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Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

The Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT

Downtown Salt Lake children’s museum at The Gateway with hands-on exhibits, sensory-inclusive sessions, and enough indoor play to fill a long family outing.

Family playing at the Water Play exhibit inside Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

Photo 1 of 4. Family playing at the Water Play exhibit inside Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

Editorial notes

What stands out

A strong choice when you want a real half-day outing, especially with mixed ages or a child who gets bored in one-note play spaces.

Good fit

  • Mixed-age sibling groups
  • Families who like museums and imaginative play
  • Sensory-aware visits during quieter sessions

Consider another option if

  • Families seeking a cheap quick stop
  • Kids who only want high-energy physical play

Know Before You Go

Food
No food, gum, or beverages in the museum
Supervision model
Caregiver supervised

What to Expect

For kids

  • Babies
  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Museum exhibits

For caregivers

  • Nursing room
  • Family restrooms
  • Caregiver supervised
Visit type
explore at your own pace with optional programs
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Discovery Gateway Children's Museum blends indoor play with hands-on learning in downtown Salt Lake City. Families can move between interactive exhibit zones like Water Play, Kid's Eye View, and the Stillson River Railroad while also using art, science, and role-play spaces designed for broad age ranges. It is one of the strongest all-weather family outings in the city, especially for families who want more than a simple playground visit.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

Check posted weekly hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesdayclosed
Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
Adult$14.50 ages 18-64
Child$12.50 ages 1-17
Senior$12.50

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Birthday Parties

Party or event options reported

Accessibility

Sensory Bags

KultureCity sensory bags available at the front desk

Sensory Sessions

Mondays 15:00-18:00 and Sundays 10:00-12:00

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility and comfort

Sensory-friendly

Accessibility and comfort

Quiet hours

Location

444 W 100 S

Salt Lake City, UT, 84101

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Sources & Updates

3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 3, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 3, 2026
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3 public sources

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What changed

  • April 3, 2026

    Confirmed museum hours, pricing, parking, and sensory-inclusive details from official pages.