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Fort Douglas Military Museum

October 17, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

32 Potter St, Salt Lake City, UT 84113

The Fort Douglas Military Museum is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! In preparation, we have been hard at work to bring some exciting changes. Where past meets present, come meet the ghosts of Fort Douglas just in time for October fun. This event will take you behind the scenes for a chilling good time, as you experience the how and why we rent our facility out for paranormal investigations, sponsored by Grimm Ghost Tours. Continue networking at a pay-your-own-way dinner at Rio Grande Cafe [258 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102] at 5:30 pm.

Timeline

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | tour and discussion

6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | optional dinner

Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $15

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

November 7, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

444 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Join the staff at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum for a tour and discussion on how corporate and community partnerships can be transformed into engaging exhibits. Explore new and in-progress projects, including a look inside our in-house workshop. Continue networking at a pay-your-own-way dinner at HallPass [153 South Rio Grande St, SLC 84101] at 5:30 pm.

Timeline

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | tour and discussion

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | optional dinner

Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $15

December 12, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

45 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150

Join Art Curator Laura Paulsen Howe on a tour of the Church History Museum's exhibition “Lift Up the Hands Which Hang Down," which features work from their 13th International Art Competition. Laura will show us some of her favorite pieces from 150 Latter-day Saint artists from around the world and discuss the importance of the art competition to provide more global images for curriculum, marketing, and worship. Continue networking at a pay-your-own-way dinner at Seven Brothers Burgers [55 W S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101] at 5:30 pm.

Timeline

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | tour and discussion

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | optional dinner

Registration required. UMA Members: Free | General Public: $15

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