$65, includes transportation, tours, appetizers, and drinks (buses will be looping from the Hilton to Red Butte Garden and Arboretum starting at 6pm and Natural History Museum of Utah starting at 7pm)

6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Respite at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum 

Clear your mind and connect with Utah’s fall beauty at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum next door to the Natural History Museum of Utah. Situated in the city’s scenic Foothills, Red Butte Garden showcases native and non-native plants and trees in beautifully cultivated gardens and a spectacular Natural Area. Wander on your own or sign up for a guided tour. Enjoy panoramic mountain views of the city, mountains, and Great Salt Lake.

Hike the Living Room Lookout Trail

If you crave some physical activity after a day of learning, join us in hiking one of Salt Lake City’s most beloved trails! Located immediately behind the Natural History Museum of Utah, this trail leads you to a lookout where you can sit and contemplate a stunning view of the city. Our local guides will show you the city’s landmarks and tell you about the Wasatch’s unique natural history. Comfortable clothes and hiking shoes or sneakers required. Length approx. 2 miles, 1.5 hrs. Elevation gain 1,000 ft, stating at 5,000 ft.

7:00 PM-10:00 PM

Evening Event: Natural History Museum of Utah

Join colleagues for an unforgettable evening at the Natural History Museum of Utah, where you will be surrounded by over 500 million years of Utah’s natural and cultural history! Located on the foothills of the Wasatch Range, the Museum’s home, the Rio Tinto Center, is an architectural masterpiece. Gather in the Canyon, the Museum’s most iconic space, inspired by Utah’s dramatic geology, and connect with old and new friends under the newly redesigned Collections Wall, a 40-ft case containing over 600 objects from the Museum’s unique collections.

Enjoy access to the Museum’s world-class galleries, interact with gallery interpreters, take in the best sunset view in Salt Lake City from the Sky Terrace, and stop at the Museum Store to take home a piece of Utah! Throughout the evening, museum leadership, education, and collections teams will offer behind-the-scenes tours of the paleontology preparation lab, collection rooms, exhibits shop, and even the building’s mechanical systems, to offer you exclusive access to the science, craftmanship, and engineering that power the Museum. With opportunities to explore, learn, and connect in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, this reception offers an ideal way to close out the day and to experience NHMU from every angle.