Museum Self-Guided Exploration
Discover Utah's history as you embark on a self-guided field trip through our museum. Students will engage in self-discovery while exploring four immersive galleries, a rotating exhibit, a theater, and more. Allow your students to discover the intriguing world around them by exploring the museum at your own convenience.
- Museum of Utah self-guided field trip times:
- 10 a.m. – noon
- Noon – 2 p.m.
- Self-guided field trips can last up to two hours within the museum, but are not required to utilize the entire time
- Educator and chaperone resources will be available to support student learning and engagement in the museum
Museum Guided Exploration
Enhance student learning with our guided field trips, offering a unique blend of structured curriculum-based classroom activities and self-guided museum exploration. Immerse students in Utah history through four interactive galleries, a dynamic rotating exhibit space, a theater, and more. This program goes beyond a typical field trip by providing a guided classroom experience that complements and expands on the visit and student learning opportunities.
- Museum of Utah guided field trip times
- 10 a.m. – noon
- Noon – 2 p.m.
- Museum educators will facilitate a hands-on classroom activity
- Please prepare to spend two full hours at the museum for guided field trips
- Educator and chaperone resources will be available to support student learning and engagement in the museum
PARTNER FIELD TRIP
Enhance your field trip with our unique partner option, offering a guided or self-guided tour of the Utah State Capitol and a guided or self-guided exploration experience of the Museum of Utah. Both institutions are conveniently located on the Capitol Complex, just steps away from each other. This combined experience provides students with a comprehensive and engaging visit. Educators can select either a full four-hour program or a shorter three-hour option.
Partner Field Trip Options
- Educators have two program choices for their field trip: a four-hour option or a shorter three-hour option
- Four-hour field trip option
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- One hour at the State Capitol (choice of docent guided or self-guided visit)
- One hour for lunch
- Two hours at the Museum of Utah (choice of guided or self-guided visit)
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Three-hour field trip option
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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- One hour at the State Capitol (choice of docent guided or self-guided visit)
- One hour for lunch
- One hour at the Museum of Utah (choice of guided or self-guided visit)
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- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Four-hour field trip option
- Educator and chaperone resources will be available to support student learning and engagement at the museum
- School bus funding questions can be directed to: [email protected]
- Schools wishing to book this option must do so through the Capitol Field Trip Reservations system found here.
Homeschool days
More information about our Homeschool school programs will be available soon. Please check back for updates!
ESSENTIAL FIELD TRIP INFO
Planning Your Visit
Review our must-know logistical details for your group, including chaperone ratios, capacity limits, and available lunch locations.
Preparing Your Students
Educational resources to help prepare students for their visit, along with key museum visitor rules and expectations for behavior.
Museum School Programs
Explore our current gallery exhibits, find essential day-of and transportation information, and make a reservation.
Museum Education Team
