Bell Museum of Natural History
Bell Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States.
The Bell Museum holds more than 4 million specimens in its scientific collections, including extensive exhibits of birds, mammals, plants, and fungi from Minnesota.
Established by state legislation in 1872, the museum moved to its current location in 2018 after receiving state funding of 51.5 million dollars.
The museum displays detailed wildlife dioramas created between 1920 and 1940, featuring Minnesota habitats with moose, elk, bears, and beavers in natural settings.
Visitors can explore the Touch & See Lab with ancient fossils, examine living specimens, and attend regular workshops led by natural science experts.
The Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium uses INSIGHT Dual Laser 4K technology to present educational programs about astronomy and space science.
Location: Falcon Heights
Inception: 1872
Operator: University of Minnesota
Part of: University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Website: http://bellmuseum.umn.edu
GPS coordinates: 44.99066,-93.18874
Latest update: May 26, 2025 08:19
Minnesota contains numerous locations away from the main tourist circuits. The state stretches from the shores of Lake Superior to the southern prairies, encompassing historic lighthouses, underground mines, waterfalls, and Japanese gardens. Visitors find both natural landscapes and cultural sites that tell the story of the region's history. Notable locations include prehistoric rock carvings at Jeffers Petroglyphs Site, where indigenous peoples left their marks thousands of years ago, and sacred trees of Ojibwe culture. The geological formation known as Devil's Kettle, a waterfall whose course puzzled scientists for years, attracts visitors interested in natural phenomena. Historic mines provide insight into Minnesota's industrial past, while lighthouses recall the maritime history along the largest of the Great Lakes.
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