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What Is Open Near Federal Heights This Winter?
2026-11-09 · Delia Bayna, REALTOR® · eXp Realty, LLC | Luxury · 3 min read
Is Red Butte Garden open in winter?
Yes. Red Butte Garden, at 300 Wakara Way, is open 9 to 5 through December, and 10 to 5 in January and February. It is closed Thanksgiving Day and from December 24 through January 1. Call 801-585-0556.
Admission is half price in December, January and February. The regular price is $18 for adults and $15 for seniors 65 and up. The buildings and some outdoor areas are wheelchair accessible.
When is the Natural History Museum open?
The Natural History Museum of Utah, at 301 Wakara Way, right next to the garden, is open every day from 10 to 5, and until 9 on Wednesdays. The last entry is 30 minutes before closing. You can reserve tickets ahead on the museum's visit page.
When is the art museum free?
The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, at 410 Campus Center Dr, is free for everyone on the first Wednesday and the third Saturday of every month. The next free days are Saturday, November 21, Wednesday, December 2, and Saturday, December 19. On other days, seniors 65 and up pay $16.95.
It is closed Mondays, open until 8 on Wednesdays, and 10 to 5 the rest of the week. It is also closed November 26 and 27, December 24 and 25, December 31 and January 1. Call 801-581-7332.
How do I get there without driving?
The University of Utah's free Sunnyside campus shuttle stops between the museum and the garden. It runs weekdays from 6 AM to 6 PM while the U is in session, but not on university holidays or breaks. On those days, the closest bus stops are in Research Park, about a 10 to 15 minute walk uphill.
If family is in town over the holidays, December is a good month for the garden at half price, then the museum next door when it gets cold. You can find all three anytime on my Federal Heights page.