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Fossil Road Show

March 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Overview

Pack up your fossils and hit the road! Bring your fossil discoveries to get expert opinions about their ages and identities from our team of scientists. In addition to the Museum's fossil collection, there will be displays from collectors and exhibitors, hands-on activities, "fossil digs", and a scavenger hunt. So, go through your "rock boxes" and challenge our staff with your prehistoric oddities. This event is included with museum admission or membership.

A Prehistoric Adventure for Everyone, Which Includes

  • displays from fossil collectors and exhibitors showcasing rare and remarkable specimens
  • hands‑on activities, including interactive stations and a crowd‑favorite scavenger hunt
  • a chance to match wits with experts by bringing in your most puzzling prehistoric oddities
  • the museum’s fossil collections - including shark teeth, giant ground sloth, fossil horse bones, and more
  • a presentation by Cameron Muskelly, “Georgia Through Time: Clues of the Past Left Behind in the Rocks of the Peach State”
  • Door prizes for all ages and fossil awards for kids
  • the “Giants of the Ice Age” special exhibit
Fossil road show child handles fossil Science Museum

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

  • Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Admission: This event is included with museum admission or membership.

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