2024 National Fossil Day at VLM
Schedule
Sat Oct 12 2024 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Location
524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23601 | Newport News, VA
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Help us celebrate National Fossil Day (observed October 16, 2024) by exploring our fossil collection and searching for your own fossils to take home!Events of the Day:
Ongoing Collections tours – Explore all the amazing artifacts the Museum has to explore Virginia's natural resources.
Fossil Preparation 101 – Select a fossil to prepare and identify.
Virginia’s Climate Past – Learn about Virginia’s past as you explore a variety of fossils including Virginia’s state fossil.
Fossil Dig – Search for fossil shark teeth, corals, and other marine animals that lived millions of years ago.
Meet A Mastodon – Interact with mastodon fossils and replicas while learning about their ecology and ecosystem during Virginia’s Ice Age.
Fossil Identification – Do you have something you think could be a fossil? Bring it in and have it identified.
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Where is it happening?
524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23601Event Location & Nearby Stays:
