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Beneski Museum of Natural History

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Open Opens at 10:00-16:00
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11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA 01002, United StatesMap
Phone+1 413-542-2165
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  • M3890GNgeorgec
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    Science Prof reviewing the museum

    It is a wonderful first museum for young scientists. It is small and not overwhelming. A fine collection of relatable fossils and exhibits. It is doable in a short visit. Kids have limited attent...

    Reviewed on Jul 11, 2022
  • Maryann H
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    A Must Do with Near UMass!

    This museum was originally a "time-filler" between activities while we were visiting our son at UMass for the weekend. Once we arrived at the museum, we were pleasantly surprised at the variety of top...

    Reviewed on Feb 23, 2020
  • Jennifer F
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    Excellent museum!

    The museum is very well done and an exciting place to visit! The exhibits are designed to allow maximum viewing ability. The labels are very educational. Staff are helpful in answering questions an...

    Reviewed on Nov 17, 2019
  • OneRedBicycle
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    Great small free museum

    This is a nice spot to check out some cool fossils and dinosaur footprints (a big mammoth and giant elk and Sabertooth are the highlights) along with a big stone and mineral collection and some exhibi...

    Reviewed on Oct 13, 2019
  • mywonders11
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    Curious Minds Behold!

    It's a little small, but they have a great variety of bones and minerals. Great displays and the plaques are nicely thought out. The only issue is that there is very little parking.

    Reviewed on Aug 25, 2019

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