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.

Please note that beginning December 1, 2008 we will now be closed on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Our new hours will be: 

Monday, Thursday-Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm