Museum of Ancient Life

Fact Sheet

Opened to the public in June of 2000

The defining characteristic of the Museum of Ancient Life is found in its hands-on approach to exhibits

Guests are invited to touch actual fossils and feel real dinosaur bones and eggs, as well as other displays

Exhibit halls are designed to immerse guests in the subject matter, using expansive murals, soundtracks, plants and gurgling streams

There are 50 interactive, hands-on displays within the exhibit halls

With 60 complete skeletal displays, the Museum of Ancient Life is the world's largest dinosaur exhibit

The Museum of Ancient is home of the most extensive display of original fossils in the state of Utah

A working paleontology lab operated by Western Paleontology is located within the museum and can be observed by guests as they tour the exhibit halls

Once a month the museum hosts Dinosnorzzz a dinosaur slumber party for children of all ages (adults also welcome), which includes a behind the scenes tour, a movie at the XANGO Mammoth Screen - 3D, snacks, exhibits, activities, breakfast and classes

Museum Monday is held weekly and includes special activities for families.

The Museum of Ancient Life is home to the XANGO Mammoth Screen - 3D, featuring a 6-story, large-format movie screen