HawkWatch: Birds in the Lab! — August 2026
- Date
- August 29th
- Time
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
- Age
- Ages 4–12
- Cost
- Included with museum admission: adults $24.95; ages 13–24 $22.95; ages 3–12 $20.95; ages 2 and under and museum members free
Location
Natural History Museum of Utah — Dry Caves Lab
301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 · Directions
University of Utah
Observe live raptors with the HawkWatch team and study bird specimens including feathers, eggs, and claws. Families can ask experts questions, practice identifying birds commonly encountered nearby, and discover the adaptations that make birds of prey distinctive.
The program connects these encounters to Utah bird conservation and HawkWatch International's efforts to protect raptors and their shared environment. It is part of a recurring series presented on the last Saturday of each month.
Planning your visit
- The activity is included with museum admission; advance admission tickets are encouraged for quicker entry.
- Surface parking is adjacent to the museum. Reaching the entrance involves an uphill path with stairs and accessible ramps, while the passenger turnaround offers a convenient drop-off option.
- Entrances accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Families may also request loaner wheelchairs, sensory backpacks, noise-canceling headphones, or light-sensitivity glasses, subject to availability; an infant-care room is on Level 2.
- Consult NHMU's directions and parking information and accessibility guide for additional planning details.