New Exhibits
The newest additions to the Museum!
In the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries, Bohemian glassmaker Leopold Blaschka and, later, his son Rudolf Blaschka created and sold an amazing series of glass marine invertebrate models. In a time before SCUBA or underwater photography, these models allowed people to see what marine invertebrates looked like when they were alive, rather than what they looked like when preserved. During the course of their lives, the Blaschkas created thousands of models, many of which are still held today at institutions in Europe, the United States, and other countries. This exhibit explores the Blaschka models from the Cornell University collection, currently on display at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca, New York.
Explore our online exhibit now to begin learning about these beautiful glass models.
Online Exhibits
Learn from the comfort of home with our growing collection of online exhibits!
Permanent Exhibits
Explore our permanent exhibitions featuring fossils from the Paleontological Research Institution’s extensive collection of more than seven million specimens, one of the largest in the United States. Learn something new with each visit!
Past Exhibits
Travel back in time and explore some of the Museum's past exhibitions.
September 27, 2019 - January 5, 2021
Come explore a realm often overlooked – the incredible world of bees! Investigate their ancient origins, their immense diversity, and the ever-evolving drama between flowers and pollinators. An online version of this exhibit is also available.
