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Educator Workshops

Sharpen your STEM teaching skills! The Natural History Museum of Utah offers a variety of professional development opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices from the perspective of your students, working side-by-side with scientists to deepen your content knowledge.

All Natural History Museum of Utah educator workshops are free for Utah public and charter school educators. These programs are supported by funding from the Utah State Legislature and in collaboration with the Utah State Board of Education.

Interested in helping shape our teacher resources? Learn more about our Teacher Ambassador Group!

Upcoming educator workshops will be posted below. Click on the workshop to view all of the details and register.

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Museum Ecologist

All new outdoor experiences for teachers! New curricula, same passion for taking teachers to explore Utah's ecosystems.

A green dimetrodon in front of tall cliffs

From Water to Land: Environmental Changes and Ancient Ecosystems

Two dates in San Juan County: September 15 in Blanding and September 17 in Bluff

A woman sits at a traditional weaver.

STEM Rooted in Culture Series

Join us for the fall 2025 series on September 27th and October 25th in partnership with local Cambodian organizations. 

Anthro collections

Material Matters: Indigenous Art in the Classroom

Saturday, October 4th from 1:00 to 4:00 at NHMU

Great Gallery

Utah's "Wilderness Louvre": An Indigenous Art in the Classroom Workshop

Tuesday, October 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 in Cedar City

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Pucks and Pleistocene

Saturday, November 1st from 10:30 to 1:30 at NHMU

Want to receive updates on upcoming Educator Workshops and the opening days for reserving field trips, Junior Science academy, and toolboxes? Sign up for our Educator Newsletter by selecting "NHMU Educator Resources" on this form.

Questions about educator workshops? Email Glynis Bawden, Teacher Professional Development ManagerPlease include the name of the workshop in your email.