Beneski Museum of Natural History
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What a great way to spend a couple of hours. The moment you enter the museum you’re greeted by staff and requested to ask them if you have any questions! So I did, and they knew their stuff. This is a free admission museum that’s not large but it’s big enough to keep you interested, and the models they have do a heck of a job educating and demonstrating how things happen(ed). This is a very kid friendly museum and a great way to kill a couple of hours on a rainy day. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to share a couple of hours with a friend or a family member. Bonus in the museum is that they have a good dating back to 530 million years ago!
Filip GalizaFilip Galiza
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This one location houses more knowledge than, let us say, Portland Oregon's OMSI. This while only operating under the umbrella of Natural History. Minus any dumbing down as well. The Beneski is an actual museum that sets about preserving fossilized specimens while maintaining and sharing the history of those who acquired this information. Give yourself several hours to take it all in and most definitely introduce yourself to the staff who can and will happily introduce you to all of the wonders contained therein at the Beneski!
Sean TobinSean Tobin
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Absolutely amazing collection! Three floors of dinosaur tracks, skeletons, preserved fossils, and more. While some call it small it’s definitely a very complete and diverse collection with lots of various well known specimens. I spent two hours in there just because we were on a time crunch when I visited, I could spend all day with the helpful staff and interesting specimens. I would recommend to anyone taking a trip out near Amherst. Worth every second and its free to the public!
Helena FHelena F
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Our 1st time here and we absolutely loved it. Parking was a little confusing but a nice man told us to park across the street, a short walk over. Museum is free, modern, superbly organized and cataloged and wonderful to learn and explore. Yasmin, greeted us, helped us get acquainted with everything, and she was kind enough to give us many dining options in the area. We'll definitely be back to visit this museum again.
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11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
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(413) 542-2165
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The Beneski Museum of Natural History, Amherst College is located on the campus of Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. It showcases fossils and minerals collected locally and abroad, many by past and present students and professors.
attractions: Amherst Cinema, Emily Dickinson Museum, Amherst College, Amherst Farmers Supply, LeftClick Amherst, Amherst Town Common, Wild Side Smoke Shop, The Drake, Talon Furniture & Mattress, Jones Library, restaurants: Johnny's Tavern, Pita Pockets, Amherst Coffee + Bar, Antonio's Pizza, Pasta E Basta, Bistro 63, Bueno Y Sano, Lili's Restaurant, Crazy Noodles, Share Amherst
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