Mission Aerospace
Included with regular venue admission | Open with regular venue hours
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Mission Aerospace, on loan to the Museum of Natural Curiosity by Minotaur Mazes, gives guests of all ages the opportunity to learn about the history of flight, navigation, and exploration. With stations where individuals can design and construct their own plane or rocket and an interactive maze with aviation facts, NASA history, and puzzles, this is one exhibit you won’t want to miss!
Admission
EXPLORER PASS
See it all with an Explorer Pass! A Thanksgiving Point Explorer Pass grants admission into all five venues (Museum of Natural Curiosity, Farm Country, Museum of Ancient Life, Ashton Gardens, and Butterfly Biosphere) for one day.
Adults: $38
Children: $29
Regular Season Admission
Thanksgiving Point members: Free
Adult Admission: $24
Youth Admission (ages 13-24): $19
Child Admission (ages 3-12): $17
Seniors (65+): $21
BECOME A MEMBER
Enjoy free admission to five award-winning venues, including two world-class museums, a butterfly conservatory, a 50-acre garden, and a working farm.
Receive advance purchase opportunities and discounts on popular day camps, youth and adult classes, and special events.
Take advantage of exclusive discounts on dining and shopping, plus receive perks like bringing guests for half-off regular admission.
MUSEUMS FOR ALL
Museums For All is a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
With presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer card, admission is available for up to six people at $3 per adult, dependent children free. Available in person only. Not available for online purchases.
NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY GROUPS
We welcome non-profit community groups to Thanksgiving Point! To learn more about pricing and the reservation process for non-profit groups, follow the link below.
GROUP PRICING
– Groups of 20+ receive 20% off regular admission prices.
– To receive the discount rate, groups must enter and pay as a group in one transaction.
– Reservation does not denote private experience – this is a public area.
– No amplified music or microphones allowed.
– Valid only during regular hours of operation.
– Blackout dates apply (Luminaria, Tulip Festival, Utah Symphony at the Waterfall, Labor Day Luau, and other special events as scheduled).
Canopy Tours
Experience the Museum of Natural Curiosity from above with a Canopy Tour, a high-ropes course suspended over 40 feet in the air. This exciting experience is fun for the whole family and a great challenge for all ages!
Best of State Winner
The Museum of Natural Curiosity wins the 2022 award for Best of Museum! See the four other Best of State medals awarded to Thanksgiving Point on the blog.
Trading Post
Monday – Saturday | 10 am – 8 pm | Regular venue admission required to access the Trading Post
Exploration begins in your backyard with the Museum of Natural Curiosity’s Trading Post! Check out the amazing treasures hidden all around you by looking under rocks, peering in streams, and gazing into trees. When you find something unique, bring it into the Museum of Natural Curiosity and trade it for points at the Trading Post. Save up enough points to take home a special prize discovered by other explorers like yourself!
If the Trading Post is not open when you visit, please contact any employee and we will get it open for you!
Museo de la Curiosidad Natural en el edificio de la fundación de la Familia Barbara Barrington Jones
3605 Garden Drive Lehi UT 84043
lunes – sábado 10 am – 8 pm
Cerrado los domingos, Dia de acción de Gracias, y Navidad
Con mas que 400 experiencias interactivas se puede escoger una nueva aventura cada vez que visite el Museum of Natural Curiosity (Museo de la Curiosidad Natural). En el Rainforest (Bosque de Lluvia), explorar las antiguas ruinas y cámaras, gatear dentro de una cabeza de mono de 45 pies de altura (13.7 metros), y pretender volar el Piper Club (Club de Piper). Explore la ciencia del agua, el viento, el sol y la tierra en Water Works (Obras de Agua) o vaya a Discovery Garden (Jardines de Descubrimiento) para aprender acerca de la naturaleza y las 6 máquinas simples en Archimedes Playground (Parque infantil de Arquimides). También puede explorar el pueblo de Kidopolis, donde descubrirá paseos secretos, realizará trucos en la tienda de magia, y manejará la locomotora en la estación de tren. Por más oportunidades educacionales, visite la exhibición de la Exploratorium en la Innovation Gallery (Galería de Innovación) o toma una clase en una de las salas en Dickson Academy (Academia Dickson). Hay un sinfín de opciones para todas las mentes curiosas en el Museum of Natural Curiosity (Museo de Curiosidad Natural).
Mochilas sensoriales e historia social
¿Necesitas un poco de ayuda adicional? Estamos orgullosos de ofrecer mochilas sensoriales en el Museo de la Vida Antigua y el Museo de la Curiosidad Natural. Estas mochilas están diseñadas para visitantes con Trastornos del Espectro Autista para hacer su visita más agradable. Las mochilas incluyen: auriculares con reductores de ruido para niños o adultos, juguetes antiestrés, minutero, lentes de sol, una copia de la Historia Social del Museo de la Curiosidad Natural y pulseras “si se pierde, por favor llame”.
Los kits se pueden solicitar por orden de llegada en la Recepción. Se les pedirá a los visitantes una tarjeta de identificación, o llaves, para retirar los kits.
También puedes descargar nuestra Historia Social AQUÍ para ayudar a nuestros visitantes, que se encuentran en el espectro autista, a comprender mejor qué es lo que se espera al visitar el Museo de la Curiosidad Natural.
Características del Museo de Curiosidad Natural
Recorrer de Pabellón
Examine su valor en el rumbo de cuerdas altas en el Museo de Curiosidad Natural. Suspendido sobre 40 pies en el aire (12.19 metros), el rumbo de cuerdas altas le permite ver el Museo por encima mientras caminando por áreas más desafiantes y divertidos.
Factoría
Mentes curiosas pueden explorar el mundo natural alrededor de su propia casa. Descubre la naturaleza donde vive, busca debajo de las rocas, vea una corriente o mire en un árbol para ver lo que hay abajo. Si encuentra algo, llévelo consigo para recibir puntos al darlo a un empleado de la Factoría en el Museo de Curiosidad Natural. Cuando haya ahorrado los puntos suficientes, se puede escoger un tesoro especial para llevar consigo a su casa. La Factoría contiene muchas opciones como las lentes magnificadoras, rocas, minerales, conchas, huesos de animales y cornamentas.
Need a little extra sensory support? We are proud to offer sensory backpacks for checkout at the Museum of Ancient Life and the Museum of Natural Curiosity. These backpacks are designed for guests with Autism Spectrum Disorders to make their visit more enjoyable. Backpacks include: noise reduction headphones for children or adults, fidget toys, timer, sunglasses, a copy of the Museum of Natural Curiosity social story, and “if lost please call” wristbands.
Kits are free to check out on a first-come, first-serve basis at the admission desk. Guests are required to leave a valid drivers license or keys during use of the kit.
You can also download our Social Story HERE to help our guests on the autism spectrum better understand what to expect when visiting the Museum of Natural Curiosity.