 $20.95; children 2 and under free. Museum members and current University of Utah students, faculty and staff with valid ID are free. Estimated family total: $91.80 for two adults and two children ages 3–12, before any eligible discounts.

The museum is indoors and open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. Its typical visit lasts two to three hours; the last admission is 8:30 p.m. Surface parking is adjacent to the building, with an uphill route to the entrance; ramps and a passenger turnaround are available. All entrances, exhibitions and public areas are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Wheelchairs, noise-canceling headphones, light-sensitivity glasses and fidget toys are available free at the Level 1 ticket desk, subject to availability. One companion supporting a guest with a disability receives complimentary admission.

Official October 28 event page · Official admission, hours and parking · Accessibility and sensory resources · Last verified October 11, 2026.

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