The Weber State University Museum of Natural Science, founded in 1969, serves as a specialized teaching museum for biology and geology on the university’s Ogden campus.
Museum Overview
- Location: 3778 University Cir, Ogden, UT 84403.
- Primary Focus: Teaching and research in biology and geology, supporting both students and the local community.
- Related Facilities: It is closely integrated with the College of Science, which also features the Tracy Hall Science Center and the Ott Planetarium.
Exhibits & Programs
- Collections: The museum and its associated departments house various specimens including fossils (such as an Allosaurus), animals, and geological artifacts.
- K-12 Outreach: The university offers community resources like the “Digging Dinosaurs” and “Rocks and Minerals” kits, often provided in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Utah.
- Digital History Museum: For those interested in regional history, WSU also hosts a Virtual History Museum.
Visitor Information
- General Access: While primarily a teaching facility, it has historically been open to the public during weekdays, often between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m..
- Planetarium Shows: Public shows and night sky observing are hosted by the nearby Ott Planetarium on specific evenings.
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