Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

Category: Children's museum

Address: 444 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

Phone: +18014565437

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–6PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Andrea Hasebroock

Sep 23, 2022

We went on a Thursday at around 4:00 pm. There was hardly anyone there so my son could enjoy playing at the different centers very leisurely. The staff were friendly and present in the facility, organizing and picking up items and returning them to their correct places. My son, who is almost six, really enjoyed the museum. There are a variety of activities to do that vary from active things to centers with activities you can do sitting down. Something for every kid! I would say most kids would enjoy it until around the age of 8 or 9. We spent about an hour and 20 minutes due to our schedule but probably could have spent a total of two hours to pretty much see/do everything. Here are the reason I gave the museum four stars: 1) Cleanliness- I noticed the floors around some of the play areas had accumulated dirt and dust, especially in the corners. It looked like someone had cleaned the floor but just not taken the effort to get into the corners. I also noticed a similar thing on the stairs. 2) Features that were broken or in a worn out state- As we were going through the various sections in the museum, there were many times we would push a button or turn a crank and nothing happened. In the bank area, someone had shoved too many coins into one of the money counter and jammed it. On the third floor outdoors, there was a hospital area. In my opinion, this area should not have been open for guest because it looked so worn down and hardly anything worked. Great concept but it really looked awful. The features just looked old and faded and the play clothes were all over the floor. These things did not keep my son and I from having a good time together. I just wanted to share my experience. I think it is a great attraction but believe it would be that much better with a little more attention to detail with the cleaning and better upkeep on the play areas to fix broken features and update ones that look worn down.

beverly child

Sep 18, 2022

Most of the stuff is broken!!! Not worth the money

Stephen Regginello

Sep 15, 2022

Great place to take the grandkids!

Randi Maree

Sep 13, 2022

Sooo much fun! And so many things to do!!! My kids had a blast, it was hard to get them to leave!

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Questions & Answers

Where do u park

Sue Low | Sep 28, 2018
Lisa Ro | Sep 28, 2018

It is best to park in the "North" section of the two parking garages, under the Gateway Mall.

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Do you have motorized wheelchair?

Linda Arrowood | Sep 28, 2019
Kayla Butcher | Sep 28, 2019

They have elevators throughout the building.

Is this place good fot a 1 year old baby?

Von bound | Sep 28, 2018
Tracy Allred | Sep 28, 2018

I would say if your 1 year old is walking then yes. If not then I'd wait a bit

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How much is it

Alivia Hutton | Sep 28, 2017
Alfredo Cisneros | Sep 28, 2017

General admision: $ 9.50 Sunday admission: $ 6.00 Members and children under 2: free Senior citizen (age 65+) $ 7.00 Groups of 15+: $ 7.50 Pre-registered School groups: $ 4.00 Parking validations can be purchased at admission desk or information desk for $ 1.00, they cover up to 3 hours. Members get validation for free.

Do you charge to enter the museum?

Yaritza Sigala | Aug 28, 2022
Cathan Waite | Aug 28, 2022

Yes, they do charge to enter the museum. We paid $50 for a group of one adult and three kids.

How much to get in

Moroni J Peterson | Mar 31, 2022
Justin Raymond | Apr 30, 2022

Their website has the latest prices.

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Is there parking for school buses

sheina tuft | Nov 1, 2021
Danielle Williams | Nov 1, 2021

It's parking garages

Are they allowing strollers inside? I want to take my nieces, 5&8 here and I have my own 5mo old.. If I have to carry him that's okay, a stroller is just so much easier!

Sky Moses | Sep 27, 2021
Alex Vandiver | Sep 27, 2021

Yes

Can you buy tickets at the door or can you only buy them online?

Brittney Balmforth | Sep 27, 2021
Brennan Ribeiro | Sep 27, 2021

You can buy at door

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Any parking for a motorhome anywhere nearby?

Amanda Kepsel | Sep 27, 2021
Chasity Heckathorn | Sep 27, 2021

No, it's mostly just parking in the parking garage.

Is the museum safe during this pandemic? We miss going back there!

Lady C 1979 | Sep 27, 2021
Meladi Frankovich | Sep 27, 2021

They have pretty effective safety measures, but a lot of areas are closed. The big climbing gym, sensory area, and much of the toys and props are closed

how much the ticket for a 4 persons, 0ne 4years old girl,2 adults and 1 senior citizens.

Mary Jane Ashworth | Sep 28, 2019
Camille Smith | Sep 28, 2019

$12.50 per person ages 1-64. 65 and older $10. Or $10 per person on Sunday.

How much is admission. Or where I buy tikets

Juan Manuel Bonilla Rodriguez | Sep 28, 2019
Heidi VanWinkle | Sep 28, 2019

You can see hours and prices here: https://www.discoverygateway.org/visit/

The ticket is for free admission worth $12.00, which means she gets in and one member of her family right?

Erika Irizarry | Sep 28, 2019
Meg H | Sep 28, 2019

A free admission ticket is typically good for one person only. There should be fine print which will say.

My Daughter has a coupon or ticket for free admission, Can her Mom use the ticket too? She got it from her Teacher at School. There is no expiration date on the ticket.

Erika Irizarry | Sep 28, 2019
Madalyn Montejano | Sep 28, 2019

I dont believe so i think the coupon is for one person

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Where do you park?

Debbie Caldwell | Sep 28, 2019
Kevin Buehler | Sep 28, 2019

Garage in the mall.

Can you bring bottled water inside the discovery center?

Lane Montgomery | Sep 28, 2018
Mike L | Sep 28, 2018

They say no food but have a common sense approach

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I have a 9mo old a 4 year old and a 10 year old.... Will my 4yo be the only one having fun here?

Corie Wilkinson | Sep 28, 2018
Linda Graves | Sep 28, 2018

yeah, only, the 4 year old, take your 10 year old, to Hansen Planetarium, which is close to ther, more up hs age and alley, even be fun for the 4 year old

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How much is it?

Susan Goodin | Sep 28, 2018
David Casteel | Sep 28, 2018

It’s 9.50 for everyone aged 2-64. 2 and under are free.

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What are the ages for here? Would a 12 year old imaginative engineer like it?

Railroad Institute of America | Sep 28, 2018
Sunnie Bexell | Sep 28, 2018

I'd say the age range is 2 to 12 years, depending on the child. My daughter is 8 and is growing out of it, but my 5 year old loves it.

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How much is admission?

Kathy Winget | Sep 28, 2018
Ashley Regel | Sep 28, 2018

General Admission (Everyone Ages 2-64)$9.50Sunday Admission$6.00Members & Children under 2FREE!Senior Citizen (Age 65+)$7.00

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How much is admission?

D-Man | Sep 28, 2018
Sosavere “Sosa” | Sep 28, 2018

Great place to take the kids.

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