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    The Leonardo

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    It was my birthday this past week, so my boyfriend and I went to The Leonardo. I had never been…read morebefore and it seemed to be a perfect fit for the two of us. We really enjoyed our time exploring the museum and the hands on activities available. Something we found interesting was that on a Saturday morning it was pretty empty, it definitely started to pick up around early afternoon. Also a bit of a warning, there is no free or validated parking on site. We ended up parking in a public lot nearby and paying a fee.

    If you're wondering where the main character energy was on New Year's Eve in Salt Lake City, it was…read moreat the Leonardo Museum. This gala? Absolutely delivered. I'm talking dressed-up crowd, glitter everywhere, real champagne, and the kind of DJ who knew exactly when to drop Beyoncé, ABBA, and a surprise 2000s throwback that had all of us losing our minds. I came in thinking I might just sip something bubbly and leave before midnight. Instead, I danced for four hours straight, made new friends, and now have a very blurry selfie that might become a family heirloom. The setting was gorgeous, by the way. Big open spaces, cool lighting, and just enough art and architecture to make you feel elevated while also clutching your clutch and screaming the lyrics to "Mr. Brightside." The vibe was party, but in a classy way. Like you could go full glam and not feel out of place, but also not feel judged if you kicked your heels off before midnight and went rogue on the dance floor. Which I did. No regrets. Would I go again? Already planning my outfit. 10 out of 10, would ring in the new year under a disco ball surrounded by Salt Lake's most unhinged and best-dressed again.

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    Utah Museum of Fine Arts

    Utah Museum of Fine Arts

    4.2
    (47 reviews)
    1.7 km

    We were looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon, and this was the perfect way to spend…read morea couple of hours. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. The space was lively yet thoughtful, with families introducing children to art in an engaging way. As a big fan of Monet, I was happy to see pieces inspired by his work, capturing that soft, pastel, atmospheric beauty he was known for. The contemporary pieces also stood out, especially the interactive candy-wrapped installation--taking a piece was a unique and exciting experience. The American art collection was fascinating, with detailed descriptions providing insight into the dates, techniques, and materials used. The museum does a great job of enhancing the experience with QR codes on the walls, linking visitors to additional information about the pieces as they walk through. The setting itself is stunning--beautiful rooms with high ceilings and large windows offering views of the mountains surrounding the university. The diverse exhibits, including Egyptian, Pacific Asian, and Himalayan sections, were thoughtfully arranged, making the space easy to navigate. To top it all off, there's even a small coffee shop area with tables inside and out, perfect for continuing the conversation about the exhibits with friends or loved ones. I can easily see this as a great date option for an afternoon--relaxed, engaging, and with plenty to talk about. Overall, a beautifully curated museum in a breathtaking location--well worth a visit.

    Friendly staff, decent prices. Had a bit of everything from modern to ancient, and from all over…read morethe world. A medium sized art museum, would take you 1 to 2 hours to see everything. Very peaceful. Maps provided.

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    Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

    Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

    3.6
    (39 reviews)
    5.9 km

    We were here the night of their annual art auction and then gala, so we did not have access…read more I was interested in the Museum because I understand it sits on the ancestral homelands of the Goshute, Shoshone, Paiute & Ute peoples. They recognize and honor the works of indigenous people here..

    The moment I stepped into the museum, I felt a calm and inviting energy from the front desk staff…read more It made such a difference for me, especially when my intentions are to come with an open mind and relaxed energy. Parking can be found in the streets paid thru the app or machine. Saturday and Sunday is free, but of course, check the signs. The museum is free, but donations are welcomed. The museum has two levels. It's quite smaller than other contemporary museums I've been to, but still have a lot of great, meaningful artwork and pieces. It took me approx. an hour to really appreciate and look at all of them. The theme of the exhibit mostly focused around the use of clay, ceramic and porcelain from what I noticed. There were two separate rooms each featuring video installations as art. More information about current and/or upcoming exhibits can be found in the website. The place is clean, bright, and well laid out. There is a small gift store near the entrance behind the front desk. They sell cute items; and some seasonal items from artists. I'll be returning again when there are new exhibits/artwork.

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    Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

    Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

    3.7
    (139 reviews)
    6.6 km

    Overall: excellent kids museum, good variety of exhibits, a fun place to spend about 3 hours with…read morekids My kids are 2 and 5 and really enjoyed this museum. This museum was very manageable and not overwhelming. We went on a Saturday evening and it wasn't packed at all. The kids loved the real outdoor helicopter, the large truck, the construction area, the awesome market, the cute cookie shop, the bus with card reader, the gym with the scarf wind tunnel and balance bikes, and the Lego race car building ramp. The kids were all really well-behaved and so many of the caregivers were supervising and involved in the imaginary play with their kids which made for a good experience. The exhibits are well varied which keeps things interesting. It was clear that some things are very new and some things are very old and worn out. They force you to walk through the gift shop to leave. The Legos and car bases are ready to be replaced with new ones. Parking was available but the North Garage payment system is pretty confusing and hard to use because there is no cell service down there. The staff at the museum would not help us validate our parking because we left at closing.

    My 8yo loved loved loved this museum. Plenty of stuff for the kids to interact with, from a house…read morecomplete with kitchen, working piano and library, to a construction site. Grocery store, auto shop, art studio, bank, farm train depot, basketball court, dinosaur exhibit and everything else you could imagine! About $14.50 for adults, $12.50 for kids & seniors. It was loaded with fun! The only disappointing parts is some of the stuff was out of order and the amazing train depot area only is on display during certain hours of the day and unfortunately during our trip we didn't get to experience the fun of that. If was a great afternoon experience watching my child play with everything and fascinated by it all at the same time. Definitely a place worth checking out if you have kids!

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