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Thanksgiving Point Tickets and Prices: $24 Online, the $39 All-Access Pass, the $9 Every Kid Counts Rate and Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Point admission is $27 for adults at the door or $24 online per venue; the All-Access Pass to all seven venues is $39. Child, senior and SNAP/WIC prices, hours and the holiday closures, as of November 2026.

A single-venue adult ticket at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi is $24 online or $27 at the door, and the All-Access Pass to all seven venues is $39. Families on SNAP or WIC pay $9 per adult with kids free. Every venue is closed Sundays.

Prices and hours below are from Thanksgiving Point's own venue pages, read Nov. 7, 2026. They apply to the Museum of Ancient Life, Museum of Natural Curiosity, Butterfly Biosphere, Curiosity Farms and Ashton Gardens. Seasonal events like Luminaria are ticketed separately; see our Luminaria guide.

Regular-season prices, per venue

Age At the door Online
Adult $27 $24
Youth (13-17) $22 $19
Child (3-12) $20 $17
Senior (65+) $24 $21
2 and under Free Free
Thanksgiving Point members Free Free

The All-Access Pass

One ticket, all seven venues, one day:

Age All-Access Pass
Adult $39
Youth (13-17) $33
Child (3-12) $29
Senior (65+) $36
2 and under Free

The math: the pass pays off at two venues. Two online adult tickets are $48 against the $39 pass; two child tickets are $34 against $29. For two adults and two kids doing two venues, single online tickets total $164 and passes total $136, a $28 savings. For one venue, buy the single ticket.

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Every Kid Counts: $9 with SNAP or WIC

Present an EBT card (SNAP or WIC) and a photo ID, and up to six people in your household get discounted admission: dependent children free, adults and teens $9 each. It's in person only, not online. Our Thanksgiving Point guide has more on the program.

Groups

Groups of 20 or more get 20% off regular admission, booked in person or at 801-768-2300, paid in one transaction. Blackout dates include Luminaria, the Tulip Festival and other special events.

Hours

Venue Regular hours Holiday notes
Museum of Ancient Life, 2929 N. Thanksgiving Way Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Museum of Natural Curiosity Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Nov. 25-Dec. 31
Butterfly Biosphere, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Time-ticketed
Curiosity Farms, 2501 W. Wheatley Dr. Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Time-ticketed
Ashton Gardens, 3900 N. Garden Drive Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Nov. 2-11 and Dec. 24

Every venue is closed Sundays, Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26) and Christmas Day, and closes early at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 where it's open. Ashton Gardens' waterfall is temporarily off under Lehi's water conservation plan.

Butterfly Biosphere and Curiosity Farms admission is time-ticketed with limited availability, so buy those ahead. At Curiosity Farms, adults and children entering the pony ring must sign a waiver.

Plan the day

Our venue guides cover what's inside: the Museum of Natural Curiosity, Butterfly Biosphere and Ashton Gardens. For the rest of the city, see things to do in Lehi, and for a swim after, the Lehi Legacy Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Thanksgiving Point tickets?
Regular-season admission to one venue is $27 for adults at the door or $24 online; $22/$19 for youth 13-17; $20/$17 for children 3-12; and $24/$21 for seniors 65 and older. Children 2 and under are free.
How much is the Thanksgiving Point All-Access Pass?
$39 for adults, $33 for youth 13-17, $29 for children 3-12 and $36 for seniors 65 and older, with children 2 and under free. It covers all seven Thanksgiving Point venues for one day.
Is the All-Access Pass worth it?
If you'll visit two or more venues. Two online adult tickets cost $48 against the $39 pass; two child tickets cost $34 against $29. For one venue, the single online ticket is cheaper.
Does Thanksgiving Point have a discount for SNAP or WIC?
Yes. Through Every Kid Counts, up to six people in a household get discounted admission with an EBT card (SNAP or WIC) and photo ID: dependent children are free and adults or teens are $9 each. It's available in person only.
Is Thanksgiving Point open on Sunday?
No. All venues are closed Sundays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and close early at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.
What are the Museum of Ancient Life hours?
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Museum of Natural Curiosity keeps the same hours but runs 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31.
Do I need to buy Thanksgiving Point tickets in advance?
For some venues, yes. Thanksgiving Point says Butterfly Biosphere and Curiosity Farms admission is time-ticketed with limited availability and recommends buying ahead. Online tickets are also $3 cheaper per person.

Sources

The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.

  1. Museum of Ancient Life, Thanksgiving Point. Checked November 7, 2026.
  2. Museum of Natural Curiosity, Thanksgiving Point. Checked November 7, 2026.
  3. Butterfly Biosphere, Thanksgiving Point. Checked November 7, 2026.
  4. Curiosity Farms, Thanksgiving Point. Checked November 7, 2026.
  5. Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point. Checked November 7, 2026.
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