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.
New Gallery
The newly reimagined Entrance Gallery at the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life features two dinosaurs – a young raptor and an adult T. rex. Crafted by the legendary Dino Don, these life-sized dinosaurs help bring prehistory to life.
Paleo Studio
Ever wondered what it was like to clean and prepare a real fossil? At the Paleo Studio, you’ll use the same tools as real paleontologists to excavate a fossil from the Eocene Era.
Butterfly Biosphere
SPREAD YOUR WINGS
Get up close and personal with thousands of butterflies and dozens of insects from around the world in this insectarium and conservatory.
Leafcutter Ants
Visit 65,000 of our newest residents and watch their amazing farming process.
ASHTON GARDENS
UTah’s Desert Oasis
Featuring 50-acres of stately gardens, grand lawns, and the largest manmade waterfall in America, the Ashton Gardens connects all who visit with the wonders of nature.
Tulip Festival
April 10- May 18
Thanksgiving Point’s annual Tulip Festival returns to the Ashton Gardens from April 10 through May 18!
Farm Country
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
Milk a cow, ride a pony, and meet dozens of other farm animals at Farm Country, a real working farm in the heart of Utah’s metropolitan area.
Cow Milking
Milk a cow, learn about the bottling process, and understand the value animals bring to our daily lives.
Museum of Natural Curiosity
for curious minds of all ages
The Museum of Natural Curiosity is one of Utah’s most interactive and unique museums. With more than 400 hands-on, fun, and family-friendly exhibits, adventure awaits curious minds of all ages!
Kenya’s Kids
Open Now
Beginning January 13, families are invited to explore Museums of Natural Curiosity’s newest cultural exhibit, Kenya’s Kids, and discovery what life is like for children in Kenya today, a country both technologically-advanced and filled with longtime traditions.
The Carousel
A spin into imagination
30 hand-painted horses take you on an adventure full of wonder, imagination, and excitement at Utah’s newest and coolest carousel ride.
What’s Happening at Thanksgiving Point
Tulip Festival
April 10-May 18
Over 750,000 spring flowers, including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, poppies, and more create the award-winning Tulip Festival – an unforgettable display of color and design through the 50-acre Ashton Gardens.
Kenya’s Kids
Open Now
Families are invited to explore Museums of Natural Curiosity’s newest cultural exhibit, Kenya’s Kids.
Earth Day
April 22
Thanksgiving Point was created as a way to celebrate the beauty of the natural world, and this year, celebrate Earth Day with us at every venue on Thanksgiving Point’s campus!
Stay Connected
Download the Thanksgiving Point app to manage tickets or digital membership cards, sign up for texts, and more.
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.
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.
MOUNTAIN AMERICA MUSEUM OF ANCIENT LIFE
Located on Water Tower Campus
2929 N Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
FARM COUNTRY
Located on Water Tower Campus
2502 W Sycamore Ln.
Lehi, UT 84043
BUTTERFLY BIOSPHERE
Located on Water Tower Campus
3003 N Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
MUSEUM OF NATURAL CURIOSITY
Located on Gardens Campus
3605 N. Garden Drive
Lehi, UT 84043
THE CAROUSEL
Located on Gardens Campus
3653 N. Garden Drive
Lehi, UT 84043
ASHTON GARDENS
Located on Gardens Campus
3900 N. Garden Drive
Lehi, Utah 84043
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.
Plan An Event
From family reunions to company parties, we’ve got spaces and offerings for all your needs.