Campuses:
Bring the ExploraDome to your school, community event or gathering.
Choose from 18 one-week camps for children of all ages and interests! Science Discovery Camps engage campers in hands-on science and unforgettable experiences. ...
Join us at Eisenhower Community Center Observatory for an evening of activity, stargazing and observing the rare Transit of Venus - which won’t be seen again until 2117! ...
"Honey Bees and Humans" to debut in Minneapolis Public SchoolsAs a kickoff to “Honey Bees and Humans,” a new educational and social program created by the Bell Museum for fifth-grad students, Minneapolis superintendent Bernadeia Johnson toured the University of Minnesota’s bee lab with Dr. Marla Spivak and Bell Director Susan Weller. The program launches May 30-31.
Thanks to generous support from the Minneapolis Foundation, more students than ever will be able to attend Science Discovery Day Camp at the Bell this summer. Learn more or apply for a scholarship.
Celebrate the Transit of Venus - June 5thMark your calendars now for a rare Transit of Venus on June 5th! As seen from Earth, Venus will not cross the face of the Sun again until 2117. To mark occasion we're heading to the Eisenhower Community Center's Observatory with our ExploraDome on the evening of the 5th from 5-10p.m. for a fun-filled night of activities, sky-watching and more!
Did you know that Minnesota has over 600 museums? The Bell, the state's official natural history museum is one of many fine institutions here in the Land of Lakes, and as Minnesota prepares to host the American Association of Museum's conference, it seems as good a time as any to celebrate them with Minnesota Museums Month.
Curator of Birds Bob Zink helps the public understand scienceBob Zink's combination of academic knowledge, clarity and sense of humor serve him well as he shares his observations and educates the public about issues of the day and fascinating phenomena. Read all about Zink's work.
On March 1, 1872 the Minnesota legislature approved "An Act to provide for a geological and natural history survey of the state..." and in turn, that "natural history and geological specimens be prepared, and a museum to be established at the university." The Bell Museum of Natural History was born! 140 years later, the Bell Museum still serves as the cradle of innovation for science and culture at the University of Minnesota.
2012 marks the 140th anniversary of the Bell Museum of Natural History. Learn about the Museum's history as well as what is happening at the Bell in 2012:
