Bell Museum
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Minnesota's official natural history museum and planetarium, featuring wildlife dioramas, a Touch & See Lab, and space exhibits.

📜 Minnesota's official natural history museum and planetarium.
🔍 Established in 1872, it features extensive collections and is part of the University of Minnesota.

Why Go

🌌 Explore the cosmos in the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium
🦁 See impressive, life-like taxidermy dioramas of Minnesota's flora and fauna
🖐️ Engage senses in the interactive Touch & See Lab
🌳 Wander a green roof and learning landscape with native plants and geology gardens

Why Avoid

📏 Relatively small, can be explored in a few hours
💸 Admission price may feel high for the museum's size

Tips

🗓️ Check website for special events like Sensory Friendly Saturday or Teen Science Café.
♿ Committed to accessibility and inclusivity.

Cost

💰 Adults US$15.00, Youth (3-21) US$12.00, 65+ US$13.00. Free for ages 0-2 and UMN students.

Hours

🕒 Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Last updated 6 days ago

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