This October, Pumpkin Nights is back with more displays, new entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Journey through eight different themed lands, all crafted using over 3,000 hand-carved real and synthetic pumpkins. To learn more about what’s in store, go to pumpkinnights.com.

See more of the Museum as you explore the off-limits areas of NHMU during our annual Behind the Scenes weekend. For two days only, we open the doors to the “back of house” for a look at the amazing objects held in stewardship for the people of Utah. Meet the scientists whose work helps build the collections, learn about current research, and get an insider’s view of the Museum.

Pioneer activities, crafts for kids, and living history demonstrations will be available. Staff will be showcasing tomahawk throwing, dipping candles, baking in the wood-fired bread oven, and our Museum Blacksmith and the Sagebrush Fiber Artisans will be on hand. Additionally, visitors will be able to practice log cutting with our crosscut saws, pitching horseshoes, rope making, running our historic corn sheller and of course, making the park’s well-known rag dolls.

Utah Symphony Presents Ghostbusters in Concert!