The BYU Museum of Paleontology, at 1683 N. Canyon Road in Provo, was built in 1976 to prepare, display and house the rock and dinosaur fossils collected by Dr. James A. Jensen and his crews. The museum says about 25,000 visitors a year come to see dinosaur fossils prepared, touch real fossils and learn about paleontology. Admission is free and donations are welcome; hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed on university holidays, with parking in front of the museum.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from BYU Museum of Paleontology, not drive time.
- Provo Municipal (PVU) — 4 miles
- Salt Lake City International (SLC) — 41 miles
- Ogden Hinckley (OGD) — 68 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked opening hours and fees on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with geology.byu.edu the week you travel.
Sources — 3 claims, 3 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Built in 1976 to prepare, display and house fossils collected by Dr. James A. Jensen and his crews; approximately 25,000 visitors a year; address 1683 N. Canyon Road, Provo; parking in front of the museum (checked 2026-10-14) | BYU Geology - Visit the Museum of Paleontology | Checked |
| Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed on university holidays (checked 2026-10-14) | BYU Geology - Visit the Museum of Paleontology | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Admission free to all guests; donations are welcome (checked 2026-10-14) | BYU Geology - Museum of Paleontology | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |