Bell Museum of Natural History

a CILC Content Provider

Minnesota’s official natural history museum and planetarium

The Bell Museum is located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Saint Paul. Explore the origins of the universe, the diversity of life on earth, and
take a walk through the state of Minnesota, featuring our world famous
wildlife dioramas. The Bell scientific collections hold over one million specimens, and the museum brings natural history across the state through community events, school visits, and virtual programs. Learn more at www.bellmuseum.umn.edu!

Programs by Bell Museum of Natural History

Biomimicry: Nature's Engineers

Solving a problem? Look to nature! Scientists, architects, fashion designers, and more have borrowed ideas from the natural world in order to answer questions and advance technology. Engage with Bell Museum educators and examine ways that...

Blast Off to the Beyond

Starting on our own planet, students will travel through the solar system, visiting both terrestrial planets and gas giants. But what lies beyond the limits of our sun’s orbit? Find our place in the Milky Way galaxy, fly around a swirling...

Minnesota Ecosystem Exploration

Join us as we tour Minnesota’s biomes using live-animal observations and preserved plant specimens. We’ll learn about the relationships among plants and animals within each environment, through games and active participation. Tap into the...

Minnesota Pollinators

Pollination is serious buzzness! Through fun, active games students will learn about pollinators and the important role they play in our environment and food system. Observe and engage with Bell Museum educators who specialize in the plants...

Solar System Investigation

Get on board for a tour of the solar system, and make observations about the similarities and differences of the celestial bodies we visit. Use those observations to guess the name of each destination: from the familiar Mars to the moons of...

Type of Organization

Arts/Cultural/Museum

Contact

Hugh Gabriel bell-virtual-programs@umn.edu
2088 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul Minnesota 55113
612-624-9953
United States

www.bellmuseum.umn.edu

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Bell Museum of Natural History cover:

Online Learning/Digital Learning
Problem Solving
Science
STEM