The Bell Museum of Natural History is situated on the campus of the University of Minnesota at Saint Paul and is the official natural history museum of the state of Minnesota. The Earth’s diversity of life and the origins of the universe are explored throughout the museum galleries, including world-famous wildlife dioramas, a solar station, geology gardens, and an observation deck. Visitors can engage their senses with the Touch and See Lab, featuring animals, plants, and 10,000-year-old fossils. The Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium takes guests on a journey into the cosmos, while the Solutions Studio provides opportunities for creativity.

2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113, Phone: 612-626-9660

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