Mornings at the Museum: Secrets of the Great Salt Lake

Secrets of the Great Salt Lake 9:00AM

An uplifting story of how water connects all life on Earth. Journey back to when mammoths, camels and saber-toothed cats roamed the ancient shores of Lake Bonneville and witness its transformation into Great Salt Lake, caused by one of the largest floods in history. Be immersed in a rare ecosystem where unusual creatures thrive in waters five times saltier than the ocean. Yet, the source of the Lake is freshwater. It comes from high up in the snowpack of the Rockies where mountain lions raise their cubs, and Olympic skiers hone their skills on the greatest snow on Earth, flowing into rivers and streams past aspen trees that form the world's largest living organism, and down to the basin below where grebes dance on water in a wildlife refuge that supports millions of birds, and onwards into the Lake and its islands, where herds of pronghorn and bison roam. Meet the inspiring community of dedicated scientists, indigenous leaders, farmers, and youth determined to sustain this vital Lake and surrounding watershed for the benefit of all. 

Experience a morning at the National Naval Aviation Museum, every Tuesday starting Feb 3rd – Mar 3rd. Ticketed visitors will enjoy Chick-fil-A breakfast followed by a special presentation from the museum curatorial staff and a new movie in the Giant Screen Theater. Every ticket includes Chick-fil-A gift cards, free giveaways during the event including free Chick-fil-A meal cards, Flight Deck Store merchandise, store discounts and more! Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Doors open at 9 a.m. Presentation begins at 10:00 a.m. with the featured film immediately following.