Come Visit Us!
Explore Earth and its prehistoric past—from the tiniest trilobites to the mighty mastodon—through engaging and interactive displays, hands-on features, stunning fossils, and science-inspired art.
More to explore at the Museum:
View the 44-foot long Right Whale #2030 skeleton and learn her story.
Find and take home your own fossil from the Fossil Lab.
Marvel at the Hyde Park Mastodon—one of the most complete mastodon skeletons ever found.
What’s Happening?
Check out some of the exciting events we have planned at Museum of the Earth. We hope to see you there!
New Exhibit Open Now!
Exhibit Open
until March 23!
NY Rocks!: Ancient Life of the Empire State
Learn about New York's rich fossil record from the Devonian Period and the Paleontological Research Institution’s expansive collection, explore the ancient world and life of the Devonian Period, and see how the Earth’s history of 380 million years ago continues to impact our world today.
Mask Mondays at the Museum
All visitors will be required to wear a mask on the third Monday of each month.
Explore Our Exhibits Online!
Learn from the comfort of home with our growing collection of online exhibits!
Dig Deeper
Learn more about the things we do at the Paleontological Research Institution, and how they help us to better understand our world.
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