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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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Tulip Festival

On Sale Now

Thanksgiving Point’s annual Tulip Festival, presented by Mountain America Credit Union, returns to the Ashton Gardens from April 7 to May 13!

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Summer Day CAmps

On Sale Now

Summer at Thanksgiving Point means an adventure like no other! This year, watch your child transform through fun learning experiences as they discover dinosaurs, create unique art, experiment with topics in STEM, and more!

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Dino Day

March 25

Come travel the timeline with us as we present exciting curiosities and prehistoric wonders!

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Four Seasons Slam

4 races, 4 seasons

Registering for Thanksgiving Point races just got four times easier – and you save 10%!

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Garden Opening

March 25

Ashton Gardens opens for the 2023 Garden season!

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Easter Bunny Breakfast

April 8

Celebrate Easter with the whole family at Easter Bunny Breakfast.

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Easter Eggstreme

April 8

Join us in Electric Park for eggstremely enjoyable egg hunts, hoppin’ springtime activities, and fun for the whole family!

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Lyceum Philharmonic

May 13

Join the award-winning Lyceum Philharmonic as they bring the Tulip Festival to a climactic close with a crowd-pleasing Grand Finale concert at the Waterfall Amphitheatre located inside the Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point.

image of fossil and words Junior Paleo Lab

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.

Thanksgiving Point Blog

Get all the best stories about the people and places you love at Thanksgiving Point! From behind the scenes stories to upcoming changes – find it all on the Blog!

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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!