BYU Planetarium, Provo

#7 among attractions in Provo

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The BYU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences was first organized in 1949 the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. Engineering was later separated off and merged with the College of Industrial and Technical Education to form the College of Engineering and Technology. The founding dean of the newly formed College of Physical and Mathematical Science in 1972 was Jae R. Ballif. ()

Coordinates: 40°14'50"N, 111°39'1"W

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Room 465, Eyring Science Center, BYUBrigham Young UniversityProvo United States

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+1 801-422-5396

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BYU Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brigham Young University Museum of Art, LaVell Edwards Stadium, BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures, Velour Live Music Gallery.

~1450 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Museum, Art museum
Brigham Young University Museum of Art, Provo
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Utah's scenic Wasatch Front, the Brigham Young University Museum of Art in Provo stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and artistic excellence. This premier museum, one of the largest and best attended in the Mountain West, offers visitors...
0.8 miN
Vernacular architecture, Arenas and stadiums, Football
LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo
20 min walk • LaVell Edwards Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in Provo, Utah, on the campus of Brigham Young University. Primarily used for college football, it is the home field of the BYU Cougars, an independent in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Archaeological museum
BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures, Provo
12 min walk • The Brigham Young University Museum of Peoples and Cultures, located in Provo, Utah, is the university's museum of archaeology and ethnology. The Museum of Peoples and Cultures has a wide variety of collections containing over a million objects.
0.9 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo
24 min walk • Velour Live Music Gallery is a music venue, on University Avenue, in Provo, Utah. Velour is owned by Corey Fox. It acts as an all-ages music venue catering to an eclectic mix of genres. It is also a smoking and alcohol free environment.
0.7 miNW
Vernacular architecture, Museum, Science museum
BYU Museum of Paleontology, Provo
19 min walk • The Brigham Young University Museum of Paleontology was started in 1976 around the collection of James A. Jensen. For many years, it was known as the BYU Earth Science Museum, and most of the collection was in storage under the LaVell Edwards Stadium.
0.4 miN
Vernacular architecture, Tower
Brigham Young University Centennial Carillon Tower, Provo
11 min walk • The BYU Centennial Carillon is a carillon on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, United States.
~870 ftS
Park
Brigham Young University Arboretum, Provo
5 min walk • The Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum, also known as the Brigham Young University Arboretum, is an arboretum located on a hill beside at 800 North Street on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, United States.
0.5 miN
Vernacular architecture, Museum, Science museum
Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Provo
12 min walk • The Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum is a natural history museum housed at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, United States.
~610 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Art gallery, History museum
Harold B. Lee Library, Provo
3 min walk • The Harold B. Lee Library is the main academic library of Brigham Young University located in Provo, Utah. The library started as a small collection of books in the president's office in 1876 before moving in 1891. The Heber J. Grant Library building was completed in 1925, and in 1961 the library moved to the newly constructed J.
0.6 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Library, Neo-renaissance architecture
Provo City Library, Provo
15 min walk • The Provo City Library is a public library serving residents of Provo and Orem in the U.S. state of Utah. It occupies the building of the former Brigham Young Academy, which was built in 1892. In 1976, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miN
Vernacular architecture, Universities and schools
Brigham Young University, Provo
13 min walk • Brigham Young University is a private research university in Provo, Utah. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young, and it is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to BYU Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Eyring Science Center, Provo (1 min walk), Joseph Smith Building, Provo (2 min walk), Spencer W. Kimball Tower, Provo (2 min walk), BYU College of Family, Provo (2 min walk).

How to get to BYU Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to BYU Planetarium:

Bus

BYU South Campus • Lines: 830X (7 min walk)
Joaquin • Lines: 830X (8 min walk)