Join us on National Fossil Day to celebrate fantastic fossils that tell stories of our ancient world.

Check out gigantic dinosaur bones, tiny shark teeth, and everything in between! Talk with Academy experts to learn how fossils form, and see some cool (touchable!) specimens. Drop by Science Now to find out about current events in paleontology, and make a fossil craft to take home. Don’t forget to spend some time in Dinosaur Hall to check out our incredible permanent collection of dinosaur skeletons, plus visit our Fossil Prep Lab, where technicians are unveiling dinosaur fossils fresh from the field. Be sure to visit the amazing Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit to see fossils brought to life as roaring, moving, animatronic dinosaurs! National Fossil Day activities are free with admission. (Fee required for Dinosaurs Unearthed)