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What to do and see in Provo, Utah (UT): The Best Museums
Provo /ˈproʊvoʊ/ is the third-largest city in Utah, United States, located 43 miles (69 km) south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the largest city and county seat of Utah County.
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1. Crandall Historical Printing Museum
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
This museum illustrates the history of moveable type and contains the United State's only working replica of the printing press made by Johannes Gutenberg in the 1400s. We show how Gutenberg printed the Bible, how Ben Franklin printed in the 1700's, how the Book of Mormon was printed and bound in the 1800's and how the Deseret News was printed in the mid to late 1800's. We also show the Linotype machine of the early 1900's. All our presses have moveable type. We also have items for sale. We are a non-profit museum. Charge is $5 each.
2. The Covey Center For The Arts
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By dlynnsor - Salt Lake City, United States
All kinds of entertainment here! Plays, concerts, exhibits! Something for everyone. Not a bad seat in the house. Theater is small enough that you can see/hear from everywhere!
3. Museum of Mormon History of the Americas
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The museum is a legacy left by my Paternal Grandmother Genoveva and her family for future generations to enjoy, say Fernando R. Gomez. The museum's collection is unique, inspiring, faith promoting, historical and uplifting. It preserves the most extensive collection of Latino Mormon artifacts.
4. AAA Lakeside Storage And Museum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By vetism
Our family enjoyed our visit of this museum during spring break. We attended the afternoon live animal show, which was informative and well done. The incredible collection of taxidermy animals is purely fascinating. The museum is well maintained and meticulously clean. Visitor parking is free. You just park in the adjacent parking lot, and go in to the front desk to ask for a complimentary parking permit. We would definitely recommend this museum to all families who are visiting the Provo area.
6. Museum of Art at Brigham Young University
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By dianaelms - Taylorsville, United States
I miss the plethora of museums that I used to be able to visit when I lived in New York. BYU Museum of Art helps to nicely fill that gap. I have enjoyed every visit I have made there! And, am especially thankful for the special events they have provided to all of us (such as "Beauty and Belief" or Monet exhibits, etc.)...and for free! Many thanks to BYU for offering so many amazing artists to us - that we might see the world and its cultures in new and enlightened ways!
7. BYU Museum of Paleontology
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By RueterRD - Newport, United States
Even though its a small museum, it has a ton of exhibits. We were pleasantly surprised of the items how they were displayed. A world class Paleontology museum. Worth the time to visit.
8. The Soap Factory
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Open again! Make your own custom soap/lotion/scrubs and more with all-natural ingredients. $5 entry fee / person, all products an additional $0.05/gram. Awesome activity for kids and adults alike - no age limit. Great for dates, families, everyone will have a great time!
Reviewed By justinhC8409DE
When I first approached (which was on a whelm), it seemed very low-key and not as formal as most other business act. The workers were quite young and acted as such. However, after learning about the process, it was a lot of fun deciding the dyes and add-ins, etc. Near the end (after removing the soap from the mold), I thought I would be done. However, I learned that you can actually paint the top layers of the soap. It was quite fun. Even now, months later, I still have the soap in our sink as more decoration than for cleaning hands. Who knows though, I may decide to use it up and return to make some more another day. Note: when I was there, you had to air dry your hands after using any water (including bathroom). I would have gladly paid the extra 5 cents to have some paper towels or even towels to dry them off. Although others may prefer their extra conservationist attitudes, I would have appreciated more the comfort.
