BYU Museum of Paleontology

About BYU Museum of Paleontology

Collection of rock & dinosaur fossils. Museum with rock & dinosaur fossils on display, plus programs on prehistoric animal & plant life. The museum houses one of the largest dinosaur collections in the world. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 522 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💡Plan your visit for late afternoon (around 3:30 PM) on weekdays when paleontologists are actively working in the lab—you can watch them through a glass window, which is a unique and engaging experience not available at other times.
• 🕐Visit on a weekday afternoon (like Tuesday) to experience the museum with minimal crowds, giving young children more space and a calmer environment to explore the dinosaur displays.
• 💬Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour for your visit, though you can complete it in 20 minutes if time is limited. The museum is compact but densely packed with information, so plan accordingly based on your reading pace.
• 💡Arrive before 5:00 PM as the museum closes at standard business hours (around 5 PM)—do not arrive near closing time, especially with young children, as staff lock up promptly. Plan your visit earlier in the afternoon.
• 💡For young children, look for the hidden interactive elements like the donation glass box where coins can be dropped, and ask about hands-on touchable fossils as they're not prominently displayed but are available in the exhibits.