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Box Elder Museum
Brigham City, Utah

Archaeology, Natural History, Science

The Box Elder Museum is a new natural history museum in Brigham City, Utah. It opened in the King Building in 2009, and moved to a larger space in the Hervin Bunderson Center in 2010. Current displays incude a variety of fossils and minerals -- from Box Elder County, throughout Utah, and the world.

George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
Ogden, Utah

Natural History

Museum contains 98 prehistoric creatures in a realistic environment, including water moat, volcano, and special above and below ground exhibits. Educational programs include lectures, art work, puppet shows, dinosaur jeopardy, bone exploration, video and

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Provo, Utah

Natural History

Systematic research collections in all areas of life science; educational exhibits depicting various habitats and biomes, education programs for the public both in-house and outreach; museum works with schools, scouts, and family groups; education activit

Museum of the San Rafael
Castle Dale, Utah

History, Natural History

Features a "Paleontology Room" with life-size dinosaurs which rotate on a central platform; all dinosaurs have been discovered in Emery County; exhibits also consist of Indian culture of the San Rafael; featured are the famous "Sitterud Bundle" with many

Prehistoric Museum
Price, Utah

Archaeology, Natural History, Science

The USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum is an accredited museum exhibit facility with full-skeletal mounts of dinosaurs and Ice Age creatures, as well as baskets, pottery and clay figurines, a rotating exhibit gallery, classroom and children's exploration area. This institution is state and federal repository complete with Observation Labs where the public can view the curation and preparation processes and speak to the preparators in a one on one setting. Cell phone tours are also offered to enhance the educational nature of the exhibits.

The Paunsagaunt Wildlife Museum
Panguitch, Utah

Natural History

An exciting collection of the animals, Indian artifacts, and desert habitat of the West.

Ute Tribal Museum
Fort Duchesne, Utah

Natural History

Located on site related to the era of U.S. Cavalry and Old Fort Duchesne; 160-vol. library of books and research papers on indian and early Western American history; reading room; lectures; Indian-produced artwork in various media; old books from nearby m

Earth Science Museum
Provo, Utah

Natural History

250-volume library of books and 4,500 papers on vertebrate paleontology; educational facilities; fossil books and gift items for sale; docent program; films; education programs of undergraduate/graduate students; guided tours; lectures; school loan servic

Hutchings Museum Institute
Lehi, Utah

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Military, Natural History

The Hutchings Museum Institute inspires curiosity through exploration, conservation, and education. Exhibits include live animals, rocks and minerals, fossils, Native American artifacts, wild west and pioneer history, and the Lehi Veterans Memorial.

Monticello Museum
Monticello, Utah

Natural History

Rummage sales and quilt raffles to raise money.

Natural History Museum of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

Anthropology, Archaeology, Children's, General, Natural History, Science, University

The Natural History Museum of Utah is pleased to be open in our new home, the Rio Tinto Center, to serve as the state's new natural history museum building. Located in the foothills above Salt Lake City, the building is an accomplishment of the community and will serve to further the Museum's mission; to illuminate the natural world and humans place within it.

The Dinosaur Museum
Blanding, Utah

Natural History

Exhibits of fossil bones, footprints and skin of dinosaurs. Exhibits also depict those animals which lived before dinosaurs and a tree standing upright for the first time in 275 million years. The museum also includes a "History Hall of Hollywood Dinosa

Utah Field House of Natural History State Park
Vernal, Utah

Natural History

Thirteen life-size dinosaur replicas line the paths of the dinosaur garden. The Field House has a large assortment of specimens in anthropology, natural history, geology and paleontology. The museum also features relics of prehistoric and recent Indian

Willow Park Zoo
Logan, Utah

Children's, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized, Zoo

Willow Park Zoo is home to over 100 species of birds, 12 species of mammals, and various fish and turtles. You may encounter a bald eagle on an open perch, the yap of a coyote in the afternoon, or the bugle of a bull elk on a crisp fall morning. Large rainbow trout may be seen rising to greet their breakfast or you may choose to just relax and enjoy the grass, trees, and nature. Also, over 80 species of wild birds visit the zoo, some of which nest here.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

February 2 - 6, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025

Westgate Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hosted by: Public Lands Alliance

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show brings together nonprofits, land management agencies and companies to learn, network and engage on public lands issues. The 2025 Convention and Trade Show will take place Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV

Connect with peers, explore the latest in public lands products, and return inspired with new strategies and resources for success in conservation and visitor engagement

Our annual Convention and Trade Show (PLA) is the premier gathering for leaders in the public lands sector to network, gain essential tools, and explore products that enhance the visitor experience and support conservation, preservation, and enrichment efforts.

For more information, please call 301-946-9475.

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

Tuesday, March 11 - Friday, March 14, 2025

Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hosted by: Tennessee Association of Museums

Tennessee museums are full of hope. But how are they turning hope into reality

With the Semiquincentennial quickly approaching in 2026, the state's museum community if approaching a turning point, and is now a great time to take stock and develop a vision for the future

The Tennessee Association of Museums' 64th Annual Conference in Knoxville will challenge the state's museums to think ahead and share their hopes, the best practices and strategies for turning those hoes into realities, and the rewards that come from aspirational thinking

The 2025 TAM Annual Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN.

For more information, please call 615-495-3354 or email hawkins@aaslh.org.

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