Experience the life of a paleontologist through your child’s eyes in our one-of-a-kind exhibit. Kids can dig for fossils, take them to the lab and identify their find under a microscope, interact with real fossils found in Utah, and learn about kids who have actually discovered dinosaurs. It's a first of its kind exhibit where kids get to be the paleontologist and get to be hands-on with actual fossils and bones!
All-Star Alliance and Utah Jazz are teaming up to celebrate the 2023 All-Star Game with the Utah Jazz Catapult in the Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum. The exhibit consists of a catapult that allows the user to launch a basketball from the free-throw line of a mini-basketball court and make a basket.
A membership is more than the free parking. It's more than the exclusive events. It's more than the deep discounts and the admission to participating museums. It's an adventure experienced together. It's dinner conversations sparked by digging up dinosaurs. It's your kiddos falling asleep on the way home from the fun you had all day. It's family traditions and memories that will last a lifetime.
No Reservations Needed | Walk Ins Welcome!
*Masks are recommended
Our Medallion Program provides free admission to community organizations that offer services to children and families in need or struggling with poverty, homelessness, health problems, or families with children who have developmental disabilities.
Your donation goes directly to making a positive impact on these families' lives.
Our new Gift Shop, partnered with Red Balloon Toy Store, is OPEN! Shopping at the Red Balloon Toy Store inside the museum or online through the link below is a great way to support the museum.
Just use this link:
Hours & Admission
Open 6 DAYS A WEEK!
(Closed Tuesdays)
Buy online for admission anytime or walk in day of and purchase at the front desk!
Museum Hours
Monday 10:00AM -6:00PM
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 10:00AM -6:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM -6:00PM
Friday 10:00AM -6:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM -6:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM- 6:00PM
*Masks are recommended for museum visitors
Our Valued Sponsors

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation is one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States, serving 1.8 million customers in six Western states. The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by RockyMountain Power and Pacific Power.

Thank you to Macey's for sponsoring our grocery store exhibit and supporting kids learning through play.

Recursion is a clinical biotechnology company building the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical data atlas, industrializing drug discovery and development.

The Utah Jazz are an American professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City. The Jazz compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference, Northwest Division. Since the 1991–92 season, the team has played its home games at Vivint Arena.
Upcoming Events

HawkWatch Bird Show – Reading with Raptors
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Sensory Inclusive Afternoon
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Member Exclusive 9AM Private Museum Time
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Free Admission for Dads on Father’s Day
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Sensory Inclusive Afternoon
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World Music Adventure by Mundi Project
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Sensory Inclusive Afternoon
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Atrium Reimagined: The Sky is the Limit is funded in part by the CARES Act and the Utah State Legislature through Utah Arts & Museums