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Nov 16 – Jan 6

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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Luminaria

Nov 16 – Jan 6

Luminaria. It’s a holiday spectacular that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Only at Thanksgiving Point.

Rube Goldberg The World of Hilarious invention Exhibit

RUBE GOLDBERG™: THE WORLD OF HILARIOUS INVENTION! EXHIBIT

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Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention! Exhibit features a collection of 3D, life-sized machines and hands-on, interactive components designed in cartoons by the Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and inventor Rube Goldberg.

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Valentine Dinner Dance

February 10 & 14

Join us on February 10 & 14, 2024 for an evening of live music, an exceptional three-course dinner, dancing, and more.

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Martin Luther king Jr. Day of Service

January 15

Join us at Thanksgiving Point on January 15th at the Butterfly Biosphere as we participate in a community service project in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Free Early Education Pop ups

January 6

Learn more about Thanksgiving Point’s Early Education classes in person.

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Kenya’s Kids

Opening January 13, 2024

Beginning January 13, families are invited to explore Museums of Natural Curiosity’s newest cultural exhibit, Kenya’s Kids.

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Download the Thanksgiving Point app to manage tickets or digital membership cards, sign up for texts, and more.

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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.

Explore a Membership

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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SIX 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!