Join us on a journey from the past into the future!

-Journey 540 million years back in time with the extraordinary 500 foot mural, Rock of Ages Sands of Time, depicting fossils from the dawn of macroscopic life to the present.

- Discover the origins of our planet and its life through four state-of-the-art Audio-Visual Theatre Presentations.

-Experience what life was like in three ancient worlds of New York State: Beneath and Ancient Sea, Where Dinosaurs Walked, and A World Carved by Ice.

-Marvel at the skeleton of the Hyde Park Mastodon, one of the most complete skeletons ever found.

-Touch and feel history through hands-on exploration of fossils at the Discovery Stations - Fossil Lab and Dino Lab!

- Study the life and death of Right Whale #2030, an endangered whale species, as the actual 44-foot skeleton floats above.

-Witness specimens being prepared for research in the Fossil Preparation Lab.

-Delve further into the Earth and Earth System Change through rotating exhibitions, public programs, field trips, events, lectures, and publications.

A day spent at the Museum of the Earth can be insightful and rewarding.  Please click to find out about our hours and rates, public tours, directions, and accomodations.