Overview

Hype:

The Brigham Young University Museum of Paleontology was started in 1976 around the collection of James A. Jensen. For many years, it was known as the BYU Earth Science Museum, and most of the collection was in storage under the LaVell Edwards Stadium. In October 2009, the museum held a grand opening of its new facilities. With the 5,000-square-foot addition, it now displays most of the collection. The change of name clarifies that the museum actually houses a large collection of dinosaur bones and other fossils.

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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20-49
50-69
70+

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Features:
  • Museums
  • Dinosaur Fossils
  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms - Flush
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible

Links: https://geology.byu.edu/museum/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BYU_Museum_of_Paleontology

Location

Closest City or Region: Provo, Utah

Coordinates: 40.256430, -111.656733

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August 1, 2022 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Greg Dye, Laura Dye,

Story

I finished work a little early, and we went to the BYU Museum of Paleontology with my parents for family home evening. Except that Tara didn't see the confirmation text, so it was just me and my parents. The museum was quite nice consider it's free.

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