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Discovery Gateway


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #65 of 82 attractions in Salt Lake City
Traveller Description: Hands-on discovery museum that features more than 140 exhibits in the arts, sciences and humanities, plus an interactive playground for the kids.
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Attraction type: Children's museum, Other
Address: 444 West 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel: 801-456-KIDS
Fax: 801-328-3384

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2 of 5 stars
Salt Lake City
21 Nov 2009

WAY too expensive!! My son and I went and it cost $17 for about an hour and a half of entertainment. And I totally agree with the other reviews that the place just wasn't that clean. The toys had gunk on them, and I just get the feeling that there are an awful lot of germs crawling around that place.... more

3 Apr 2009

I thought Discovery Gateway was great! My 2 year old son was enthralled by everything, and after two hours he definitely wasn't ready to leave even though they were closing. The main floor was the most fun for him while the upper floor seemed geared towards older children although my son still loved it. What a great idea! more

Over price
10 Jul 2008

I didn't expect for the museum to be so expensive- You could compare it to Disneyland for what they charge. The museum is located in the expensive area of Salt Lake City, but the cost for the experience is not worth the cost of parking let alone the cost of admission. I was not impressed with the staff members they... more

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1 of 5 stars
Murray, Utah
23 Feb 2008
1
person found this review helpful

They have a lot of nerve charging the same rate for kids and they do for adults. Everywhere has a kids price too. And I thought the place was very dirty. You could actually see the dirty hand prints on baby toys. Yuck. more

24 May 2007
9
people found this review helpful

I had seen the commercial on T.V. they make it seem like its the most wonderful place I think its overpriced they charge $8.50 for adults and kids passed the age of one so we paid $26 for the three of us and we were only there for an hour because there really wasnt much and its really not that... more

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Discovery Gateway Address

444 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tel: 801-456-KIDS Fax: 801-328-3384