Learning on display: curiosity doesn't have to kill the cat, and learning doesn't have to come from a classroom, especially in Utah where hands-on adventures abound.

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Salt Lake City houses several spots ideal for learning, covering all your bases from astronomy, art, science, music, books and more--sometimes integrating two or more of these discovery areas.

For art aficionados and pleasure-goers, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art and Utah Museum of Fine Art make fine places to visit. The monthly Salt Lake Gallery Stroll is also a great way to visit local art galleries.

Combine the mechanics of science and technology with the creativity of art, and you get Utah's critically acclaimed three-story museum, The Leonardo. The Salt Lake City Public Library is also right next-door, so you don't have to travel far for research. Be sure to visit the library rooftop garden for the best view of the city and mountains.

For younger minds, Discovery Gateway over at The Gateway will turn playtime into learning opportunities with science, art and music exhibits. As for aspiring space cadets, they can find the answers they want about the universe at Clark Planetarium (also at The Gateway).

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