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North American Museum of Ancient Life

There are a variety of museums in Utah Valley ranging from an athletic hall of fame to natural history museums! See and learn about the past at one of the many historical museums such as the North American Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point-- one of the world's largest permanent exhibitions of ancient life. If you love art, visit the BYU or UVU Museums of Art, which showcases upcoming student talent as well as famous exhibitions! No matter your interest, the museums in Utah Valley will entertain the whole family.

BYU Legacy Hall

In celebration of more than 109 years of BYU athletics, the University recently dedicated a new athletic museum and Hall of Fame: Legacy Hall.

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1060 North 150 East
Provo, UT 84602
801-422-2118

BYU Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

The Bean Museum on Brigham Young University Campus features life-like exhibits and houses an extensive collection of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects, plants, shells, and eggs.

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645 East 1430 North
Provo, UT 84602
801-422-5051

BYU Museum of Art

BYU offers a dynamic exhibition schedule that includes displays of its permanent collection, world-class traveling shows, and unique temporary exhibits.

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North Campus Drive
Provo, UT 84602
801-422-8287

BYU Museum of Paleontology

The BYU Museum of Paleontology was built in 1976 to prepare, display, and house the rock and dinosaur fossils collected by Dr. James A. Jensen and his crews.

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1683 North Canyon Road
Provo, UT 84602
801-422-3680

BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures

The BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures (MPC) is home to anthropological artifacts from cultures around the world. But aside from artifacts, the MPC provides interactive, entertaining, and educational activities that connect our lives to the past.

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100 East 700 North
Provo, UT 84602
801-422-0020

Cabela's

Cabela's, the World's Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear offers a 150,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with educational and entertainment attractions.

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2502 West Grand Terrace Parkway
Lehi, UT 84043
801-766-2500

Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park and Museum

Believing the Mormons were rebelling against the laws of the United States, President James Buchanan dispatched 3,500 troops, nearly one third of the entire U.S. Army, to suppress the rumored rebellion in Utah.

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18035 West 1540 North
Fairfield, UT 84013
801-768-8932

Chieftain Museum

This is an old schoolhouse built in 1903 that has been converted into a museum. The exhibits depict the early pioneer settling of Santaquin, continuing on to the present.