Students gathered at the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum on Friday, April 3, for an Easter trivia night that turned biology and faith into a lively competition.
Teams filled the museum auditorium, laughing as they introduced names like “Big Jumping Chickens” and “The Winners” before diving into four rounds of questions.
The event featured categories on baby animals, flowers, eggs and Easter, followed by a fast-paced Kahoot round to close out the night.
From identifying what a baby dolphin is called to answering questions about the symbolism of Easter, participants tested both scientific knowledge and religious understanding.
One question asked players to recall that Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, while another said that Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
“We’ve been doing these trivia nights for a long time, and they’re always a big hit,” Tasia Smith, a Bean Museum employee, said. “It’s just a good time, and it helps bring people in who may not even know that we’re here.”
Smith said the museum typically hosts trivia nights once a semester, often aligning themes with the time of year. Fall and winter semesters each feature their own event, giving students multiple opportunities to participate.
“I’ve always just been super into animals,” Smith said. “I like telling people fun facts, and I get to do that for my job now.”
The trivia reflected that passion, with questions ranging from animal behavior to plant biology.
Participants learned, for example, that some fish protect their young by holding them in their mouths and crocuses are among the earliest flowers to bloom in Utah.
For many attendees, the mix of science and gospel-centered questions made the experience unique.
“We got the Jesus ones, which is all that matters,” joked Montana Weaver, who attended with friends Haley Wheaton and Delaney Collier. “Everything about eggs — we were just guessing.”
Weaver said her group heard about the event through the BYU calendar and had participated in a previous trivia night.
“We did it last semester, too — we actually won last time,” she said.
Despite the competition, the atmosphere remained lighthearted, with participants cheering each other on and laughing at missed answers. Many said the event was as much about having fun as it was about winning.
“It’s just fun to show off what you know,” Smith said. “But mostly it’s about getting people here and having a good time.”
In addition to entertainment, the event served as an introduction to the museum itself. Smith said many visitors are surprised to discover the variety of exhibits and live animals available year-round.
“Sometimes people don’t even know we exist,” she said. “Events like this help people come in and see what we have.”
By combining trivia, teamwork and themes tied to both science and Easter, the Bean Museum created an engaging experience for many students to enjoy.