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Museum to host holiday celebration and new exhibition opening Dec. 4

By Utah News Staff · November 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Natural History Museum of Utah will host a holiday celebration and the opening of the exhibition We Carry Stories — The Baskets of Utah's Indigenous Peoples on Dec. 4. Guests are asked to RSVP by Nov. 25 for the event at the Rio Tinto Center.

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  • The exhibition We Carry Stories — The Baskets of Utah's Indigenous Peoples will open Dec. 4.
  • The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rio Tinto Center.
  • RSVPs must be submitted by Wednesday, Nov. 25.
  • The celebration includes live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a holiday toast.

The Natural History Museum of Utah will host a holiday celebration and the opening of a landmark exhibition titled We Carry Stories — The Baskets of Utah's Indigenous Peoples on Dec. 4. The event, hosted by the museum's Board of Advisors, will feature welcome remarks and a holiday toast at 7 p.m.

The celebration is scheduled for Dec. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Rio Tinto Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the new exhibition and enjoy seasonal sips, hearty hors d'oeuvres, and live music.

Guests are asked to wear festive party attire. The museum noted that the event is for guests 21 and older, and complimentary valet parking will be provided. The museum store will also be open for holiday shopping during the event.

Those planning to attend must RSVP using an online form by Wednesday, Nov. 25.

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