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Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life

Where the Past Comes Alive

Discover what life was like over 65 million years ago in the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life. With one of the world’s largest collections of mounted dinosaurs, it’s one of the best dinosaur museums in Utah and a must-visit for any dinosaur enthusiast.

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Junior Paleo Lab

Ever wondered what it was like to clean and prepare a real fossil? At the Junior Paleo Lab, you’ll use the same tools as real paleontologists to excavate a fossil from the Eocene Era.

Erosion Table

Learn about how mountains are formed and why we continue to discover dinosaur bones at this guest-favorite interactive activity.

 

 

What’s Happening at Thanksgiving Point

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Dahlia Days

September 22 & 23

Celebrate the changing seasons with Dahlia Days and thousands of dahlias in Ashton Gardens!

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Cornbelly’s

Opening September 22

Enjoy fall with an incredible corn maze, dozens of attractions and more!

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Scarecrow 5k

October 21

Enjoy a perfect fall run with the whole family while enjoying creative scarecrows made by members of the community.

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Witches Breakfast

October 21

Get spooky and celebrate Halloween with the whole family at the annual Witches Breakfast!

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Scarecrow Festival

October 16-21

Join us this fall in the Ashton Gardens for our popular Scarecrow Festival.

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Dia de Muertos

October 28

Don’t miss this mix of family history, beautiful art, lively music, and delicious food.

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Your Adventure Awaits

Enjoy free admission to our five award-winning venues, receive discounts on events and programs, enjoy advanced purchase opportunities, and much more.

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If you want to learn about extraordinary things, go to extraordinary places. No place is quite as extraordinary as Thanksgiving Point. This is not a once-a-year, one exhibit destination. With farms, gardens, museums, and more, the opportunities for transformative learning experiences are endless. Visit Thanksgiving Point today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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FIVE EXPERIENCES, TWO CAMPUSES, ONE JOURNEY

If you want to learn about extraordinary things, go to extraordinary places. No place is quite as extraordinary as Thanksgiving Point. This is not a once-a-year, one exhibit destination. With farms, gardens, museums, and more, the opportunities for transformative learning experiences are endless. Visit Thanksgiving Point today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Dining Options

From business lunch to dinner with the family, we’ve got you covered.

Plan An Event

From family reunions to company parties, we’ve got spaces and offerings for all your needs.

Calendar

Explore the many events and programs at Thanksgiving Point.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s big day with us!