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Bell Museum of Natural History

Bell Museum of Natural History is a natural history & natural science museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Bell Museum of Natural History?

The Bell Museum, formerly known as the James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History, is located at the University of Minnesota's Saint Paul campus. The museum's current location on the Saint Paul campus opened in 2018. The Minnesota wildlife dioramas focus on animal specimens native to the state. The museum also houses the digital Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium. The museum is part of the university's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. The museum's former location on University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus closed in January 2017.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Bell Museum of Natural History
Type
Natural History & Natural Science Museum
City
Minneapolis
State
Minnesota
Website
http://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/
IMLS Museum ID
8402700110
Coordinates
44.97603, -93.23779
What kind of museum is Bell Museum of Natural History?

Bell Museum of Natural History is classified as a natural history & natural science museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more natural history & natural science museums →

Where is Bell Museum of Natural History located?

Bell Museum of Natural History is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota at approximately 44.97603, -93.23779. See the map above.

Does Bell Museum of Natural History have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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