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The Bell Museum of Natural History provides opportunities for students and teachers to learn about the natural world. Through lively classroom offerings, professional development and educational tools developed by University faculty and museum curators, the museum helps teachers to inspire student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. The museum's programs are designed for students of all ages and teachers of all levels, and are consistent with national and state science education standards.

Interested in visiting the Bell Museum with your class or school group?
Bus scholarships are available! Call (612) 626-9660 to get details and learn more.

Tours

Visit the Bell Museum and take a journey in these participatory explorations of the habitat dioramas, Touch and See Discovery Room and special exhibits.

Science Labs

Take advantage of the active learning environments at the Bell Museum through the use of authentic objects, specimens and live animals.

In-School Programs

The Bell Museum can come to you! Classroom and Residency Programs as well as popular Learning Kits bring the experience of the Bell to the students' own classroom setting.

Teacher Resources

The Bell Museum has a long and successful history of partnering with teachers to provide top-notch science education to students through workshops, specimen loans, curriculum and more.

Online Activities

Promote online learning and interaction through these science-related online activities.

Touch and See Discovery Room

Browse both temporary and permanent exhibits that shed light on subjects of all kinds.