Inspiring Curiosity on National STEM Day at Thanksgiving Point 

In 2024 alone, Thanksgiving Point welcomed 3.6 million total visits and 1.5 million visitors across our seven world-class venues. Each day, families discover how STEM connects to everyday life – from exploring dinosaur fossils at the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life, to experimenting with circuits at the Museum of Natural Curiosity, to learning about sustainable farming at Curiosity Farms. 

Plan your next visit and explore our seven venues designed to make STEM fun, engaging, and unforgettable. Get tickets today!

STEM learning does not just happen in a classroom – it happens everywhere. Thanksgiving Point offers more than 180 STEM discovery programs every week, spread throughout our venues. These programs invite guests of all ages to question, build, test, and create through interactive activities and demonstrations that encourage hands-on exploration. 

From Critter Encounters in the Butterfly Biosphere to Plant Lab experiments at Curiosity Farms, each program is designed to ignite curiosity and build confidence through play and discovery. 

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Thanksgiving Point proudly operates 18 Community STEM Outreach Centers across Utah. Our outreach programs are designed to bring high-quality STEM education opportunities to children from all walks of life. 

We believe every child deserves access to inspiring, hands-on learning experiences – no matter their background. That is why our outreach efforts are flexible and community-driven, adapting to local needs and offering free informal education opportunities that meet families where they are. 

In 2024, these outreach centers and programs served over 37,625 families and children, empowering them to discover the fun side of STEM through creativity and curiosity. 

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Thanksgiving Point field trips turn Utah’s State Core Curriculum into unforgettable real-world adventures. Students learn to observe, question, and experiment as they explore exhibits aligned with inquiry-based science standards. 

Whether your students are studying dinosaurs, ecosystems, energy, or agriculture, our STEM-based field trips offer the perfect setting for interactive learning outside the classroom. 

Teachers – book your stem field trip today.

Summer Day Camps at Thanksgiving Point are where discovery meets adventure. Our hands-on STEM camps in Lehi are designed to help kids experiment, get creative, and make new friends while exploring science, technology, engineering, and math in exciting ways. 

Each camp takes place in our award-winning venues, giving kids the chance to explore everything from fossils and space to art and robotics. With programs for preschoolers through sixth graders, there is something for every young explorer. 

At Thanksgiving Point, our mission is simple yet powerful: 

We ignite curiosity and build confidence in children from all backgrounds through hands-on STEM programs and experiences. 

From the moment guests walk through our gates, they are invited to explore, question, and grow. Whether it is through our STEM Discovery Programs, field trips, or outreach centers, every experience is designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and dreamers. 

Be part of something bigger – experience STEM at Thanksgiving Point. Become a member today!