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BYU Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

Life science museum featuring taxodermied animals in their natural habitats. Very large collection of animals from all over the world, including unusual ones such as a liger (cross between a tiger and a lion), a giant grizzly bear, and a huge elephant named Humphrey. Public shows, which usually include live animals, offered weekdays at 7:30PM and Saturdays at 1PM and 3PM, in the atrium. Children's classes for ages 5-12 ("Saturday Safari") offered on Saturdays in the summer.

Address: 645 E 1430 N
Getting there: directly north of the Carillon Bell Tower
Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-
Price: Free
Website: mlbean.byu.edu (opens in a new tab)

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